Pro-China officials, online trolls embolden Beijing to make daring acts

Inquirer.net - Oct 20, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Philippine officials and alleged online trolls who defend China could be giving Beijing more confidence to make daring acts and statements amid the escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea, Defense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro warned on Monday. During Monday’s hearing on the 2027 budget of the Department of National Defense (DND),

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