Let's Do The News! (July 22, 2025)

                       

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) has urged the public to take precautions against diseases during this rainy season, particularly in light of recent flooding in various parts of the country. The DOH emphasizes the importance of ensuring that drinking water is clean and free from contamination, particularly in light of the heavy rains and flooding. They warn that water can become contaminated due to broken pipelines and sewer systems submerged in floodwaters, potentially leading to diseases such as cholera, diarrhea, and leptospirosis.

- The number of individuals affected by the strong rains triggered by the Habagat due to Typhoon Crising has reached over 1.3 million, according to the OCD. Over 200 areas across Metro Manila are flooded, according to the MMDA.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the suspension of the posting of SONA-related materials in public places. In this regard, the President directed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and other concerned agencies to focus on flood response and relief operations.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. affirmed the strong relationship between the Philippines and the United States in the field of defense and security. During a meeting with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon in Virginia, USA, the President said that the two countries are not just a simple alliance, but an “evolving partnership” that encompasses many areas. According to the President, Hegseth’s visit to Manila in March was symbolic, sending a clear message of America’s continued solidarity with the Philippines amid escalating tensions in the region.

- A Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into a school in Dhaka, killing 16 people.

- UK and 25 other countries condemn "horrifying" killing of hundreds of Gazans trying to access Israel's aid operation.

- Eleven undocumented immigrants were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

- Meta's Threads added a new feature allowing users to mark words as "spoiler" before posting.

- Kenton Koch has immediately left Team Korthoff with four races left in the IMSA SportsCar Championship season.

- MODHAUS responds to allegations against IDNTT member Hwang Bo Min Gyeol as he halts his activities temporarily in response.

- Your first look at the upcoming Predator Badlands movie, coming this November 7, 2025.

- Former NFLPA boss Lloyd Howell Jr. resigned his part-time consulting job with The Carlyle Group.

TTFN.