Duterte’s family business involves Chinese funds. Philippine President: If true, it will pose the highest level of threat

(Central News Agency, Singapore, comprehensive foreign news report on the 11th) In response to some accusations that Chinese funds have flowed into the Philippines Vice President Sara. Duterte family-related businesses, President Marcos Jr. warned today that if the accusations are true, they may pose the highest level of threat to the Philippines and the government is thoroughly investigating the matter.

The Philippine "Inquirer" reported that Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in an interview in Singapore: "The most disturbing aspect is Chinese funding. Now it has become a national security issue."

He stressed that the allegations must first be proven, adding: "If true, this is a threat, the highest level of threat to the Republic (of the Philippines)."

The controversy stems from accusations by former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV that the family had a relationship with Sara. Companies linked to Sara Duterte’s husband, Manases Carpio, have conducted financial transactions with Chinese entities.

Although there is no evidence of wrongdoing so far, related accusations have attracted attention amid concerns about foreign influence.

Marcos said today that the Department of Defense has responded to these allegations because they may affect national security.

"I don't want to speculate on anything because this is a very serious issue and I don't want to waste my time on rumors or speculation. What we are doing now is thoroughly investigating this matter and these allegations," he said.