Vice President Sara Duterte challenges Defense Secretary Gilberto (Gibo) Teodoro Jr. to identify officials she says are being accused of defending China’s interests on the West Philippine Sea. Duterte’s remarks come after Teodoro urged certain officials to step down, amid claims about government positions that could be interpreted as supportive of China. She presses Teodoro to publicly name the officials he refers to, rather than making unspecified allegations. Duterte also suggests that the list of alleged “pro-China” figures could extend to the highest levels of government, stating that even President Marcos might be suspected depending on whom Teodoro is pointing to. The exchanges highlight an ongoing dispute within the Philippine government over messaging and accountability regarding China-related issues in the West Philippine Sea. Both Duterte and Teodoro are senior officials, and their confrontation centers on the call for transparency about the specific individuals Duterte says are being targeted.