INQToday: Marcos thanks US for ‘open communication lines’ on WPS issue; Criminal case mulled vs Guo

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:

Marcos thanks US for ‘open communication lines on WPS issue

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III, who paid a courtesy call in Malacañang on Tuesday.

In welcoming the two high-level US officials, Marcos expressed his gratitude for the open communication lines between the Philippines and the United States, especially involving the situation in the West Philippine Sea.

Senator mulls filing criminal case vs Guo, others

The Senate, as a body, should file a criminal case against Alice Guo and others for violating Article 150 of the Revised Penal Code, according to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian.

Gatchalian floated his suggestion during the committee on women’s Monday hearing, explaining that Guo and others’ non-attendance to the chamber’s proceedings despite invitations and arrest orders issued, violates the law.

Coast Guard: Not advisable to fish in Manila Bay due to oil spill

Fishing in areas affected by the oil spill in Manila Bay is not advisable, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo said on Tuesday.

“Kami po ay medyo nag-aalangan din kung sakaling papuntahin ang mga mangingisda at meron pang langis,” Balilo said over radio dwPM.