MANILA, Philippines – After days of lengthy deliberations on the floor, the Senate finally approved and adopted on Monday Senate Resolution No. 256 condemning the statements made by the Chinese embassy in Manila which criticized Philippine officials and institutions for positions taken in defense of national sovereignty and maritime rights.  The controversial resolution was met with setbacks on the Senate’s plenary hall after some members of the minority bloc raised questions surrounding the measure.  But on Monday, after a nearly three-hour interpellation made by Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano during the chamber’s session, the resolution was approved, subject to […]... Keep on reading: Senate approves resolution vs Chinese embassy remarks