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Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
Despite acting like a “band of barbarians” in the West Philippine Sea, the country’s navy said it will not fire the first bullet against China Coast Guard (CCG).
Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad, Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, made the pronouncement on Thursday after the June 17 confrontation with the CCG, during which Chinese personnel boarded Filipino boats, looted firearms, and caused serious injuries to one of the sailors.
Senate President Francis Escudero said Philippine authorities must find other means to deal with China amid continuously rising tension in the West Philippine Sea.
The Senate’s top leader said they will ask for a full briefing from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) following the “alarming” escalation of confrontation in the disputed waters.
