Philippines protests Chinese envoy's remarks as a 'thinly veiled threat'

The Philippines has formally protested remarks by a Chinese envoy, which it calls a 'thinly veiled threat.' Local outlets also report a Senate bloc is considering a resolution against the envoy.

Timeline

1. 19 Oct, 07:20 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 19 Oct, 07:20 UTCAP reports Philippine protest over envoy
3. 19 Oct, 07:20 UTCSenate bloc eyes resolution against envoy

Top sources

• philippinesGoogle Trends
• Philippines protests Chinese envoy’s remarks, calling them a ‘thinly veiled threat’AP News
• Pangilinan says Chinese envoy may face ‘firing squad’ for defying BeijingInquirer.net
• Philippines Summons China Envoy Over ‘Use of Force’ ThreatBloomberg.com
• Senate majority bloc eyes resolution vs China envoyPhilstar.com