PASAY CITY—Fifteen senators from both the majority and minority blocs filed Senate Resolution No. 256 on January 27, formally condemning Chinese embassy officials for their recent verbal attacks on Philippine leaders. 

Led by Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Senator Francis Pangilinan, the Senate moved to protect national sovereignty following a string of "improper" criticisms from Beijing’s diplomats regarding the West Philippine Sea (WPS) dispute. 

The resolution pulls no punches, explicitly denouncing the Chinese embassy for castigating Philippine officials who were simply performing their official duties. 

The signatories argued that such behavior grossly violates accepted standards of diplomatic conduct and undermines the mutual respect required between sovereign states. 

By filing this measure, the senators including Panfilo Lacson, Juan Miguel Zubiri, and Risa Hontiveros aim to send a clear message that foreign interference in domestic governance and maritime defense will not be tolerated.