MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has apologized personally to Chinese ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian over his recent expletive-laced tweet towards China, Malacaang said Tuesday.
Locsin earlier told China to “get the f*ck out” of Philippine waters as Chinese vessels continue to remain in the West Philippine Sea.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Locsin explained to him that his remarks were prompted by circumstances that made him lose his temper.
“Kami ay nagkausap ni Secretary Locsin at pinaalam niya sa akin na personal siyang nag-apologize sa Chinese ambassador at ang mga nabanggit niya na salita ay dahil lang sa mga baga…
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