Citing conflicting positions on issues particularly on the West Philippine Sea, Sen. Francis Tolentino has resigned from the Partido ng Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP), the political party of former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is widely acknowledged as a staunch supporter of Beijing.

Felipe, C. S. (2024, August 6). Tolentino quits PDP over WPS. The Philippine Star, p. 4.