INQToday: Carpio accepts Marcoleta’s debate challenge
Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
WPS showdown: Carpio accepts Marcoleta’s debate challenge
Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio has accepted Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s challenge to a debate, setting the stage for a significant public education on national sovereignty and maritime security.
Marcoleta was invited by Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela to join a domain awareness flight to the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG).
Marcos upbeat on PH-US diplomatic ties, hopeful of Trump’s return to Manila
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday expressed optimism that the relationship between the Philippines and the United States would continue to prosper, as the two nations marked their 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
He made the remarks during the unveiling of the special logo of the Philippines and US governments to be used during commemorative activities throughout the year.
PH Navy joins India drills in a first, sends Miguel Malvar-class ship
The Philippine Navy has deployed one of its Miguel Malvar-class ships in India to participate in naval drills there for the first time.
Navy spokesperson Capt. Marissa Martinez said the FFG-006 left the country on Feb. 5 to participate in the third International Fleet Review and multilateral naval exercise “Milan” 2026 in coastal city Visakhapatnam, which faces the strategic Bay of Bengal.
