The Manila Times
UPDATE) BEIJING on Tuesday banned former senator Francis Tolentino from entering its mainland, Hong Kong and Macao, for “his egregious conduct on China-related issues,” triggering a swift response from the Philippine government and the ex-legislator himself.Tolentino said the sanctions were a badge of honor that underscored his commitment to the fight for the Philippines’ dignity and sovereignty.The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the sanctions imposed on Tolentino were “not conducive” to improving bilateral ties between Manila and Beijing.Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the sanctions on July 1…
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Beijing bars Tolentino for ‘anti-China conduct’
Javier Joe IsmaelBernadette E. Tamayo
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UPDATE) BEIJING on Tuesday banned former senator Francis Tolentino from entering its mainland, Hong Kong and Macao, for “his egregious conduct on China-related issues,” triggering a swift response from the Philippine government and the ex-legislator himself.Tolentino said the sanctions were a badge of honor that underscored his commitment to the fight for the Philippines’ dignity
