"I AM NOT DEFENDING CHINA" The Senate witnessed a heated exchange between Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Kiko Pangilinan on a resolution condemning the Chinese Embassy’s criticism of Philippine officials. Marcoleta questioned why the resolution singled out China, noting that other claimant countries in the West Philippine Sea also have disputes with China but do not confront the Philippines aggressively. He also criticized Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the WPS Commo. Jay Tarriela for m

CHINA COAST GUARD 🤝🏻 PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD Nagsagawa ng joint maritime rescue operation ang China Coast Guard at Philippine Coast Guard para sa mga tripulante ng isang lumubog na cargo vessel nitong Biyernes, Jan. 23. Pansamantalang kinupkop ng China Coast Guard ang mga na-rescue na tripulante. Ayon sa ulat, dalawa sa 17 na-rescue ang nasawi habang apat pa ang patuloy na hinahanap. For more latest stories, visit us at www.news5.com.ph | News5