In his third Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, July 19, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. tackled “matters of national interest”, including the education sector. 

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) unveiled on Tuesday, July 12, the first photos taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, ushering in a new era in astronomy. 

A miscalculated jump by defenders Sofia Harrison and Dom Randle and goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel 74 minutes and 24 seconds into the Philippines’ match against Thailand at the Asean Football Federation (AFF) proved costly, as they bowed down to the Thais, 0-1, yesterday, July 12.

In a memo that was made public on Tuesday, July 12, the Department of Education ordered all public and private schools to transition to full in-person classes by November 2.

Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and former Rappler researcher Reynaldo Santos Jr.’s appeal in their cyber libel case was dismissed by the Court of Appeals. Since the appeal was denied, their indeterminate conviction that could last six years is upheld.

Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe passes away hours after being shot twice during a speech in Nara, Japan. His assailant is currently in custody, NHK reports.

Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. presented a bill seeking to rename NAIA to Ferdinand E. Marcos International Airport, claiming that the airport was constructed under the administration of Marcos Sr. However, news outlet Rappler fact-checked the claim and said the airport was fully operational 12 years before Marcos Sr. took power in 1965.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. convened his first Cabinet meeting today, July 5, to discuss current affairs in the nation, with a particular emphasis on boosting the economy and the education sector.