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Today's headlines: La Mesa Dam, China & Singapore, Manny Pacquiao

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

• La Mesa Dam in Quezon City breaches spilling level

Weather agency PAGASA reports La Mesa Dam started overflowing at 3 PM on Monday, July 21, as its water level reached 80.16 meters. The dam’s spilling level is 80.15 meters. 

• China denies link to espionage group accused of attacking Singapore critical infrastructure

The Chinese Embassy in Singapore refutes claims that China is linked to an espionage group accused of cyberattacks on Singapore’s key infrastructure. 

• Marcos meets Trump: What you need to know 

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrives in Washington, D.C., on Monday morning, July 21 Manila time, for his first official visit to the United States under President Donald Trump.

• How a Chinese vessel damaged decades of coral near Pag-asa Island 

In early June, a Chinese fishing vessel dropped a parachute anchor at a depth of nine meters, around 2.6 kilometers east of Pag-asa Cay 1 in the Kalayaan Island Group, within the West Philippine Sea.

• Pacquiao saddened by draw verdict, wants rematch

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao showed up and nearly pulled off a shocker to remember.-Rappler.com