The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday summoned Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan over his remarks that China ‘may easily win’ in a confrontation in the West Philippine Sea.
Marcos prefers diplomacy over declaring Chinese envoy persona non grata
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. does not want to declare any foreign diplomat persona non grata, including Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan, as the country remains keen on resolving issues through diplomatic means, Palace press officer Claire Castro said Monday.
Sandiganbayan suspends Marcoleta as senator
The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday suspended Sen. Rodante Marcoleta for 90 days due to his plunder case, for allegedly accepting a P75-million donation while serving as a party-list lawmaker./atm