The Daily Tribune
Teodoro unfazed by possible China ban
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stated he is unconcerned about a potential travel ban from China.
Teodoro asserted that any country has the sovereign right to deny entry to foreign nationals without explanation.
He questioned China's reaction, suggesting it implies they have something to hide and are sensitive to their wrongdoings being exposed.
Teodoro's remarks follow reports of a similar travel ban imposed by China on former senator Francis Tolentino.
Teodoro noted that Tolentino's investigation into Chinese activities in the Philippines uncovered questionable practices, including "keyboard warriors" and disinformation tied to Chinese interests.
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China has sanctioned former Philippine Senator Francis Tolentino, banning him from entering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau due to his "egregious conduct" on China-related issues.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) summoned Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian to protest China's imposition of a travel ban on former senator Francis Tolentino.
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