Manila, July 17 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) late Thursday night strongly condemned state-run China Daily's publication of Al-generated videos and editorial cartoons concerning the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award, depicting Filipinos as monkeys.

"As a Chinese state-run media outlet, China Daily's conduct goes beyond legitimate political debate and employs blatantly demeaning, dehumanizing, and racist depictions of Filipinos," it said.

"The Philippines has consistently rejected false narratives and distortions regarding the Arbitral Award and the Philippines lawful positions in the South China Sea. But we draw a firm line at the depiction of Filipinos as monkeys in the 10 July 2026 video, which is deeply offensive, di...