Palace: Marcos respects China diplomats’ opinionsPresidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro made the remarks after the Chinese embassy on Tuesday denounced the resolution approved by the Senate condemning embassy officials for their statements against Philippine officials speaking out on WPS issues. “The President respects freedom of expression. She declined to comment, however, when asked whether she sees the condemnation of the Senate resolution by the Chinese embassy a way to silence the chamber. In a statement, Chinese embassy spokesman Ji Lingpeng called the Senate resolution a “political stunt” and accused the legislators of repeatedly resorting to “threats” and “intimidation” against Chinese diplomats. Reacting to the embassy statement, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said it was the Chinese diplomats who were disrespectful and needed rebuke.

Source: Philippine Star February 11, 2026 16:33 UTC