INQToday: China summons PH envoy in Beijing over Tarriela’s remarks
Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
Sandigan defers graft case arraignment of Revilla, 5 others to Feb. 9
The Sandiganbayan defers and reschedules the arraignment and pre-trial of former Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and six co-accused in the graft case to February 9 in connection with the alleged anomalous P92.8-million flood control project in Bulacan.
China summons PH envoy in Beijing over Tarriela’s remarks
China’s Foreign Ministry summons the Philippines’ ambassador to Beijing over remarks made by Commodore Jay Tarriela, the Philippine Coast Guard’s spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, a move the official brushes off.
Zaldy Co willing to testify on Marcos impeachment complaint — Defensor
Former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co is willing to testify in the impeachment case to be filed against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., according to former lawmaker Mike Defensor.
PCG deploys ships, aircraft as CCG rescues Filipino crew off Scarborough
The China Coast Guard rescues several Filipino crew members whose cargo vessel capsized off Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, while the Philippine Coast Guard deploys its vessels and aircraft for search and rescue operations.
