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]
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]
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]
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