The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) condemns the appearance of caskets bearing anti-Chinese messages in parts of Metro Manila, calling the act disrespectful and unacceptable. In a statement issued on Friday, the DFA says it does not condone threats of violence or acts that target any individual, including foreign nationals and officials in the Philippines. The DFA also notes that while it supports freedom of expression, that right does not cover threats of violence or actions that endanger the safety and security of others. The department frames its condemnation as part of the Philippine government’s duty to protect foreign nationals and officials present in the country. The DFA’s position emphasizes that such displays cannot be tolerated and fall outside lawful and permissible expression when they imply or threaten harm. The reports describe the anti-Chinese casket messages as having been found across Metro Manila, prompting the DFA’s public response.