Philippine Coast Guard probes dredger broadcasting multiple identities | The wRap

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

• PCG probes Manila Bay reclamation dredger with multiple identities

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. orders the Philippine Coast Guard to board and inspect all dredgers operating in Manila Bay as part of its reclamation project. This, following a report from maritime incursion watchdog SeaLight about a dredger that was found to have broadcast through its AIS several identities, including the flag it carried, as it sailed from China to Manila Bay.

• PRA to probe reclamation in Matugas’ Siargao luxury resort

The Philippine Reclamation Authority will investigate Siargao Bleu Resort and Spa in General Luna, Surigao del Norte. This, after a Rappler report on coastal reclamation in the luxury resort.

• Luxury shoes put first woman Igorot police general under Napolcom scrutiny

Police Brigadier General Jezebel Imelda Medina, the first woman Igorot police general is in hot water for her luxury shoes. She is administratively charged with neglect of duty and conduct unbecoming of a police officer.

• Trump announces plan to sell Venezuelan oil as US signals it is in talks with Caracas

U.S. President Donald Trump unveils a plan to sell up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil that has been stuck in the country following a U.S. blockade. The announcement signals Washington is coordinating with the Venezuelan government days after its capture of President Nicolas Maduro.

• Home-like crowd fuels Alex Eala’s thrilling comeback win over Vekic

Filipino tennis star Alex Eala comes off a stirring round-of-32 comeback win over Croatia’s Donna Vekic, at the WTA ASB Classic in New Zealand on Tuesday, January 6. — Rappler.com