The Philippines protests a video circulated by Chinese state media that depicts Filipinos as monkeys in a monkey “costume,” which Philippine officials and media describe as racist and dehumanizing. Multiple outlets report that Manila expresses its rebuke to China in response to the content. The video also includes additional elements that critics say compound the portrayal, including a depiction of the monkey characters as acting on orders attributed to the United States and Japan, and scenes showing the monkey being hit by a water cannon. News coverage characterizes the Philippines’ response as a formal condemnation and a demand for clarification and accountability regarding the video’s message. The reports note that the dispute is part of wider sensitivity in the region around propaganda, ethnic representation, and media messaging. While the outlets focus on the Philippines’ reaction, they consistently describe the core issue as a Chinese state media video that portrays Filipinos in monkey imagery and leads Manila to protest.