TOP STORIES – Tuesday, 1 July 2025

TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online monitoring)

As of 01 July 2025, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.

1. Lazaro takes oath as DFA chief, receives Order of Sikatuna award; Gregorio named as new PSC chief

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Manila Times, News5PH, NewsWatchPlus, Philstar, Rappler]

https://tribune.net.ph/2025/07/01/lazaro-takes-dfa-helm-receives-order-of-sikatuna

2. Marcos rings PSE bell, signals implementation of new law easing investments in PH stock market

[ABS-CBN News, BusinessMirror, BusinessWorld, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Manila Times, News5PH, Philstar]

https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/7/1/marcos-jr-rings-pse-bell-signals-implementation-of-new-law-easing-investments-in-ph-stock-market-1221

3. Marcos lauds PAF on 78th anniversary, vows steadfast backing

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Manila Times, News5PH, Philstar]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2077044/marcos-lauds-paf-on-78th-anniversary-vows-steadfast-backing

4. DFA lowers alert level for Filipinos in Israel

[ABS-CBN News, DZRH, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, News5PH, NewsWatchPlus, Philstar]

https://dzrh.com.ph/post/dfa-lowers-alert-level-in-israel

5. Insult to workers: Labor groups say P50 hike in NCR minimum wage not enough

[GMA News, Inquirer, Malaya, Manila Standard, News5PH, Philstar, Rappler, RMN News]

https://malaya.com.ph/news/national-news/singkwenta-walang-kwentasays-lawmaker/

6. China imposes sanction vs Tolentino; ex-senator calls it 'badge of honor'

[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Manila Times, News5PH, NewsWatchPlus, Philstar, Rappler, Sunstar]

https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/7/1/china-imposes-sanction-vs-tolentino-ex-senator-calls-it-badge-of-honor-1330

7. BSP sees June inflation settling at 1.1-1.9%

[BusinessMirror, BusinessWorld, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Manila Times, NewsWatchPlus, Panay News, Philstar]

https://www.philstar.com/business/2025/07/01/2454508/bsp-sees-june-inflation-settling-11-19

8. Majority of Pinoys back PH rejoining ICC—OCTA survey

[BusinessMirror, Inquirer, Manila Standard, Manila Times, News5PH, Philstar, Watchmen Daily Journal]

https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/07/01/news/most-filipinos-back-return-to-icc-poll/2141029

9. DILG: Baste Duterte is acting Davao City mayor

[GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, MindaNews, News5PH, NewsWatchPlus, Philstar, Rappler, Sunstar]

https://www.inquirer.net/448243/baste-duterte-to-serve-as-davao-acting-mayor-dilg-affirms/

10. Furor erupts as Marikina canvassers yet to proclaim Teodoro as city lawmaker

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, News5PH, NewsWatchPlus, Philstar]

https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/7/1/furor-erupts-as-marikina-canvassers-yet-to-proclaim-teodoro-as-city-lawmaker-1440

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