MANILA, Philippines — Cabinet Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Saturday condemned the "racist and dehumanizing" video and editorial cartoons published by Chinese state media China Daily, saying "respect among nations begins with respect for one another's humanity."
"We join the Department of Foreign Affairs in strongly condemning the publication by China Daily of AI-generated videos and editorial cartoons that portray Filipinos in a racist and dehumanizing manner," Abalos said in a statement.
"As a Filipino, I take deep offense at any attempt to belittle our people through offensive and degrading imagery," he added.
The Palace official said that the Filipino people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
"There is no place for racism or the dehumanization of any nation or people, especially in responsible public discourse. Respect among nations begins with respect for one another's humanity," Abalos said.
"We stand firmly with the Department of Foreign Affairs in rejecting these offensive portrayals and in defending the honor, dignity, and rights of every Filipino," he added.
