MANILA — Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan criticized the Chinese Embassy’s response to an official act of the Philippine Senate, calling it “undiplomatic and boorish” and a violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

“China is indeed a bully, has no respect for international law, and their acts deserve condemnation,” Pangilinan said.

The senator emphasized that the Philippines will not tolerate foreign entities disrespecting the country’s sovereignty.

He also reiterated his call for the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to take appropriate diplomatic measures to uphold the dignity of the Republic of the Philippines and to ensure that relations with other states follow international law and established principles of state relations.