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Marcos to clarify Chinese envoy remarks on OFWs’ safety in Taiwan
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. plans to meet with Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian to clarify remarks regarding Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Taiwan.
Huang had previously stated that the Philippines should oppose "Taiwan independence" by not allowing US troops access to Philippine military bases, citing the safety of 150,000 OFWs in Taiwan.
President Marcos interpreted the ambassador's comment as a warning and believes there may have been an element of "lost in translation."
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) stated that no Filipino in Taiwan is currently seeking repatriation.
Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs Eduardo Jose de Vega reassured that contingency plans are in place for areas with a high concentration of Filipino workers, including Taiwan.
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China's Ambassador to the Philippines, Huang Xilian, urged the Philippines to oppose Taiwan's independence and deny US troops access to local military bases, linking this to the safety of 150,000 overseas Filipino workers in Taiwan.
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President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to ensure the safety and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. described his meeting with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang as productive, allowing both nations to clarify "some pronouncements" and iron out misunderstandings.
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Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian avoided reporters' questions regarding his controversial remarks on the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) and its potential impact on overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan.
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Senator Risa Hontiveros urged China to recall its ambassador, Huang Xilian, along with Chinese ships and artificial islands in the West Philippine Sea.
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