DFA disassociates from Locsin's controversial Palestinian remarks

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday disassociated itself from controversial remarks made by former DFA chief and current Philippine Ambassador to the UK, Teodoro Locsin Jr.

Locsin had suggested in a now-deleted post that Palestinian children should be killed due to their potential support for Hamas, sparking significant backlash.

DFA Spokesperson Teresita Daza clarified that Locsin’s comments were made in his personal capacity and do not reflect the official stance of the DFA.

At least two lawmakers also condemned Locsin's tweet, with Lanao del Sur Representative Zia Alonto Adiong calling it dangerous and islamophobic.

Locsin has since apologized for his post on Sunday, stating that it was a sarcastic response to another tweet and could have been misconstrued.