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Today’s headlines: US tariffs, West Philippine Sea, Classroom shortage

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

U.S. President Donald Trump assures Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. he will ‘take up the concerns of the Philippines’ with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Chinese vessels hit at least three Philippine vessels with water cannons again, during a mission to Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea.

The Second Congressional Commission on Education, or EDCOM 2, says housing projects without planned education facilities add to the severe shortage of classrooms.

International Criminal Court member states are set to vote on whether to dismiss the court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan for alleged sexual misconduct.

U.S. President Donald Trump will impose new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, with the Philippines receiving the 12.5% rate. – Rappler.com