Malacañang stated it has no current information on Vice President Sara Duterte’s location amid Senate court proceedings on her case. The latest authorized travel involved trips to the Netherlands and South Korea, with a potential plan to visit Kuwait.
San Antonio Zoo hosted Locals Day with $8 admission for Bexar County residents. The event featured wildlife exhibits, educational activities, and conservation insights.
Chinese Taipei’s coach Gianluca Tucci celebrates a key victory over Gilas Pilipinas in the opening match of the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup. The team’s early lead and strategic play marked a significant achievement for Taipei’s basketball program.
Justin and Hailey Bieber’s 11-month-old son, Jack Blues, appears in Justin’s new music video for “Yukon” from his album “SWAG,” released on August 7. The black-and-white video features scenes of the family, showcasing intimate moments between Justin and Jack Blues.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for a Philippine-India Preferential Trade Agreement during a meeting in New Delhi, directing the Department of Trade and Industry to lead efforts in establishing a strategic economic partnership between the two countries.
RFK Jr., HHS Secretary, has announced the suspension of $500 million in federal funding for mRNA vaccine development, citing safety and efficacy concerns. This decision impacts ongoing research and marks a shift in the country’s vaccine policy.
Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, together with Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Jose Midas P. Marquez, called for stronger international collaboration in maritime legal education and judicial training during their visit to the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden on July 18, 2025.
South Korea’s National Assembly passed a bill revoking AI-powered digital textbooks’ legal status, redefining them as educational materials rather than official textbooks. This takes immediate effect, impacting the previous administration’s education reform project.
South Korea’s Ministry of Unification is reviewing a repatriation request from Ahn Hak-sop, a former North Korean soldier captured in the Korean War, who has been imprisoned for over 42 years. The outcome of this review may impact future repatriation cases amid complex inter-Korean relations.
Austin, Texas, celebrates the completion of the Waterline Tower, now the tallest building in the state at 1,022 feet. This mixed-use skyscraper, developed by Lincoln Property Company, Kairoi Residential, and KKR, offers residential, hotel, and office spaces, redefining the city’s skyline and contributing to its architectural and economic growth.