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Philippines Urges Restraint Amid China Sea Tensions

1/28/2026

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  • The Philippines' maritime council urged restraint amid tensions with the Chinese Embassy over South China Sea disputes.
  • The council called for diplomatic engagement based on international law.
  • The Department of Foreign Affairs expressed alarm over heated exchanges with Chinese diplomats.
  • Senator Risa Hontiveros criticized Chinese diplomats for violating diplomatic norms.
  • The Chinese Embassy protested remarks from Philippine officials, accusing them of misrepresenting facts.