1Sambayan hits China for sanctions vs Teodoro

MANILA, Philippines — Political coalition 1Sambayan on Monday denounced the sanctions China imposed against Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr., and tagged the move as a “blatant attempt” to silence the truth and coerce the country into submission. 1Sambayan made the pronouncement after maintaining that it stands behind Teodoro, who the coalition recognized for defending the Philippines against China’s aggressive claims and intimidation in the West Philippine Sea. READ: Maritime body joins outrage vs China ban on Teodoro “We denounce China’s vindictive sanctions — travel bans, business restrictions, and threats — as blatant attempts to silence truth-telling and coerce our […]... Keep on reading: 1Sambayan hits China for sanctions vs Teodoro