Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte, Meralco, Alex Eala

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Vice President Sara Duterte says she didn’t watch President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address.

Manila Electric Company, or MERALCO, says some system loss is unavoidable when delivering electricity. 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announces, during his 2026 State of the Nation Address, the Philippines will launch its first sounding rocket in Cagayan in 2027.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. mentions Alex Eala in his State of the Nation Address Monday, July 27.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan‘s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, July 28. – Rappler.com