Marcos: China's sanctions vs Teodoro 'very unhelpful'

Chinese sanctions on Teodoro 'unhelpful'—Marcos

President Marcos has described Beijing's sanctions against Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. as "very unhelpful," saying the move only raises tensions and does little to advance discussions aimed at managing disputes in the West Philippine Sea.Speaking to members of the Philippine media at the conclusion of his official visit to Canada, Marcos said China's declaration effectively making Teodoro persona non grata…

Marcos: China's sanctions vs Teodoro 'very unhelpful'

VANCOUVER, Canada — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) said China’s sanctions against Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. were "very unhelpful" as "it really achieves very little."Marcos issued the statement after China’s foreign ministry announced that Teodoro, his wife and their child would be barred from entering the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macau, after he had “repeatedly made irresponsible remarks” about…