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JV Ejercito

1. Follow-up: Philippine senators press Chinese ambassador to apologise or be declared persona non grata

   Following remarks by Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan involving the use of force against the Philippines, Philippine Senator JV Ejercito said on Oct 18 that the Senate is considering a resolution on the dispute between the Chinese embassy and Filipino lawmakers, RFI reports. Some senators want the ambassador to apologise or be declared persona non grata. The Chinese embassy replied: 'Please hurry up.'

   Oct 19, 2026 Morning