INQToday: Marcos questions China’s 10-dash line; VP Sara attends pro-Quiboloy rally
Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
Marcos questions China’s 10-dash line
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday questioned the premise of China’s proposals on the South China Sea dispute, particularly its 10-dash line in asserting control over the disputed waters.
In a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz here, Marcos stressed that China’s 10-dash line claim is not recognized by any country.
VP Sara attends pro-Quiboloy rally, slams those ‘oppressing’ SMNI
Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday showed up at a rally in Liwasang Bonifacio in support of embattled Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy.
“I am here to support Pastor Apollo Quiboloy,” Duterte said in Filipino over Sonshine Media Network International’s (SMNI) exclusive ambush interview, reiterating that the religious leader is undergoing what she called “trial by publicity.”
Senate issues show cause order vs Quiboloy for snub of its probe
The Senate has issued a show cause order against Apollo Quiboloy, directing the religious leader and alleged rapist to explain why he should not be arrested and detained in the Senate for failing to attend its investigations.
A quick look at the document shared to the media on Tuesday night showed that the order was signed by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri and Senate panel on women chair Risa Hontiveros.
