The Philippine Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the 8th criticizing “certain government officials” for making inappropriate remarks about China, saying that these remarks damage the reputation of the Philippines in international affairs and require all Philippine government officials to follow the foreign policy formulated by the Philippine President.

The Philippine Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the 8th criticizing “certain government officials” for making inappropriate remarks about China, saying that these remarks damage the reputation of the Philippines in international affairs and require all Philippine government officials to follow the foreign policy formulated by the Philippine President.