Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over sanctions vs ex-senator Tolentino | The wRap

Today's headlines: Huang Xilian, Francis Tolentino, Migz Zubiri, Risa Hontiveros, SVT's Hoshi & Woozi

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

• Philippines summons China envoy over sanctions vs Marcos ally Tolentino

The foreign affairs department summoned Chinese ambassador Huang Xilian on Friday, July 4, days after China imposed sanctions on former senator Francis Tolentino, an ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

• Zubiri says Hontiveros ‘most welcome’ to join Senate minority bloc

Senator Migz Zubiri says opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros will be ‘most welcome’ to join the Senate minority bloc of the 20th Congress.

• Netanyahu meets Trump at White House as Israel, Hamas discuss ceasefire

US President Donald Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House amid efforts to end violence among Israel, Hamas, and Iran.

• Pope Leo takes first action to address abuse by Catholic clergy

Pope Leo XIV appoints a French archbishop as the new leader of the Vatican’s commission on clergy sexual abuse.

• SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi and Woozi to enlist in military

Members of the popular K-Pop group SEVENTEEN Hoshi and Woozi are set to begin their mandatory military service in September.-Rappler.com