Robin Padilla dares PH officials: Talk to Chinese envoy

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla on Wednesday urged Philippine government officials to speak with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan in person. Padilla recently described Jing as “educated, gentlemanly, and straightforward” after they spoke on Monday at the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Chinese Business Leaders Summit. READ: Robin Padilla chats with ‘gentleman’ Chinese ambassador Philippine