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Today’s headlines: Middle East crisis, Sara Duterte, Pete Hegseth

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

• 7.5 million households to get cash aid as Middle East crisis effects linger 

The government will give financial aid to 7.5 million households as the country continues to be affected by the Middle East crisis.

• PH, 13 countries urge Beijing: Abide by 2016 South China Sea Arbitral award 

The Philippines and 13 other countries call on China to abide by the 2016 Arbitral Award on the South China Sea, on its 10th anniversary.

• SC declines to punish personalities who criticized ruling on Sara impeachment 

The Supreme Court dismisses a petition that sought to punish criticism of its own decision to stop last year’s impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.

• DepEd mounts first active shooter drill 

Students at Manila Science High School participate in the country’s first-ever active shooter drill led by the Department of Education, Wednesday, July 15.

• Hegseth orders testosterone deficiency screening for US troops

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces Wednesday, July 15, mandatory annual testosterone screenings for troops 30 years and older. – Rappler.com