Local (Philippines) Current Events and Global Current Events

In January 2025, the National Rally for Peace was organized. What was its main purpose?

• To demand higher wages for teachers

• To protest rising electricity prices

• To support Marcos against impeachment moves on Vice President Sara Duterte

• To oppose Charter Change

Which event in January 2025 involved the killing of 7 Philippine soldiers in Basilan?

• Jolo Siege

• Basilan Ambush

• Zamboanga Clash

• Cotabato Encounter

In April 2025, the Philippines–UAE Masdar $15B deal was signed to develop:

• Oil refineries

• Coal plants

• Renewable energy (solar, wind, batteries)

• Nuclear power stations

Which team won the 2024–25 Philippines Football League Finals in May 2025?

• Manila Digger

• Kaya–Iloilo

• Dynamic Herb Cebu

• Azkals Development

The Cebu Earthquake in September 2025 had a magnitude of:

• 6.1

• 6.9

• 7.3

• 5.8

The “Baha sa Luneta” protest on September 21, 2025, was about:

• Rising food prices

• Corruption in flood-control projects

• Land reform demands

• Protest against US military bases

After the Cebu earthquake, Philippine authorities confirmed the final toll at:

• 30 deaths, 5,000 displaced

• 72 deaths, 20,000 displaced

• 100 deaths, 50,000 displaced

• 150 deaths, 100,000 displaced

In January 2025, which country’s energy firm (Masdar) signed a $15 billion renewable energy deal with the Philippines?

• Saudi Arabia

• United Arab Emirates

• Qatar

• Kuwait

In January 2025, which country won the bid to host the World Expo 2030?

• Saudi Arabia

• United Arab Emirates

• Qatar

• China

Scientists in early 2025 predicted the ENSO (El Niño–La Niña) state for the year to be:

• Strong El Niño

• Strong La Niña

• Neutral

• Super El Niño