SBS News in Filipino, Thursday 5 January

Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday brought up the plight of Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to Chinese President Xi Jinping who agreed to “find a solution” and compromise to protect the livelihood of Filipino fishermen and avoid any misunderstanding.(Office of the Press Secretary) Credit: Office of the Press Secretary - Malacanang Palace

Key Points

• Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to “find a solution” and compromise to protect the livelihood of Filipino fishermen and avoid any misunderstanding.
• Travellers will now need a negative test within 48 hours of departure to get into Australia.
• US Republican Kevin McCarthy has failed in his fifth attempt to secure the speaker seat