Manila Bulletin
āIām pro-Philippines': VP Sara refutes silence on China issue
Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun criticized Vice President Sara Duterte and some opposition poll bets for their "selective courage" regarding China's aggression in Philippine territory, noting their silence on Chinese incursions in the West Philippine Sea.
Vice President Sara Duterte denied allegations that she's pro-China, stating "I'm pro-Philippines and nothing else."
She questioned why China should be an issue when she is campaigning in the country.
La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega V had previously questioned Duterte's loyalty, pointing out her consistent criticism of administration allies but silence on China's actions.
Duterte retorted by calling Ortega a "product of warlordism" and urged him to focus on domestic issues such as the failure to fulfill campaign promises like P20-per-kilo rice.
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