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Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Marcos vows farm and tax overhauls in first SONA

In his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Ferdinand Marcos Jr pledges to overhaul the Philippines’ tax system and make it a destination for investment and tourism.

• Ex-Lamitan mayor, 2 others killed in shooting inside Ateneo de Manila

A former mayor of Lamitan City, Basilan, and at least two others are killed in a shooting inside Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City on Sunday, July 24.

• Zubiri is Senate president, seeks to ‘solve problems more than find faults’

Newly elected Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri lays down his vision for the upper chamber of the 19th Congress in his acceptance speech during the session opening on Monday, July 25. 

• WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) declares monkeypox a global health emergency. Public health emergency of international concern is the highest alert level declared by WHO. 

• ‘Black Panther’ cast remember Boseman ahead of ‘Wakanda Forever’

The cast and director of the upcoming sequel to Marvel Studios blockbuster Black Panther pay tribute to their late co-star Chadwick Boseman on Saturday, July 23. – Rappler.com

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