5 Caskets with Anti-China, Anti-CPP-NPA Messages Found Across Metro Manila

Courtesy: NCRPO

Five abandoned caskets containing anti-China and anti-communist messages were discovered scattered across strategic locations in Metro Manila early Friday morning, triggering a comprehensive police investigation. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) reported that the caskets were intentionally dropped off by masked individuals operating gray and white vans between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM on August 7, 2026.

Scattered Discoveries Spurt Alarm

Passersby and local authorities spotted the caskets placed in highly visible urban spots:

• Manila: Sta. Cruz
• Caloocan City: Barangay 54
• Makati City: Along Gil Puyat Avenue, notably placed near the Chinese Embassy
• Quezon City: The Boy Scout Circle in Barangay South Triangle, and Welcome Rotonda in Barangay Sta. Teresita

Witnesses at the Boy Scout Circle in Quezon City recounted seeing two men and a woman quickly offload one of the caskets from a white van lacking license plates before speeding away.

Provocative Propaganda Found Inside

According to initial police investigations, the caskets were used to hold highly provocative political statements. Several of the coffins were draped in red banners reading "Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Greedy! Salot!".

The casket recovered at Welcome Rotonda explicitly featured photographs of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian. Alongside the anti-Beijing material, the caskets contained messages condemning the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA).

Government Condemnation and Police Probe

Courtesy: DFA

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) swiftly issued a statement condemning the display.

"The Department of Foreign Affairs does not condone acts or threats of violence against any individual, including foreign nationals or officials," the DFA said. "Such irresponsible and disrespectful acts cannot be tolerated."

The agency added that while it respects free speech, the stunt does not reflect how the Philippine government handles its foreign relations or how citizens express political dissatisfaction.

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered a thorough investigation into the incident, tasking the NCRPO to backtrack and forward-track local CCTV footage to track down the vehicles and identify the masked perpetrators.

The NCRPO stated they are treating the incidents as "deliberate acts intended to attract attention, provoke public reaction, and possibly create unnecessary alarm." Local police units have secured the caskets as physical evidence while strengthening security vigilance across the capital to prevent similar occurrences.

Courtesy: Chinese Embassy Manila