PoliticsJuly 17, 2026

PH Lawmakers Condemn China's Racist 'Monkey' Video Amid South China Sea Tensions

Philippine lawmakers have reacted strongly to a China Daily video depicting Filipinos as monkeys, with leaders calling it a racist insult. This incident exacerbates ongoing tensions surrounding maritime disputes in the South China Sea.

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PoliticsJuly 17, 2026

Tarriela Calls for Senators to Demand China Apology Over 'Monkey' Video

Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela urges Philippine senators to seek an apology from China for a derogatory video depicting Filipinos as monkeys. The incident has sparked a renewed sense of nationalism.

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