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MANILA, Philippines – Follow our laws.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reminded diplomats on Thursday, May 9, that they should “strictly adhere” to the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, particularly on respecting the laws of their host governments.
The DFA issued the reminder days after China threatened to release a purported recording of a phone call between a Chinese diplomat and a ranking Filipino general.
“Diplomats should strictly adhere to the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, particularly Article 41,” said the DFA.
Article 41 states: “Without prejudice to their privileges and immunities, it is the duty of all persons enjoying such privileges and immunities to respect the laws and regulations of the receiving State. They also have…