Philippines and South Asia Current Events (2025)

On July 3, 2025, which typhoon (locally named “Bising”) formed and affected the Philippines and neighboring areas?

• Typhoon In-fa

• Typhoon Danas

• Typhoon Goni

• Typhoon Molave

On July 24, 2025, which Philippine province did Typhoon Co-may (formerly “Emong”) make landfall?

• Bataan

• Pangasinan

• Ilocos Norte

• Quezon

On July 22, 2025, the Philippines announced a plan to offer sweeping trade concessions to which country?

• China

• Japan

• United States

• South Korea

On July 28, 2025, President Marcos announced expanded social programs emphasizing what areas after an election setback?

• Infrastructure and mining

• Defense and military modernization

• Cheap rice distribution, scholarships, aid to small businesses

• Tourism and culture

On July 27, 2025, a charity boxing match was scheduled between PNP Chief Nicolas Torre III and which figure?

• Sara Duterte

• Baste Duterte

• Bongbong Marcos

• Martin Romualdez

The 20th Congress of the Philippines began on which date in 2025?

• July 1

• July 14

• July 28

• August 1

On September 9, 2025, the Prime Minister of which country resigned following major protests by Gen Z over corruption and social media bans?

• Bangladesh

• Nepal

• Sri Lanka

• Pakistan

During the 2025 Gen Z protests in Nepal (8–13 September), how many fatalities were reported?

• ~25

• ~50

• ~75

• ~100

Between July 29 and August 5, 2025, Hong Kong experienced how many “black rainstorms” (the highest-tier heavy rain)?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

On October 10, 2025, which magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines near Davao Oriental?

• 6.8

• 7.4

• 6.0

• 5.9