Abs cbn news august 4 2019

Here are the top stories from ABS-CBN News on August 4, 2019:

Top Stories

  1. Duterte orders release of 3,000 prisoners: President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the release of 3,000 prisoners to decongest the country's overcrowded jails. The move is part of the government's efforts to reduce the number of inmates in the country's prisons.
  2. Lacson: PNP should focus on crime prevention: Senator Panfilo Lacson has urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to focus on crime prevention rather than just solving crimes after the recent spate of robberies and killings in the country.
  3. DOH: Measles cases in PH reach 4,300: The Department of Health (DOH) has reported that the number of measles cases in the Philippines has reached 4,300, with 62 deaths reported since January.
  4. NBI probes alleged corruption in PNP: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has launched an investigation into alleged corruption within the Philippine National Police (PNP) after a whistleblower came forward with allegations of irregularities in the police force.
  5. Typhoon Lekima makes landfall in China: Typhoon Lekima has made landfall in China, bringing strong winds and heavy rains to the country. The storm has caused widespread damage and power outages in several provinces.

Regional News

  1. Cebu City to implement 24/7 traffic management: Cebu City will implement a 24/7 traffic management system to address the city's traffic congestion problem.
  2. Davao City to host 2020 ASEAN Summit: Davao City will host the 2020 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, which is expected to bring together leaders from the 10-member ASEAN bloc.
  3. Ilocos Norte to host 2020 Palarong Pambansa: Ilocos Norte will host the 2020 Palarong Pambansa, the annual national sports competition for elementary and high school students.

Sports

  1. Gilas Pilipinas loses to Australia in FIBA World Cup: The Philippine national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, lost to Australia in their second game in the FIBA World Cup.
  2. UAAP Season 82 to start on September 7: The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) has announced that the 82nd season of the league will start on September 7.

Entertainment

  1. Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla to star in new movie: Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, two of the most popular stars in the Philippines, will star in a new movie together.
  2. ABS-CBN's "Ang Probinsyano" reaches 1,000 episodes: The popular TV series "Ang Probinsyano" has reached its 1,000th episode, making it one of the longest-running TV shows in the Philippines.

These are just some of the top stories from ABS-CBN News on August 4, 2019.