The country’s Department of Foreign Affairs said that the sanctions against Gilberto Teodoro Jr. are “an unfriendly act” that “further complicates” bilateral relations.

China announced on Thursday sanctions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr and his family due to his repeated irresponsible remarks on China.

China is banning the Philippines Defense Secretary and his family from entering the country over his comments about China's South China Sea claims.