China attempted to block evacuation of sick Philippine soldiers — PCG

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Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

- China tried to block evacuation of sick Filipino soldiers in West Philippine Sea – PCG
- Taal volcanic smog hits parts of Batangas after June 6 sulfur dioxide spike
- Alice Guo wants suspension lifted, says Ombudsman acted on 'speculations'
- Spain requests to intervene in South Africa's Gaza genocide case against Israel at ICJ
- Ticket prices, seat plan: Dua Lipa's 'Radical Optimism' concert in Philippine Arena

https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/june-7-2024/

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00:00 Today on Rappler

00:12 The Philippine Coast Guard condemns China's attempt to block the evacuation of sick personnel

00:17 from the West Philippine Sea.

00:20 Volcanic smog affects areas near Taal Volcano due to high sulfur dioxide emissions.

00:25 Bamban Mayor Alice Guo asks the Ombudsman to rescind her suspension due to an alleged

00:31 lack of strong evidence.

00:33 Spain requests the World Court to intervene in South Africa's genocide case against Israel.

00:39 And Dua Lipa is coming back to the Philippines for her radical optimism tour.

00:45 The Philippine Coast Guard condemns what it calls China's "barbaric and inhumane attempt

00:49 to block and harass a Philippine mission to evacuate sick personnel from the West Philippine

00:54 Sea."

00:55 Videos of the May 19 incident show China Coast Guard boats sailing close to Philippine vessels

01:00 before issuing what seems like a warning via speaker.

01:03 Two larger CCG ships were also close by.

01:07 PCG Spokesperson Commodore Jay Tariella says, "Despite informing the Chinese via radio and

01:12 the public address system about the humanitarian nature of the mission, the Chinese still engaged

01:17 in dangerous maneuvers and even intentionally rammed a Philippine vessel."

01:22 Tariella adds the Filipinos still successfully outmaneuvered the Chinese vessels.

01:27 President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. previously said, "The death of a Filipino in those waters

01:31 would be reason to invoke the Philippines' mutual defense treaty with the United States."

01:38 Volcanic smog or vog affects areas near Taal Volcano in Batangas due to high sulfur dioxide

01:44 emission from the volcano's main crater.

01:46 The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, or PHIVOC, says, "Hazy conditions

01:51 were reported over these areas."

01:57 For 2024 alone, the average gas emission so far is 8294 tons per day.

02:02 Citing weather forecaster Pag-asa, PHIVOC says, "Winds in the volcano area could weaken

02:07 in the coming days that may cause SO2 to accumulate."

02:11 PHIVOC warns prolonged exposure to volcanic SO2 can cause irritation in the eyes, throat,

02:17 and respiratory tract.

02:19 People with asthma, lung disease, and heart disease, the elderly, pregnant women, and

02:23 children may be particularly sensitive.

02:26 Residents are advised to stay indoors, close doors and windows, and use face masks.

02:32 Bamban Mayor Alice Guo asked the ombudsman to rescind her suspension, asserting none

02:37 of her actions broke any laws.

02:39 Guo's 31-page motion for reconsideration challenges the ombudsman's May 31 order,

02:45 suspending her for six months due to lack of strong evidence of guilt.

02:49 The motion says the allegations are based on mere surmises, speculations, and opinions.

02:55 The Department of Interior and Local Government earlier said their complaint against the Bamban

03:00 Mayor falls under the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.

03:04 But the graft complaint was not mentioned in the ombudsman's suspension order.

03:08 Guo greenlit the business permits of Zunyuan Technology Inc., a POGO accused of human trafficking.

03:15 Guo is also connected to the Bamban POGO as one of the original owners of Baofu Land,

03:20 the company that owns the compound where Zunyuan operates.

03:23 Guo insists she has divested from Baofu Land.

03:28 Spain requests to intervene in South Africa's genocide case against Israel's actions in

03:33 Gaza at the International Court of Justice.

03:36 Spain joins a small number of countries that wish to intervene, including Ireland.

03:41 Spain and Ireland, along with Norway, officially recognized the Palestinian state last week.

03:46 Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Alvarez says Madrid wanted to support the ICJ, including

03:52 an order to Israel to cease its military operation in Rafah in southern Gaza.

03:57 The ICJ is the highest United Nations legal body that deals with disputes between states.

04:03 The ICJ's judge's order to Israel last month to immediately halt its military assault on

04:08 Rafah was a landmark emergency ruling following South Africa's case against Israel, accusing

04:13 it of genocide.

04:15 Israel dismissed the accusations of genocide as baseless, arguing operations in Gaza are

04:20 self-defense and targeted Hamas militants.

04:25 Dua Lipa is coming back to the Philippines for her Radical Optimism Tour.

04:29 The show will be held on November 13 at the Philippine Arena.

04:33 Live Nation Philippines releases the seat plan and ticket prices for the show on Thursday,

04:37 June 6.

04:38 The presale is set for Monday, June 10 at 10am, while tickets will be available to the

04:43 general public starting Tuesday, June 11 at 12pm.

04:47 Dua will also visit Jakarta, Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Tokyo, and Seoul for

04:53 the Asia leg of the tour.

04:55 The British Albanian singer is best known for her hits "Don't Start Now," "New Rules,"

05:00 "Houdini," and "Levitating."

05:02 She released her third studio album, Radical Optimism, on May 3.

05:06 Dua last performed in the Philippines in 2018.

05:22 the Philippines.

05:23 you

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