Philippines Condemns China Coast Guard Clash, Pushes for Dialogue


‼️ 🌍 The Philippines’ top diplomat lodged a “strong protest” before her Chinese counterpart on Wednesday over a recent clash in the disputed South China Sea, while signaling Manila’s intent to pursue dialogue with Beijing. Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said she protested the China Coast Guard’s “violent actions” at Second Thomas Shoal during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ministerial meeting in Manila.

Indonesia’s $15B Free Meals Program Loses Second Chief


🇮🇩 BREAKING: The chief of Indonesia’s $15 billion free meals program has resigned for health reasons, marking the second leadership collapse for President Prabowo Subianto’s signature social initiative in less than two months. Nanik S. Deyang announced her departure from the National Nutrition Agency in a Facebook post Wednesday, saying she would depart the same day to undergo heart-related medical treatment abroad.