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U.S. President Donald Trump and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met at the White House on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, following the implementation of a controversial new trade agreement. The agreement imposes a 19% tariff on Philippine goods while eliminating tariffs on U.S. products entering the Philippine market.[Image courtesy of President Bongbong Marcos’s Facebook  page.]…

President Trump and President Marcos Jr. finalized a controversial trade agreement at the White House on July 22, 2025. The deal, which levies a 19% tariff on Philippine imports while lifting duties on U.S. exports, raises questions about economic equity and the future of bilateral relations. Philippine Trade Deal: Fair Partnership or Economic Burden? By…

President Donald Trump and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. discussed a new trade deal, which includes eliminating tariffs on US automobiles and boosting imports of soy, wheat, and pharmaceuticals. Marcos reaffirmed the Philippines’ strong alliance with the US amid ongoing territorial disputes with China. The US State Department also announced $60 million in foreign assistance…

Las Vegas: A controversial majority draw denied Manny Pacquiao victory against Mario Barrios. Despite being 46, Pacquiao showed flashes of brilliance at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. [Image courtesy of Jinkee Pacquiao’s Facebook page.] Pacquiao’s Fountain of Youth Flows in Vegas: Controversial Draw with Barrios Fuels Rematch Demand By Thenationweek.com   July 21, 2025 LAS VEGAS,…