INQToday: Fishing boat hit by Chinese cargo ship in WPS ignored by crew, says owner

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

Cargo vessel which hit PH boat in WPS identified from China — PCG

The cargo ship which hit a stationary Filipino boat in the West Philippine Sea was identified to be from China, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Thursday.

“Under the flag of China,” the PCG told reporters in a Viber message when asked about  MV Tai Hang 8’s flag of origin.

Fishing boat hit by Chinese cargo ship in WPS ignored by crew, says owner

The crew of a Chinese cargo ship was just allegedly looking at Filipino fishermen as the vessel ran over the latter’s boat that capsized in the West Philippine Sea.

This was according to Jaziel Juano, owner of the Filipino fishing boat, citing the testimonies of her boat’s crew.

La Salle beats UP in UAAP Finals Game 3, crowned champion

La Salle turned to MVP Kevin Quiambao to end a seven-year title drought and slip past University of the Philippines, 73-69, in Game 3 of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball Finals on Wednesday night.

Playing before a record crowd of 25,192 at Smart Araneta Coliseum, the Green Archers never wavered even when the Fighting Maroons led by 65-58 with eight minutes left with Quiambao taking matters into his own hands and igniting a 12-2 run for a precarious 70-67 lead with 4:12 remaining.