Barbers urges officials favoring China interests to resign
Philippine House official Ace Barbers has called for the resignation of government employees who prioritize Chinese interests over national sovereignty. He emphasized that public office requires undivided loyalty to the Philippines and its Constitution.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea and domestic concerns regarding foreign influence in Philippine politics.
MANILA, Philippines - House Prosecution Panel adviser and spokesman Ace Barbers on Saturday called on government officials who openly or covertly advance China's interests over Philippine national interests to voluntarily resign.Barbers said public officials take an oath to uphold the Constitution, protect Philippine sovereignty and faithfully serve the Filipino people, stressing that "the only acceptable position for every public servant is to be unequivocally pro-Philippines.""Public office demands one allegiance because this is not 'dual citizenship' - only one flag should be served and that is the one that pays your salary...
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