Lacson: Marcoleta’s echoing of China narratives ‘unsettling’MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson described yesterday as “unsettling” the prospect of a Philippine lawmaker echoing China’s territorial positions, warning of grave implications for national security amid escalating global tensions. Lacson raised the alarm following his privilege speech on Tuesday, where he presented evidence that statements from Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) mirrored narratives posted on the website of China’s ministry of foreign affairs. This is national security we’re talking about,” Lacson told reporters. Spy leakMeanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard admitted to security lapses after sensitive information from rotation and resupply missions in the WPS was leaked to China. Jay Tarriela, assured the public that no highly sensitive national security data had been compromised, noting that leaked information mainly involved resupply operations in previous years.

Source: Philippine Star March 11, 2026 16:02 UTC