DFA disowns PH envoy's 'Palestinian children' remark

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has formally distanced itself from a controversial statement made by Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Teddyboy Locsin, regarding Palestinian children.

In a social media post on X, Locsin stated that 'Palestinian children should be killed,' suggesting they might grow up to be as gullible as Palestinians who allow Hamas to launch rockets at Israel.

The DFA clarified that Locsin's statement was made in his strictly personal capacity and that the agency completely dissociates itself from his remarks.

Locsin later deleted the post, explaining it was sarcastic and intended as a response to another post.

He apologized for the statement being misinterpreted and for triggering those who read it, emphasizing he was not advocating for the literal death of anyone but rather for the end of ideologies that condone terrorism.

The DFA confirmed they were referring to Locsin's text referring to Palestine, and DFA Spokesperson Teresita Daza issued the statement to media.