Hontiveros seeks China envoy’s ouster; Padilla calls him ‘gentleman’

Inquirer.net - Oct 21, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros and nine House lawmakers on Tuesday pressed President Marcos to expel Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, saying his warning that China could “easily win” a confrontation with the Philippines had made him unwelcome, even as Sen. Robinhood Padilla praised the envoy as a “gentleman” after meeting him. Hontiveros filed Senate

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