Senator Robin Padilla Condemns Racist AI-Generated Video from China Daily

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Senator Robin Padilla Condemns Racist AI-Generated Video from China Daily

By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | July 17, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Robin Padilla has issued a powerful condemnation of a “racist and demeaning” AI-generated video from China Daily, unequivocally supporting the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) demand for its immediate removal.

In a statement released Friday, Senator Padilla declared, “Freedom of expression and political discourse must never become an excuse for racism, dehumanization, or attacks on the dignity of any people. Depicting Filipinos in such an offensive manner is unacceptable and deserves unequivocal condemnation.”

The controversial video, widely circulated, shamefully portrayed a monkey adorned in a barong and salakot, juxtaposed with the Philippine flag – a blatant act of national disrespect.

Echoing the DFA’s earlier stance, Padilla emphasized, “Such imagery and misinformation only serve to widen the distrust between the Philippines and China.” The DFA, in its Thursday statement, had previously called for the “immediate cessation of such irresponsible content” and urged China “to uphold dignity, respect, and truth in public discourse.”

Senator Padilla’s strong stance underscores the gravity of the incident, reinforcing the Philippines’ unwavering demand for respect and the preservation of national dignity in international discourse.

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