Senator Ana Theresia “Risa” Hontiveros-Baraquel urged Malacañang to call on China to recall their representative to the Philippines Huang Xilian, following his remarks pushing the Philippines to oppose independence Taiwan.
Senator Risa Hontiveros
“The Palace should tell Beijing to recall their representative in Manila as soon as possible. He has no business being a diplomat if he is unable to engage with us in a respectful and dignified manner,” the senator said. “If China has issues with the US, she shouldn’t drag our country into their fight. It is China who has been stoking tensions in the region, claiming territories that aren’t hers,” Hontiveros said.
However, according to National Security Council assistant director general Jonathan Malaya, Huang already spoke with NSC adviser Eduardo Año prior to his remarks last week.
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