PASAY CITY—The Philippine Senate formally adopted a resolution on Monday, February 9, to condemn the Chinese Embassy for issuing "disrespectful" and "unprofessional" public statements against Filipino leaders. 

Senate Resolution No. 256 principally authored by Senator Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan condemns the embassy’s recent outburst, which targeted officials and institutions for defending the country's sovereignty. 

Senators stated that the embassy’s language lacked the "restraint and courtesy" required by international diplomacy and violated the principle of non-interference.

The resolution received strong bipartisan support from 15 senators, who emphasized that the Philippines has an inherent right to protect its maritime interests under international law. 

During the floor deliberations, sponsors clarified that the measure is a necessary response to a "systemic propaganda campaign" aimed at silencing voices that speak out against foreign aggression. 

By adopting the resolution, the upper chamber sent a unified message that it will not be intimidated by foreign efforts to malign Philippine defense institutions and personnel.

Beyond the condemnation, the Senate has called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to take immediate diplomatic action to uphold the "dignity of the Republic." 

This includes filing formal objections and potentially elevating the matter to international bodies if the hostile rhetoric continues. 

The resolution also reaffirmed the country’s firm stance on its 2016 arbitral victory, asserting that the peaceful defense of sovereign rights should never be met with diplomatic harassment.