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making its way to Scarborough, Seoul.
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in critical condition following an assassination attempt.
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And the race for the White House heats up as U.S. President Joe Biden and Donald Trump agree to two debates.
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Welcome to the program. We begin with a strong message to China on the resolve of the Philippines in asserting its maritime rights.
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The civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea is nearing Scarborough, Seoul.
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The Atin Ito Coalition began its voyage Wednesday morning.
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Five main vessels were part of the second civilian mission while a hundred smaller boats also joined the regatta.
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The vessels deployed symbolic markers including a dozen buoys installed off the waters of Masinlok, Zambales.
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The Chinese side though made its presence felt by issuing radio challenges and shadowing the convoy.
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But as far as Manila is concerned, the civilian mission is not an accident.
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It is an act of provocation.
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Are we provoking them? Are we escalating the tension? No.
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They are the ones escalating the tension.
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I think it's a wrong lens to see that the civil society is the one provoking China.
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This is a civil society movement.
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And they are just enjoying what is written on the international law and what are entitled to them as Filipino people.
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The Philippine Coast Guard, which conducted a maritime investigation,
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confirmed the presence of 19 Chinese vessels near the Shoal.
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At least three Chinese vessels continue to linger in Escoda Shoal
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where Beijing is allegedly trying to build an artificial island.
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The Philippine Coast Guard has been monitoring their activities for at least a month now
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after discovering crushed corals are being dumped in the area.
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The Philippines believes China wants to claim Escoda Shoal to prevent resupply missions in Ayungin
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where Manila's loan output...
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...in the West Philippine Sea is located.
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So Miss Chief Reef is actually the naval base na nireclaim na nila ng People's Republic of China.
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Kung sakaling magiging successful sila in doing this reclamation in Sabina Shoal,
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it will be easier for them na tuluyang harangan ang ating resupply operation sa Ayungin
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dahil pinapagitna na siya ng dalawang area kung sakaling marireclaim.
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They used giant dredgers to be able to move sand and build up on mischief on Subi Reef,
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Cuarteron Reef, Pangadiban Reef.
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They were able to build military bases there.
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This time around, there was no noticed presence of those dredgers.
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But we saw the result.
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A lot of crushed corals.
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So it's as if that Sabina Shoal is growing.
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We would like to prevent a repeat of what happened.
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The PCG also brushing off a Chinese media report,
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Filipino fishermen are littering in the West Philippine Sea.
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Hindi ko alam kung gano'ng kalinis sa mga Chinese fishermen.
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Again, I won't also lie na totoo rin naman, na nakikita rin naman natin yan.
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But again, these are small things compared with the damage to the marine environment na ginawa nila.
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Compared with the crushed corals that they are dumping in the entire South China Sea.
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Kumpara naman sa mga giant clumps na pinag-harvest nila at pinagpapatay nilang corals para makagawa ng isang isla.
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Ano ba naman ang ihi ng isang Pilipino?
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Anonymous Chinese citizens are sending hate emails to the Philippine Consulate in Beijing.
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Consul General Arnel Talisayan disclosed this to the Commission on Appointments
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during their confirmation hearings.
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He was responding to a question by Senator Ronald de la Rosa
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whether any Filipinos were being harassed in China over the West Philippine Sea issue.
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Talisayan described his interactions with the Chinese Foreign Ministry as professional and cordial.
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De la Rosa urged Philippine diplomats in Beijing to watch over the welfare of Filipinos in China,
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especially if tensions escalate in the West Philippine Sea.
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Dito po sa Philippine Embassy, we would also sometimes get hate emails from the Chinese.
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From pending Chinese citizens.
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But for the Filipino community po, so far wala namang kaming naririnig na balita.
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The rescue of a kidnapped pogo worker in the Philippines raises the alarm over crimes linked to illegal offshore gaming operators in the country.
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This exclusive report from Jeff Caparas.
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A 28-year-old Indonesian national is rescued in the province of Cavite after being held for 10 days.
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Alias Jerry says he's a supervisor at a pogo hub in Makati.
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He believes pogo enforcers were behind his abduction.
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The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission says Jerry showed signs of torture.
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Found out na itong Indonesian national is kinidnap pa nung may force sa Makati.
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Then from Makati, biniyahin siya sa Tagaytay.
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Binibidyohan siya at pinipilit yung mga magulang niya na magbigay ng pera.
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So yung bidyo na yun pinapadala sa...
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...mga magulang niya para makita na tinotorture siya, sinasaktan siya.
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Ang iniisip nila marami siyang pera dahil meron daw siyang business sa Indonesia.
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The victim said he was able to sleep out when his kidnappers fell asleep after a drinking spree.
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He walked for four hours until reaching this church in Malabag Village where he was found by a resident sleeping inside a van.
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Doon po siya nakatulog.
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Nakangatal po siya sa takot.
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Tapos nagpakilala po naman yung bayaw ko na siya po ay huwag matakot.
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Nangihina siya and also nahihilok.
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Tubig lang talaga ang binigay sa kanya sa loob ng ten days.
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Medyo natutumba siya.
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Jerry believes he was sold out by his friend.
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Mga Apogo enforcers ang kumuha sa kanya dahil yung isang kaibigan niya, I mean yung isang pinagdududahan niya,
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eh alam niya na yun lang ang pinagsabihan niya about yung business nila doon sa Indonesia.
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which captors are Chinese nationals.
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those behind these kind of activities are getting more sophisticated and more brazen.
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Nagiging eksperto na sila doon sa pagkuha.
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Nagkakaroon na sila nung parang modus operandi na mamaster na nila eh.
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Ayun ang nakakatakot.
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Jerry is now in the custody of the PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group.
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As authorities continue to pursue the suspects.
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The Anti-Crime Commission has expressed alarm over Pogo-related crime.
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They recently arrested unlicensed foreigners running an underground medical facility in Pasay City,
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catering to Pogo workers.
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they are looking at more fake hospitals believed to be linked to illegal Pogo operations.
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Dapaok spokesperson Dr. Winston John Casio said,
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that they already have information on one of the owner of the hospital raided earlier this week.
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Ang aming legal officer ay nakikapag-meeting na po sa Department of Justice
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para sa pagsampan ng kaupulan pang demand ng criminal.
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Kasalukuyan na rin po kami nag-iimbestiga para malaman kung sino yung iba pang mga beneficial owners.
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According to information received by authorities,
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the unregistered hospital also offered abortion services.
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Jeff Caparaz, ABS-CBN News.
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Overseas, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in a life-threatening condition following an assassination attempt.
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Fico was shot five times as he was walking towards a crowd of people
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in the town of Handlova.
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He was there for an off-site government meeting.
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The gunman has been arrested.
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No one else was injured in the attack.
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The Slovak government believes the assassination attempt was politically motivated.
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We're just talking about the level of democracy,
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about the ability to understand each other,
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to accept the other opinion.
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And not only one is the good one,
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if somebody has a different opinion,
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it's also the good one.
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He has also his place on the earth and in the political field.
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So this is the issue.
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It's a political assault.
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The ally of Russia, he returned to power last year
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after running a campaign that criticized Western support for Ukraine,
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deeply polarizing the country.
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The shooting in Slovakia shocked the small Central Europe country.
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It was a major attack on the European nation
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and drew international condemnation.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
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called the shooting a vile attack.
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She says such an act of violence has no place in society.
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For Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky,
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the assassination attempt was appalling.
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He adds every effort should be made to ensure that violence
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does not become the norm in any country.
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The White House also condemning the incident.
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The President expressed his alarm and deep concern
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As the President said, he and Dr. Biden are praying
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for a swift recovery and our thoughts are with his family
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and the people of Slovakia.
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We condemn this horrific attack of violence
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and our embassy is in close touch with the government
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and ready to assist.
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Now here's a look at other stories we are tracking today.
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At 9 in the morning, transport group Manibella
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will hold a protest action as the apprehension of
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unconsolidated PUVs begins today.
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At 11 in the morning, the National Grid Corporation
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will give an update on the thinning power reserve
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At 1 in the afternoon, House lawmakers will begin
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their hearing on the ethics complaint filed against
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Davao Representative Pantalion Alvarez.
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At 3 in the afternoon, the Philippine Central Bank
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will announce its monetary policy decision.
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We will also monitor today the distribution of aid
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to farmers and fisher folk in Ibigan City
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and Cagayan de Oro to be led by President Trump.
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And we're taking a quick break.
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Up ahead, Israel's Defense Chief publicly challenges
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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over his post-war plans for Gaza.
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Details of that story and more when The Rundown returns.
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We'll be right back.
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Quarantine methods and we have allowed more
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transportation to come out.
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That's going to prove to be better for demand.
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If we do follow the health protocols,
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the ability of people to move around
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will likely contribute better to growth.
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Yesterday, we recorded a 47-degree Celsius heat index
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here in Bagupan City, Pangasinan.
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That's the latest here in Pag-Asa Weather Forecasting Center.
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Chanel Dominguez and good morning.
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Thanks for that update, Chanel Dominguez from Pag-Asa.
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In recent days, Israeli forces have pressed into the enclave of East Rafah
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in pursuit of what they say are four Hamas battalions.
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This, despite warnings by the U.S. to hold off
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to avoid mass civilian casualties.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing
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to start his two-day state visit to China.
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The Kremlin says the two leaders would hold informal talks Thursday evening
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that would touch on Ukraine, Asia, energy, and trade.
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The Kremlin says the two leaders would hold informal talks Thursday evening
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that would touch on Ukraine, Asia, energy, and trade.
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The Kremlin says the two leaders would hold informal talks
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and the Cabinet members, including Putin's new Defense Chief,
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along with Russia's most powerful CEOs,
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will also be in attendance.
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Putin's arrival follows a mission to Beijing
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last month by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
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in part to warn China against deepening military support for Russia.
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And before we go, let's find out what stories
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our North America Bureau is pursuing right now
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from our correspondent, Hani Espinosa.
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Here are Newsmakers.
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We begin with U.S. President Joe Biden announcing that he wants to debate former President Donald Trump twice this year, in June and in November.
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Donald Trump lost two debates to me in 2020. Since then, he hasn't shown up for a debate. Now he's acting like he wants to debate me again.
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Well, make my day, pal. I'll even do it twice. So let's pick the dates, Donald. I hear you're free on Wednesdays.
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Biden's campaign, however, said he would not participate in the traditional schedule and format set up by the Nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates.
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The Commission on Presidential Debates announced dates for three presidential debates last November.
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The first debate was scheduled for September 16 in Texas, the second on October 1 in Virginia, and the third on October 9 in Utah.
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Back in April 2022, the Republican National Committee announced that it would quit.
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The Commission on Presidential Debates over issues on the timing of the debates and over allegations of bias.
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For his part, Trump responded in a post on his Truth Social platform, saying he was ready and willing to debate Biden at the two proposed times, in June and in November.
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In other news, for the first time, Philippine officials, along with the Philippine Consulate General, participated in the annual Halal Expo Canada.
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Recently held in Toronto.
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The Halal Expo Canada is North America's premier business-to-business event dedicated to the Halal Expo.
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This is a two-day gathering where Canadian businesses and vendors showcase their products, connect, network, and stay updated on the trends and innovations in the Halal industry.
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The Philippines also had a pavilion at the Expo where it showcased locally made Halal products such as the Sagana Coconut Spread and Halal Certified Coffee.
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Aside from food, the Filipino Muslim Association of Canada also showcased their rich culture through a mini-expo.
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And finally, the countdown is officially on.
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ABS-CBN's Sunday musical variety show, ASAP, will return to Southern California on August 3rd at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California.
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I'm pretty excited because anytime we do an out-of-country trip with ASAP, with the whole group, things get pretty crazy.
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So it's the chaos.
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It's the circus of the whole thing.
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It's the energy, if the moment.
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That's what I appreciate.
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The last time ASAP was in Los Angeles was in 2014 as part of TFC's 20th anniversary.
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This time around, ASAP Not Into California is celebrating 30 years of the Filipino channel.
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Stars will go on sightseeing tours and film screening segments throughout the community and meet up with Kapamilya fans in the days leading up to the mega event.
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Tickets as well as special discounts are available on mytfc.com slash asapincalifornia.
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And those are the news-making headlines today.
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You can catch more TFC news on the ABS-CBN News website, YouTube channel, and app.
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I'm Hania Espinosa. Back to you guys at The Rundown.
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Head Start comes your way at 8.
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be key to recovery because we have relaxed some of our quarantine methods and we have allowed more
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transportation to come out. That's going to prove to be better for demand. If we do follow
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the health protocols, the ability of people to move around will likely contribute better to growth.
