Stop bullying us, Go tells Beijing; solons chime in

By Macon Ramos-Araneta and Maricel V. Cruz

SAYING that former President Rodrigo Duterte afforded them “too much respect” during his six-year term, Senator Christopher Go urged China to respect and stop bullying the Philippines.

“I am urging the government of China, our former President had just [come from] there. Stop bullying us,” said Go, a close associate of the former President who served as his special assistant before he won a Senate seat.

Go was supposed to accompany Duterte during his week-long visit to China President Xi Jinping, but failed to do so due to his busy schedule.