The Manila Times•4h ago
China dares PH to declare envoy persona non grata
MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila hit back at lawmakers who are threatening to declare the Chinese envoy to the Philippines persona non grata. This comes after Sen. Risa Hontiveros said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. summoning the Chinese ambassador for a discussion on his recent statement of us

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GMA News Online•3h ago
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