Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
Poe quashes speculation she’s taking DTI post
Sen. Grace Poe on Thursday dismissed speculations she would replace outgoing Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual.
Effective on Friday, Pascual will step down from his post to return to the private sector, Malacañang announced on Wednesday.
China says Philippines risks ‘greater insecurity’ after US military aid pledge
China on Wednesday warned the Philippines it risks “greater insecurity for itself,” after the United States said it would provide $500 million in additional military funding to Manila in the face of Beijing’s growing assertiveness.
In Manila on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken unveiled what he called a “once in a generation investment” to help modernize the Philippine armed forces and coast guard.
Carlo Paalam advances to boxing quarterfinals
Carlo Paalam came out smoking and did enough to hammer out a unanimous decision victory over Ireland’s Jude Gallagher in the men’s boxing 57-kilogram division Wednesday in the Paris Olympics.
Paalam advanced to the quarterfinals with the win, where he used his speed against the taller Irishman, who was surprisingly game and quick on his feet.