Senate to discuss resolution vs Chinese diplomatMANILA, Philippines — Despite opposition from several senators now being tagged as “pro-China,” the Senate will try to adopt today a proposed resolution condemning Chinese embassy officials who criticized Philippine officials for speaking out in defense of national sovereignty and maritime rights. Ejercito clarified that the resolution does not include a provision declaring the Chinese ambassador or deputy spokesperson persona non grata. The other minority senators who did not sign were Cayetano, Imee Marcos, Rodante Marcoleta, Bong Go, Ronald dela Rosa, Francis Escudero, Robinhood Padilla and Joel Villanueva. Sen. Pia Cayetano, the sister of the minority leader, was the lone majority member who did not sign the resolution. A separate measure, Senate Resolution 267 filed by Marcos, urges government officials to exercise restraint in their criticism of China and to allow the Department of Foreign Affairs to handle diplomatic disputes through formal channels.

Source: Philippine Star February 01, 2026 16:34 UTC