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Pacquiao defies Father Time, open to rematch vs. Barrios TAGGED.
By Peter Atencio BOXING legend Manny Pacquiao, at the age of 46, defied Father Time and captivated the boxing world by fighting WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios to a majority draw on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The decision, which saw two judges score the bout 114-114 and one favoring Barrios 115-113, left the overwhelmingly pro-Pacquiao crowd roaring their disapproval, but ultimately cemented the Filipino icon’s status as a marvel in the ring. The fight leaves the door open for a potential rematch, a prospect both fighters seemed open to.
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao (right) punches Mario Barrios during their WBC welterweight title fight ending in a majority draw at MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 19, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. AFP
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VOL. XXXIX • NO. 156 • 4 SECTIONS 20 PAGES • P20 • MONDAY, JULY 21, 2025
REAL ESTATE
BUSINESS TRENDS 2025 ANNIVERSARY ISSUE
SECTIONS C & D
PBBM warns of social costs INSIDE
REAL ESTATE
BUSINESS TRENDS 2025
Alarmed by families being torn apart by e-gambling By Ram Superable and Vince Lopez ANNIVERSARY ISSUE
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SECTIONS C & D Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. yesterday raised concerns over the growing social consequences of online gambling, warning that technology should help strengthen, not weaken, Filipino families.
OFF TO WASHINGTON. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is given departure honors on Sunday at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City . The President embarks on a three-day official visit to the United States to reaffirm the country’s enduring alliance with the U.S and to advance key national interests. Inset shows First Lady Liza Marcos with Filipino mothers and their children during her visit yesterday to Bahay Kalinga 1 and 2 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Aaron John Aquino
“Another thing digitalization has made easier is gambling. Many families are being torn apart by it,” he said during his weekly video blog, where he acknowledged the advantages of digitalization, particularly in improving government services and boosting efficiency across various sectors. However, he lamented that technology is also being used for harmful activities, including online Next page
Marcos off to high-stakes encounter with Trump By Ram Superable PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. departed yesterday for a high-stakes official visit to Washington, D.C., aiming to secure a bilateral trade deal and strengthen the Philippines’ alliance with the United States. “I’m happy to note that this visit is the first by an ASEAN head of state to
the United States under this administration. This visit builds on the active exchanges that we have had since the assumption of the new Trump administration,” Mr. Marcos said during his departure speech at Villamor Air Base The President described the trip as a crucial step in advancing the Philippines’ national interests while the US is led by Donald Trump.
PBBM NAMES BERSAMIN, TWO OTHER CARETAKERS NEWS / A3
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By Rio N. Araja and Rex Espiritu THREE people have died while 370,289 individuals have been affected by the combined impact of Tropical Storm Crising and the southwest monsoon (Habagat), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Council (NDRRMC) said Sunday. According to the latest NDRRMC situation report, three people were injured and three others remain missing. These figures are still subject to validation, the agency said. Central Luzon bore the brunt of the Next page
Tax on savings earnings draws fire from militants By Maricel Cruz and Darwin Amojelar
JAPAN’S ISHIBA FACES RECKONING IN POLLS WORLD / A6
He said his top priority is to push for greater economic cooperation, with a specific focus on expanding trade and investment between the two countries. “I intend to convey to President Trump and his Cabinet officials that the Philippines is ready to negotiate a bilateral trade deal that will ensure strong, mutually beneficial, and future-orient-
3 killed, nearly 400k affected in Crising, habagat’s wake
THE law imposing taxes on interest on savings and time deposits has stirred up opposition, with critics claiming that the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA) punishes the working and middle-class Filipinos and protects the rich. The Department of Finance (DOF) has clarified however, that the measure does not impose new taxes and was merely Next page
Bid to lower criminal responsibility age to 10 hit By Ram Superable FORMER senator-turned party-list Rep. Leila de Lima on Sunday strongly opposed Senator Robinhood Padilla’s bill seeking to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 10, calling
it a moral and institutional failure. “A child is not a criminal. A child who has lost their way should not be imprisoned, but guided, cared for, and given hope,” she said. De Lima, who is also an ex-Justice secretary, said punishing young offend-
ers does not address the root causes of crime involving minors. She urged lawmakers and the public to ask deeper questions about why children are involved in crimes and who truly benefits from exploiting them. Next page
DEVOTION. Flood waters did not stop devotees from attending mass yesterday in a church in San Ildefonso de Guiguinto.