Biz groups want swift probe of ‘anti-China’ caskets

Authorities found a casket bearing photos and an anti-China message in Barangay 54, Caloocan City early Friday morning, Aug. 7, 2026. | Photo from Northern Police District

MANILA, Philippines — Six major business groups urged authorities to investigate and hold accountable those behind caskets with anti-China messages left in Metro Manila last week.

In a joint statement, they warned the acts could undermine ties with China, the Philippines’ largest trading partner, and “inflame divisions.”

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