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The Philippine Senate has filed a resolution urging the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to recommend declaring Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata. Senator Erwin Tulfo filed Senate Resolution No. 739 following the ambassador's statement that China 'may easily win' if it used force in a confrontation over the West Philippine Sea. The resolution calls for the DFA to formally recommend to the appropriate authorities the declaration of Ambassador Jing Quan as persona non grata, citing the severity of his remarks and their implications for Philippine sovereignty, national dignity, and bilateral relations. The resolution also expresses the Senate's serious concern over the ambassador's remarks suggesting the potential use of force against the Philippines. Since October 16, when Ambassador Jing made the statement in an interview, several lawmakers have called for him to be declared persona non grata. In response, the Chinese Embassy urged the declaration through its social media pages, stating it should be made or lawmakers should 'stop bluffing.' The embassy further characterized the persona non grata declaration as 'old and low tricks' and challenged the Philippine government to act quickly. The embassy also claimed that 'anti-China politicians' who spoke about declaring Jing persona non grata 'will not be welcome' to China. This development comes amid heightened tensions over the West Philippine Sea, where the Philippines has been asserting its territorial claims against China's expansive maritime activities. The Senate resolution reflects growing political pressure on the Philippine government to take a stronger stance against China's assertive behavior in the region. The DFA has already summoned the Chinese envoy over his remarks, indicating the seriousness with which the government is treating the issue. The situation underscores the delicate balance the Philippines must maintain between diplomatic engagement and firm defense of its national interests in the face of China's increasing influence in the South China Sea.

The Senate is considering a resolution following the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines' challenge to declare Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata. Senator JV Ejercito criticized the ambassador's remarks as 'very rude, very hostile, and very undiplomatic,' particularly after the ambassador claimed China would 'easily win' if force were used in the West Philippine Sea. Ejercito stated that the Senate is discussing whether to file a resolution regarding the ambassador's comments, indicating that action is likely. The Chinese Embassy responded to potential declarations of persona non grata with a social media post stating, 'Some senators and house representatives are talking about declaring the Chinese ambassador persona non grata. Is this threat or coercion? But anyway, just do it. Otherwise, STOP BLUFFING.' Ejercito argued that Ambassador Jing Quan should be replaced, as his remarks are threatening and exacerbate tensions between the Philippines and China. He emphasized that China should replace the ambassador if it is serious about improving relations. Senator Jinggoy Estrada, however, urged caution, stating that while the remarks are concerning, taking hasty action could harm dialogue. He warned that declaring someone persona non grata is easy to say but the consequences are difficult to bear. The West Philippine Sea dispute involves China's claim over almost all of the South China Sea, a vital maritime area for global trade. In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in favor of the Philippines, stating China's claims had 'no legal basis,' but China has refused to recognize the decision. The Senate's potential resolution reflects ongoing tensions in the bilateral relationship.