Sara Duterte not siding with China amid Chinese ambassador issue --spox

GMA Network - Oct 21, 2026

Vice President Sara Duterte is not siding with amid the heated exchange between Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan and other Philippine government officials, her spokesperson said Wednesday.

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