Biz groups, civil society urge restraint in PH-China exchanges

GMA Network - Nov 3, 2026

Business and civil society groups have called on Philippine and Chinese officials to exercise sobriety and restraint and renew diplomatic engagement amid recent heated public exchanges between government officials and the Chinese Embassy.

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