SBS News in Filipino, Tuesday 18 June 2024

Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino.

A Chinese coast guard vessel blocks the Philippine coast guard ship BRP Cabra as they approach Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin Shoal, during a resupply mission at the disputed South China Sea on Friday Nov. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Joeal Calupitan) Source: AP / Joeal Calupitan/AP

Key Points

• Chinese coast guard vessel and a Philippine supply ship had a collision in a disputed area of the South China Sea.
• The First Nations Awabakal community in the New South Wales Hunter region is celebrating the protection of the sacred Butterfly Cave.
• Philippines boxers Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam will serve as flag bearers in the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.