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Day: August 7, 2025

Rubicon Point Partners Announces First Close of Rubicon Point Fund II

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rubicon Point Partners announced its first close of Rubicon Point Fund II, a real estate investment vehicle targeting special situation opportunities across the West Coast, with a strategic focus on the San Francisco Bay Area. Launched in January 2025, Fund II is property-type agnostic, providing the flexibility to remain nimble and opportunistic in today’s rapidly evolving market environment. Fund II marks a return to Rubicon’s roots, investing in dislocated markets with the goal of generating outsized returns. Building on experience gained in the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis, Rubicon aims to

Marcos Highlights Strategic Alliances for Peace Amidst Regional Tensions

New delhi: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the Philippines’ strategy to attain peace by aligning with nations that uphold international law, amidst growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking at a foreign policy forum hosted by the Observer Research Foundation, Marcos pointed out that geopolitical disruptions and threats of global trade conflicts necessitate cooperation among countries with shared democratic values. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos stated that forming alliances with like-minded states committed to defending territory and sovereign rights is the most effective solution to current geopolitical challenges. The Philippines is dealing with increased Chinese incursions in the West

Marcos Warns Against False Equivalence in South China Sea Disputes

New delhi: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued a warning to the international community regarding the dangers of false equivalence in maritime disputes, emphasizing that not all claims in the South China Sea are legitimate or equal. He called for the rejection of disinformation and unilateral actions that violate international law. According to Philippines News Agency, in a foreign policy speech delivered at the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi on Wednesday, Marcos criticized powerful nations for eroding the global order by disregarding international laws, undermining rules-based norms, and disguising aggressive actions under the guise of geopolitics. He highlighted the

LPA and ‘Habagat’ to Bring Widespread Rains Across the Philippines

Manila: Most areas will experience rains due to a low pressure area (LPA) and the presence of the southwest monsoon or “habagat”, the weather bureau said on Thursday. The LPA, located 380 kilometers northeast of Daet, Camarines Norte or 390 km east of Casiguran, Aurora, still has a slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone in the next 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. However, it will bring scattered to widespread rains and thunderstorms over Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Aurora. According to Philippines News Agency, the LPA will also cause scattered

1st Subic Bay Shore Fishing Tournament to Enhance Local Tourism

Subic bay: Local and international anglers are set to showcase their skills in the inaugural Subic Bay Shore Fishing tournament, scheduled from August 8 to 10 at the San Bernardino Fishing Site in Subic Bay Freeport Zone. The event, organized by Fish’n Town in collaboration with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), aims to promote sustainable fishing practices while highlighting the abundant marine biodiversity of the area. According to Philippines News Agency, SBMA chair Eduardo Ali±o has expressed a vision to transform Subic Bay into the fishing capital of Northern Philippines by promoting responsible outdoor tourism and showcasing the region’s