Chinese-Filipino business group condemns AI video – The Manila Times
- The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc.
- The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) described the portrayal of Filipinos in the video as "racist, dehumanizing," a sentiment echoed by former Manila Mayor Isko...
- Beyond the regulators, the condemnation reached the private sector.
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) and Philippine government officials have condemned a racist, AI-generated video produced by state-affiliated media outlet China Daily.
A ‘Morally Bankrupt’ Portrayal
The backlash was immediate. The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) described the portrayal of Filipinos in the video as “racist, dehumanizing,” a sentiment echoed by former Manila Mayor Isko Abalos.
Beyond the regulators, the condemnation reached the private sector. The FFCCCII, representing Chinese-Filipinos, issued a statement warning that such depictions undermine mutual cooperation and the shared history of the two nations. Analysis from BusinessMirror went further, describing the resort to racist imagery as “morally bankrupt” and a sign of failure in both law and diplomacy.
Demanding Accountability from Beijing
Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Tarriela stated that China should answer for the production and dissemination of the video.
Information Warfare and the 2016 Ruling
The incident is framed by a broader geopolitical struggle.
Balancing Trade and National Dignity
The FFCCCII continues to advocate for peace, friendship, and trade, yet the group remains firm that derogatory AI content is unacceptable in bilateral relations.