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Here are the latest stories in and around Cebu on Monday, December 11.
‘INHUMANE’ National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea said Saturday’s water cannon attack by China Coast Guard (CCG) caused “significant damage” to Datu Bankaw (left). It condemned the CCG’s action as “not only illegal but also inhumane,” for it was directed at a humanitarian mission. — Screengrab from Philippine Coast Guard video
Philippines summons Chinese envoy over sea confrontations
The foreign ministry said the Philippines has summoned China’s envoy Monday, following two days of confrontations between the countries’ vessels in the disputed South China Sea.
Diplomatic protests had been filed, and “the Chinese ambassador has also been summoned,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Teresita Daza told reporters.
Hostages doomed unless demands are met — Hamas
Hamas warned Sunday that no hostages would leave Gaza alive unless its demands for prisoner releases are met, while the World Health Organization said the territory’s health system was collapsing after more than two months of war.
Lakers ready for business after historic NBA Cup win
The champagne was flowing after LeBron James and Anthony Davis inspired the Los Angeles Lakers to the first-ever NBA Cup crown, but the celebrations were shortlived with the season’s main goal still ahead.
“We made history,” James said after he and Davis led the Lakers in a dominant 123-109 victory over tournament darlings Indiana in the NBA’s first in-season tournament on Saturday.
Bronny James, LeBron’s son, makes college hoops debut after cardiac arrest
Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, made his collegiate basketball debut Sunday less than five months after suffering cardiac arrest during practice.
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