De Lima: HK protests should inspire FilipinosMANILA, Philippines — Opposition Sen. Leila de Lima has hailed the release of Hong Kong prodemocracy activist Joshua Wong, who was detained in connection with the 2014 protests calling for universal suffrage in Hong Kong. ADVERTISEMENTThe release came amid massive rallies in Hong Kong to oppose an extradition bill with China. —Leila B. SalaverriaIsraeli forces to train PH army on counterrorismMANILA, Philippines — Israeli Defense Forces delegates, led by Brig. Gen. Dan Goldfus, paid a courtesy call on Monday on Army chief Lt. Gen. Macairog Alberto for the conduct of counterterrorism trainer’s training for Philippine Army troopers. “The training aims to enhance the counterterrorism capabilities of Army personnel,” said Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 18, 2019 22:41 UTC