Senators Risa Hontiveros and Erwin Tulfo condemn the remarks of Chinese officials against them and other Philippine officials. In a privilege speech, Hontiveros says Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun warns Philippine officials they would 'pay a price' for what Beijing called provocations.

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