Palawan town declares Chinese ambassador ‘persona non grata’

Chinese envoy to abide if declared persona non grata by Marcos

The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Thursday said Ambassador Jing Quan will immediately depart the Philippines but "with immense pride and honor," should President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos declare him persona non grata over the heated exchanges between Filipino and Chinese officials.

Palawan town declares Chinese ambassador ‘persona non grata’

MANILA, Philippines — The municipal council of Kalayaan in Palawan has declared Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan persona non grata, effectively barring him from the municipality’s jurisdiction.The Sangguniang Bayan approved the resolution during its 30th Regular Session on Jan. 27, 2026 condemning what it described as Ambassador Jing's “violations of diplomatic protocol and affronts to Philippine officials.”Authored by Vice Mayor …