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Good morning, I'm Bettina Magsaysay. Join me as we give you the rundown of the news you need to know today.

A surge in Chinese students in Cagayan province and reports of Chinese nationals buying land near major ports and military sites raise security concerns.

China warns the joint military exercises of the Philippines and the U.S. will only undermine regional stability.

And the Philippine Supreme Court asked the Senate to comment on a petition to nullify the arrest warrant for fugitive Pastor Apolo Kibuloy.

Welcome to the program.

Philippine authorities alarmed over an alleged influx of Chinese nationals in the country.

Surigao del Norte Representative Robert Ace Barbers claims Chinese individuals pretending to be Filipinos are buying huge tracts of land near major ports and military sites.

Aside from this, State forces say they are investigating the reported surge in the number of Chinese students in Cagayan to determine if their presence possesses a threat to national security.

And sabi nga estudyante to so kung meron ba silang student visas that are required.

So we are coordinating with the Bureau of Immigration, the DFA, and since students to sir pati yung TED.

Progressive House lawmakers also see the news of a surge in Chinese national security cases.

Progressive House lawmakers also see the news of a surge in Chinese national security cases.

and segments of the Chinese citizen status.

Progressive House lawmakers also see the news of a surge in Chinese national security cases.

Very clear that the apps that took place at the end of thewoe should not limit the number of Chinese families.

making a probe into the alleged existence of Chinese sleeper cells

or agents working undercover in the Philippines.

Beijing has repeatedly denied the allegations.

Kunyari ay estudyante, kunyari sila ay mga pangkaraniwang mamamayan,

pero meron silang mga skills na pang-spy o military skills

na later on naman kung gagamitin sila ay mabubuhay sila.

Ito yung mga sleeper cells.

Tingin natin ay baka meron ng ganyan dito sa Pilipinas

kaya tuloy lahat ng, kumbaga yung mga kilos nang natin dito sa Pilipinas

ay parang tansyado na ng China.

Nakakakaba na, nakaka-worry na itong mga ganitong mga nangyayari.

A Philippine military official says Manila's joint drills with its allies

are helping the country be prepared in case a war breaks out.

But Balikatan 2024 examines

and Executive Agent Colonel Michael Lojico clarifies

the training exercises are not a response to China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea.

This year's Balikatan exercises is expected to be the largest ever

with around 11,000 American soldiers and 5,000 Filipino troops expected to participate.

It is also the first time France will be joining the drills.

The armed forces has a mandate to defend our territory.

And there is an adjunct to that mandate which is you have to train for it.

And for realistic training, we train in areas where realism is provided for.

The purpose of an armed forces, why we exist, is really to prepare for war.

There's no sugarcoating it.

An intrusion into our exercise area is a possibility,

that will pose more of a problem for the people who want to enter the exercise area, not us.

Because we're going there, we're going there with our Navy vessels,

so with the United States and also with the French Navy.

We're going there prepared.

This year's Balikatan exercises will run from April 22 to May 10.

Now,

as for China, it says the joint drills between the Philippines and U.S. forces

will only lead to what it called greater insecurity for Manila.

Beijing's foreign ministry warns the Philippines bringing other countries

in a show of force in the South China Sea

will only aggravate tensions and undermine regional stability.

China asserts it will continue to staunchly defend its maritime rights,

calling the exercises another provocation by Washington and Manila.

In other news, the Philippine Supreme Court orders the Senate

to comment on a petition of fugitive televangelist Apollo Quiboloy.

The pastor is seeking a temporary restraining order

against what he calls an unconstitutional arrest warrant.

Willard Cheng tells us more.

The Supreme Court has directed the Senate to comment on the petition for certiorari and prohibition

filed by Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.

He declared the arrest and detention order of the Senate as null and void.

The Senate earlier issued the arrest order after Kibuloy refused to attend hearings into allegations of abuse against the religious leader.

Kibuloy claimed the Senate investigation is not in aid of legislation,

saying it's a usurpation of judicial functions beyond the powers of the Senate.

The respondents in this case, they were required to file a comment within 10 days on the petition

as well as the prayer for the issuance of the TRO and the writ of preliminary injunction.

So right now, it's at that stage. We are awaiting the comment of the respondents.

Respondents of Kibuloy's petition include Senate President Juan Miguel Subiri,

Senator Risa Ontiveros, who chairs the Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality,

and the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms.

Senator Ontiveros says she is ready to answer any order of the Senate

and that her request is to be given to the Senate.

At her counsel, former Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio will study and respond as soon as possible.

While she has yet to receive a copy of the court's order,

Ontiveros expressed readiness to comply with the SC directive in respect of the court

and in recognition of the principle of separation of powers.

A principle, she says, that should also guide Kibuloy.

Former Senate President Franklin Delon points out that since the Supreme Court did not issue a TRO,

Kibuloy should now face the Senate.

The Senate could have been stopped by the Supreme Court through a temporary restraining order

prayed for by Kibuloy.

The fact that the court refrained from using the power is an indication that

it is their view that Kibuloy is entitled to that immediate relief

without prejudice, of course, to finally deciding the case on its merit.

He adds,

This is a slap to the executive branch, particularly the enforcement of our orders.

And this does not overweigh for our people's confidence in our court system.

Kibuloy's camp has yet to issue a response.

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News.

The Philippine Justice Department denies,

influencing witnesses to testify against former congressman-turned-fugitive Arnolfo Tevez Jr.

His lawyer, Ferdinand Topacio, claims Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulia

is tampering with the witnesses.

Topacio says he has reliable information that Remulia is offering them what he called

substantial sums or intimidating and coercing them to testify.

Justice Department spokesperson Nico Clavano dismissed Topacio's statement as misleading.

Clavano, ABS-CBN News.

Clavano says the evidence against Tevez is strong.

He described Topacio's statements as those of a lawyer who thinks his client is guilty.

Tevez is pushing back against his deportation to Manila after his arrest in Timor-Leste on March 21.

He faces 10 counts of murder over the killing of former Negros Oriental Governor Roel de Gamo

and nine other persons.

Overseas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,

thanks the visiting foreign ministers of Germany and Britain for the support of their countries.

Netanyahu, however, makes it clear Israel would reach its own decisions on security.

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock met Netanyahu

days after the unprecedented Iranian missile and drone attack on Israel

in response to the April 1 strike on Iran's embassy compound in Damascus.

Netanyahu says,

I thank our friends for their support in the defense of Israel and I say this,

both support in words and support in actions.

They also have all kinds of suggestions and advice.

I appreciate it, but I want to make it clear.

We will make our own decisions and the state of Israel will do everything necessary to defend itself.

World powers are striving to prevent a wider outbreak of conflict in the Middle East.

Cameron said earlier on Wednesday,

that Israel has clearly decided to retaliate against Iran.

The situation is very concerning.

It's right to show solidarity with Israel.

It's right to have made our views clear about what should happen next.

But it's clear the Israelis are making a decision to act.

We hope they do so in a way that does as little to escalate this as possible

and in a way that, as I said yesterday, is smart as well as tough.

But the real need is to refocus.

Back on Hamas, back on the hostages, back on getting the aid in,

back on getting a pause in the conflict in Gaza.

The U.S. House of Representatives to have its long-awaited vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific as soon as Saturday.

The House Appropriations Committee unveiled legislation providing more than $95 billion in security assistance.

The effort to pass the measure is not enough.

The measure gained new urgency following Iran's first direct assault on Israel over the weekend.

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he would give lawmakers 72 hours from the bill's introduction to review the measure

and the chamber would vote on final passage Saturday evening.

The package is largely similar to the Senate version passed in February.

But Johnson declined to move on the bill until this week amid objections from hard-right lawmakers.

Some of them said,

some of whom have threatened to oust him as Speaker.

Now here's a look at other stories we're tracking today.

At 8 in the morning, state volcanologists will conduct a workshop to ensure the readiness of Filipinos during earthquakes.

At 10 in the morning, government agencies will discuss their crisis plan for Filipino migrant workers in case of a wider conflict in the Middle East.

Happening at the same hour, Cebu Pacific will present its new measure.

And at 4 in the afternoon, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will be arriving in the Philippines for an official visit.

Now let's get an update on the weather from Pag-asa Forecaster, Ana Clauren.

Good morning, Ana.

Yes, good morning for our weather forecast today here in Metro Manila and the rest of the country.

We're expecting a general fair weather condition aside from isolated rain showers mostly in the afternoon or in the evening.

Good morning.

Currently, we're not monitoring any weather disturbance that may affect the country.

And for the temperature forecast here in Metro Manila, the temperature will range from around 24 to 35 degrees Celsius.

In Baguio City, 18 to 27 degrees.

And in Tagaytay, it's 23 to 33 degrees Celsius.

And that's the latest from Pag-asa.

This is Ana Clauren.

Good morning.

Thank you very much for that update, Ana.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

So.

Good.

Good.

Good.

Good.

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Good.

Good.

We're taking a quick break. Up ahead, the U.S. Senate dismisses impeachment charges against Washington's top border official.

Details of that story and more when The Rundown returns. Stay tuned.

Welcome back to The Rundown.

The headlines across the web. Inquirer's Banner Story Online.

The Philippines' ocean system plunges to 214th out of 220 countries in the latest Ocean Health Index,

signaling that the U.S. and the U.S. are on the same page.

The U.S. and the U.S. are on the same page.

A decline in marine ecosystem health.

Philippine Star's top story. State Weather Bureau Pagasa warns of hotter days and nights in the month of May.

In Manila Bulletin's headline, at least 87 riders apprehended while 19 light vehicles were impounded

in the first hours of the implementation of the ban on e-trikes and e-bikes on major roads Wednesday.

And topping GMA News website, the Philippine Coast Guard says Chinese maritime

militia vessels spotted at Bajo de Basiloque were painted white

to look the same as their Chinese Coast Guard counterparts.

The Democratic-majority U.S. Senate rejects a Republican-led bid to oust President Joe Biden's top border official.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was charged in February

with failing to enforce immigration laws and lying to Congress.

Mayorkas, the first Cabinet Secretary to be impeached,

in nearly 150 years, denied both charges.

The Senate swiftly deposed off the two articles of impeachment,

rejecting them along party lines on the grounds they were unconstitutional.

On this vote, the yeas are 51, the nays are 49.

The motion is to agree to the Senate.

Sitting as the Court of Impeachment stands adjourned, Saini Dai.

Madam President, we've set a very unfortunate precedent here.

This means that...

that the Senate can ignore, in effect, the House's impeachment.

It doesn't make any difference whether our friends on the other side thought he should have been impeached or not.

He was.

And by doing what we just did,

we have, in effect, ignored the directions of the House which were to have a trial.

We had no evidence.

No procedure.

This is a day that's not a proud day in the history of the Senate.

The White House welcomes the move, saying the Senate rightly voted down the baseless impeachment.

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, meanwhile, called the Senate vote shameful.

The cleanup begins in the United Arab Emirates following a rare torrential storm that caused widespread flooding

and left one person dead.

The extent of the damage was not immediately clear as emergency workers sought to drain flooded roads.

The UAE saw record rainfall with 254 millimeters falling in 24 hours in a city near the border with Oman.

Despite the heavy rains subsiding late Tuesday, the disruptions continued at the Dubai International Airport with flights facing major delays and cancellations.

The UAE lacks much of the needed drainage infrastructure to handle heavy rain.

Climate scientists say that rising global temperatures driven by man-made climate change is leading to more extreme weather events,

including intense rainfall like the UAE storm.

And before we go, Filipino cuisine takes the spotlight at a pop-up event in Otario in Canada.

Jocelyn Reyes-Sambila takes us there.

The non-profit organization Kainana recently hosted a 10-day pop-up event at the food district in Mississauga.

It was in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Philippine-Canada relations and the Filipino Restaurant Month this April.

The event brought together 12 small business owners to showcase the best of Filipino cuisine.

The main highlights of the event was the introduction of the Filipino high tea.

A delightful ensemble that includes the traditional ube mamon, chicken asado puto pao, classic pulveron, as well as Canadian whiskey ube truffles and empanada.

These delectable treats were curated by 10 food entrepreneurs, each presenting their best offerings.

This is just the beginning of our afternoon feast. This is the merienda to end all meriendas, I think.

We're starting off with Filipino high tea and you can see an assortment of...

Both savory and sweet.

I grew up in Canada. I've lived here my whole life, 46 years.

And this is the first time I'm experiencing a high Filipino tea. So I'm super excited.

Guests also had the opportunity to indulge in Filipino-Canadian fusion dishes such as sisi kuti, adobo burger with ketchup chips, and Chef Erwin Bansil's pancitroon maple bacon spring rolls.

Here are our spring rolls.

We'll glaze it with maple syrup.

It's one of our items that we'll use as an agent.

Graze Oasis, meanwhile, brought a unique touch with their sari-sari char, a delightful fusion of Filipino snacks and charcuterie.

The pop-up was also a platform for small business owners to showcase traditional specialties such as the flaming halo-halo, turon, karyoka, and lechon.

The small business owners...

The small business owners say the opportunity to showcase their creations at the World District was a milestone.

With a diverse audience of foodies from different cultural backgrounds, the events offered a platform for these entrepreneurs to elevate their businesses to the mainstream.

I'm very proud of small business vendors like Tatayinan Nagri for coming up with different concepts to introduce Filipino cuisine to mainstream Canada.

Especially, it's being held here at Square One, the food district, is something to be proud of.

Founder Janet Lim emphasized the importance of collaboration and unity within the Filipino community

and of breaking away from the crab mentality culture.

Hopefully, we are leading by example and keeping the community and the community as possible to work together.

And hopefully, this will help me.

With the success of the event, Tainanah is already gearing up for their next pop-up event,

promising another celebration of Filipino cuisine and culture.

Jocelyn Rai, Sambilay, ABS-CBN News, Toronto.

And that's the Rundown today. I'm Bettina Magsaysay.

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