Day: July 23, 2025

Manila: The Philippines is expected to post the second highest economic growth in Southeast Asia this year despite the downgrade in growth outlook due to external headwinds, a report released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) showed. In its Asian Development Outlook July 2025 report released on Wednesday, the ADB said Philippine economic growth is expected to settle at 5.6 percent this year. According to Philippines News Agency, the growth outlook for the Philippines is the second highest in Southeast Asia, next to Vietnam’s 6.3 percent. Indonesia is projected to grow by 5 percent, Malaysia by 4.3 percent, Singapore by

Washington: United States President Donald Trump emphasized the strategic importance of the proposed ammunition manufacturing facility in Subic Bay, Zambales, highlighting its role in enhancing both Philippine defense capabilities and US military readiness. During a press conference at the White House following his bilateral meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Trump stated, “It’s very important. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have approved it.” According to Philippines News Agency, Trump detailed the US’s need for ammunition, suggesting that within a few months, the US would possess an unprecedented stockpile of various types of missiles. The proposed joint project, to be established

Legazpi city: The Police Regional Office (PRO) 5 in Bicol has mobilized its regional standby support force as the region faces heavy rains due to low-pressure areas and the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat.” ‘The safety and welfare of our constituents remain our top priority. Our personnel are on full alert and ready to respond to any emergency, 24/7. We appeal to the public to cooperate with authorities, heed evacuation orders, and take all necessary precautions to avoid loss of life and property,’ PRO-5 Director Nestor Babagay Jr. stated. The public is advised to use the emergency hotline 911

Manila: First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, stepping in for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., spearheaded the distribution of relief packs to families affected by heavy monsoon rains in the city. According to Philippines News Agency, the First Lady personally distributed ‘Charitimba’ food packs under a bridge near Malaca±ang in Legarda, Manila. In a video shared on social media, she can be heard assuring residents, ‘Galing sa asawa ko ‘to (This is from my husband),’ as she handed out the food packs. The gesture was also echoed in a Facebook post, where she mentioned: ‘Sabi kasi ng ‘bossing’ ko (My boss said):

Manila: The Philippine Army (PA) has mobilized its reservists to participate in the ongoing rescue and relief operations in communities severely impacted by the adverse weather conditions. According to Philippines News Agency, PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala announced that the Reserve Command (RESCOM) was called upon to deploy its reservists for humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) missions. This deployment played a crucial role in the rescue of 30 residents in Fairview, Quezon City, and 20 individuals in Tumana, Marikina, on Tuesday. In Palawan, the reservists collaborated with active Army units and civilian volunteers to distribute relief goods to families