Gordon cautioned President Rodrigo Duterte against talking to the Chinese ambassador, saying the envoy would just reiterate China's official policy when questioned about the presence of their ships in Philippine waters.
"China is gaslighting us. Pinapalabas ng Tsina na tayo ay nagha-hallucinate," Hontiveros said in a statement. It would be good for China to "contribute to peace and stability in the region, and not create an impression of a bullying neighbor," Gordon said in a separate statement. The Armed Forces of the Philippines also released a statement, saying the military would "not renege from our commitment to protect and defend our maritime interest within the bounds of the law."
Dapat ganyan o deport all chinese embassy officisls!
Eh isa ka pang enabler eh. Is the ship sinking, Mr. Shareman?
Apat na taon nyong hinayaan. Ngayon kayo magiingay. Ano gusto nyo, gyera? 🤡🤡👊