The Philippines, through its Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), demands that China Daily remove an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video posted on its Facebook account on July 10. The DFA says the video, which depicts Filipinos as monkeys while criticizing the 2016 West Philippine Sea arbitration ruling, is racist, dehumanizing, and goes beyond legitimate political debate. The DFA calls for the immediate takedown and cessation of what it describes as irresponsible content, and urges China to uphold dignity, respect, and truth in public discourse. Other Philippine officials also condemn the video. Sen. Robinhood Padilla’s office calls the content “racist” and “deeming” and says it is unacceptable. Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan additionally asks China to issue a clear public apology and hold those responsible accountable, beyond ordering removal of the video. Coverage from multiple outlets characterizes the incident as state media’s use of dehumanizing propaganda tied to the Philippines’ position on the arbitration outcome.