Abalos hits China monkey video, says ‘no place for racism in discourse’

MANILA, Philippines — Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. joined cabinet officials and lawmakers in its strong condemnation of the AI-generated video produced by a state-run media outlet in China depicting Filipinos as a monkey. The video not only portrayed Philippines as a monkey, it also rejected the 2016 Arbitral Award that declared China’s claims to the West Philippine Sea invalid. READ: Tarriela to senators: Demand China apology over ‘monkey’ video “There is no place for racism or the dehumanization of any nation or people, especially in responsible public discourse,” Abalos said in a statement. Then, he echoed the position of […]... Keep on reading: Abalos hits China monkey video, says ‘no place for racism in discourse’