HEADLINES: Ex-Wescom chief says he made no secret deal | May 23, 2024

Good day. Here are the stories for The Manila Times for Thursday, May 23, 2024. Today’s episode is brought to you by Wilcon Depot, The Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer—your Trusted Building Partner. BANNER: Ex-Wescom chief says he made no secret deal THE former commander of the Western Command (Wescom), Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos, told the Senate Wednesday that he did not make any secret deals with China on a “new model” to manage resupply missions to Filipino troops on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal. Testifying before the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Carlos — who…