Abs cbn news july 2 2019

Here are the top stories from ABS-CBN News on July 2, 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 crime and improve prison conditions.
  2. Lacson: 'No more' to corruption in gov't: Senator Panfilo Lacson has vowed to continue his fight against corruption in government, saying "no more" to the practice. Lacson made the statement after the Senate approved a resolution calling for the investigation of alleged corruption in the Department of Transportation.
  3. NBI probes alleged corruption in DOTr: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has launched an investigation into alleged corruption in the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The probe follows a Senate investigation that revealed irregularities in the agency's procurement processes.
  4. Pimentel: 'No more' to red-tagging: Senator Aquilino Pimentel III has called for an end to red-tagging, saying it has become a tool for political persecution. Pimentel made the statement after several activists and critics of the government were tagged as communists or terrorists.
  5. Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall in Japan: Typhoon Vongfong has made landfall in Japan, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the country. The typhoon has caused widespread damage and power outages, and has forced the evacuation of thousands of people.

Regional News

  1. NPA rebels kill 2 soldiers in Negros Oriental: Two soldiers were killed in an ambush by New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Negros Oriental province. The incident occurred while the soldiers were on patrol in the town of Mabinay.
  2. Magnitude 5.4 quake hits Davao Occidental: A magnitude 5.4 earthquake has struck Davao Occidental province, causing panic and damage to buildings. The quake was felt in several areas of the region, including the city of Davao.
  3. Floods hit parts of Metro Manila: Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in several areas of Metro Manila, including the cities of Manila, Pasig, and Quezon City. The flooding has forced the evacuation of several families and caused traffic congestion.

Sports

  1. Gilas Pilipinas loses to Australia in FIBA World Cup: The Philippine national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, has lost to Australia in the FIBA World Cup. The team was defeated 92-81 in their second game in the tournament.
  2. PBA: TNT KaTropa defeats Barangay Ginebra: The TNT KaTropa has defeated the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the PBA Governors' Cup. The game was played at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

Entertainment

  1. Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla announce breakup: Actress Kathryn Bernardo and actor Daniel Padilla have announced their breakup after 4 years of being together. The couple made the announcement on social media, saying they have decided to go their separate ways.
  2. ABS-CBN's 'Ang Probinsyano' celebrates 10 years: The ABS-CBN television series "Ang Probinsyano" has celebrated its 10th year on the air. The show, which stars Coco Martin and Julia Montes, has become one of the longest-running and most popular TV shows in the Philippines.