▪️"LAYAS"! Muling Bumanat si Senator Erwin Tulfo sa Chinese Embassy officials.

‎Video Summary ‎In a privilege speech, Senator Raffy Tulfo vehemently defends the Philippines' national dignity and freedom of speech against recent statements by the Chinese Embassy. He rebukes the embassy for attempting to lecture Filipinos on democratic values, asserting that China lacks the moral authority to do so given its own record on human rights and censorship. Tulfo firmly tells those who disrespect Philippine democracy to leave the country. He defends Filipino officials' right to speak out on the West Philippine Sea, declaring that their statements are truthful and in defense of national sovereignty. The senator concludes by demanding mutual respect, stating that if China wants respect, it must first respect the Philippines' constitution, officials, and freedom, reminding them that the Philippines is not their country. ‎ ‎Chapter Summary ‎00:00 - 01:08 Senator Tulfo Defends National Dignity and Rejects Chinese Interference ‎Senator Raffy Tulfo begins his privilege speech by stating he rises to defend the nation's dignity. He criticizes the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy for lecturing Filipinos and their officials on the limits of free speech. In a defiant tone, he tells those who dislike Philippine democracy to leave the country, culminating in the statement, "Get the f*** out." ‎ ‎01:08 - 02:04 China Lacks Moral Authority to Lecture on Free Speech ‎Tulfo directly addresses the Chinese embassy officials, asserting they lack the moral authority to lecture Filipinos on freedom of speech. He points out that free speech does not exist in China, where it is not practiced or protected, but punished. He warns them not to export their censorship to a nation that fought and died for its freedom. ‎ ‎02:04 - 03:24 Upholding Philippine Claims in the West Philippine Sea ‎The senator addresses a recent statement from the Chinese government threatening Filipino officials for making "provocations" regarding the West Philippine Sea. He dismisses this as unacceptable, calling it an attempt to police Filipino speech and intimidate officials. He reiterates that Filipino officials spoke the truth and defended the nation's sovereignty, emphasizing that the Chinese government is wrong. He highlights the irony of China criticizing free speech while jailing its own critics. ‎ ‎03:24 - 04:57 The Philippines Demands Respect for Its Sovereignty and Democratic Values ‎Senator Tulfo clearly states that the West Philippine Sea belongs to the Philippines and its officials have the right and duty to speak against aggression. He declares that Filipinos will not be bullied or silenced to avoid offending a foreign power like China. He firmly states that the Philippines does not take lessons on democracy or free speech from a government that jails critics and suppresses speech. He concludes by stating that respect is mutual and earned, and if China wants respect, it must respect the Philippines' constitution, officials, and freedom, reminding them that "this is not your country." He ends his speech, and the session continues. ‎ ‎ #mginfodrive #phnews #philippines