At a meeting on Monday Dec. 19 in Malacañang, between President Rodrigo Duterte, Chinese ambassador to Manila Zhao Jianhua, and Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, it was reported that China offered the Philippines a $14.4 million grant and a $500-million soft loan as assistance for the government’s war on drugs and terrorism.

Secretary Lorenzana disclosed some details about the offer to the media following the meeting. The Chinese embassy declined to disclose details about the offer despite media requests for comment.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details