The new Chinese ambassador is undertaking a round of tours of Philippine media entities. “As Ambassador, he bears responsibility for all words and actions of the Chinese embassy,” Ji pointed out. But Cayetano’s motion was shot down by Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III before the floor debate turned even uglier. A majority vote of a Senate resolution can express anger, but it cannot replace careful judgment. It is an exercise to cool down the heated WPS debate before it turns into senseless rage achieving nothing.

Source: Philippine Star February 08, 2026 16:36 UTC