A group of Filipino senators has strongly condemned a controversial AI-generated video published by China Daily that portrays Filipinos as monkeys.The video, which shows a monkey wearing a barong being directed to sing by arms labeled with Japan and the United States before being hit by a water cannon, sparked outrage among Philippine lawmakers.

Senators like Risa Hontiveros and Panfilo Lacson criticized the content, calling it 'appalling' and racist, while emphasizing the need for China to issue a public apology.The Philippines has already filed a diplomatic protest against the video, which they argue is demeaning and dehumanizing.

Other senators, including Francis Pangilinan and Juan Miguel Zubiri, reiterated that disputes should be resolved through legal means rather than intimidation.

Meanwhile, the Department of National Defense highlighted international support for the 2016 Arbitral Award on the West Philippine Sea, reaffirming Manila's claims over the disputed waters.

The incident underscores ongoing tensions between the Philippines and China, with some lawmakers linking the video to broader issues of national sovereignty and regional security.