On Christmas Day, a Chinese Navy ship — a shiny destroyer, with radars and huge guns — got caught trespassing in our sea. Somehow. Again. Like this is news. A surprise. Chinese Embassy in Manila: “Saw a Pinoy fisher in trouble. Engine failure. Three days adrift. We were heroic. Gave biscuits and water.” Beautiful story. If you believe it. The Philippine Coast Guard’s Jay Tarriela says the fisher was anchored for less than 24 hours, instead of the very official “three days.”

China's problematic narrative at WPS [Editorial]. (2026, January 5). Daily Tribune, p. A4.