Authorities in Metro Manila are investigating the appearance of at least five caskets dumped in various locations before dawn on Friday. Each casket bore anti-China and anti-communist messages, raising concerns about a coordinated political statement. Police confirmed the incident and stated that unidentified masked individuals in vans were responsible for the dumping. The motives behind this act remain unclear, but authorities suspect a deliberate attempt to incite unrest or express strong political opposition. Investigations are underway to identify the perpetrators and uncover the full extent of the operation. The incident is drawing attention to escalating tensions regarding China's regional influence and domestic communist sentiments.