Manila, Philippines – Senators have retaliated against the Chinese embassy in Manila’s continued attacks against lawmakers and government officials.
Through Senate Resolution no. 256 adopted by the senator, fifteen legislatures signed a statement condemning the attacks by the Chinese embassy in Manila against government officials.
In a letter sent by Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro to Senate Deputy Majority Leader Risa Hontiveros, the secretary said the government stands with lawmakers in protecting the sovereignty and rights of the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea.
The DFA also expressed serious concern over the continued attacks by China through its embassy in Manila through social posts where Beijing directly responds to lawmakers and government officials who stand up for the rights of the Philippines.
The DFA also filed a diplomatic protest against the Chinese envoy and its Embassy in Manila.
And Beijing has also summoned the Philippine envoy due to what China called an attack by PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela against China.
Beijing has also backed up this by issuing narratives that are inconsistent with international rules-based orders.
Tarriela has also previously stood by the Philippines’ rights and jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea, including what he said was Beijing’s diversion of what they are really showing – harassment and aggression within Manila’s EEZ and against Philippine ships.—Alvin Pelobello, Eurotv News