President Marcos yesterday assured the family of slain Adamson University student John Matthew Salilig of justice, saying there should be no violence within student organizations.
Visiting lawmakers from the European Union got some pushback from senators on the move of the International Criminal Court to investigate the Duterte administration’s war on drugs, as Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa drew from historical wounds inflicted on the Philippines to deny foreign interference in the country’s domestic affairs.
The country is standing by the account of the Philippine Coast Guard that the Chinese harassed a PCG ship on Feb. 6 in Ayungin Shoal with powerful laser light, rejecting Beijing’s claim that its use of laser was meant to “ensure navigation safety.”
Three police officers tagged in the killing of Spanish businessman Diego Lafuente during an anti-drug operation in 2020 have surrendered to the Department of Justice.
President Marcos summoned China’s ambassador yesterday to relay his “serious concern” over the actions of Chinese ships against the Philippine Coast Guard and Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea.