Abs cbn news july 26 2018

Here are the top stories from ABS-CBN News on July 26, 2018:

Top Stories

  1. Duterte to declare national emergency over rice shortage: President Rodrigo Duterte is set to declare a national emergency over the country's rice shortage, according to Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol.
  2. NPA rebels kill 2 soldiers in Bukidnon: Two soldiers were killed and several others were wounded in an ambush by New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Bukidnon province.
  3. LRT-1 operations suspended due to technical issues: The Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) was suspended on Thursday morning due to technical issues, affecting thousands of commuters.
  4. DOJ files charges vs. 3 Chinese nationals over P15-M shabu: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed charges against three Chinese nationals for allegedly smuggling P15 million worth of shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride) into the country.
  5. MRT-3 operations suspended due to technical issues: The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) was also suspended on Thursday morning due to technical issues, causing traffic congestion in the metropolis.

Regional News

  1. Cebu City to impose curfew on minors: Cebu City is set to impose a curfew on minors to prevent them from engaging in illegal activities and to ensure their safety.
  2. Davao City to host 2019 Southeast Asian Games: Davao City has been chosen as one of the host cities for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, which will be held from November 30 to December 11.
  3. Ilocos Norte to host 2019 Palarong Pambansa: Ilocos Norte will host the 2019 Palarong Pambansa, the annual national sports competition for elementary and high school students.

Sports

  1. Gilas Pilipinas defeats Japan in FIBA World Cup qualifiers: The Philippine national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, defeated Japan 81-70 in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
  2. Azkals defeat Singapore in AFC Asian Cup qualifiers: The Philippine national football team, Azkals, defeated Singapore 2-1 in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila.

Entertainment

  1. Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla to star in new movie: Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, one of the most popular on-screen couples in the Philippines, will star in a new movie titled "The Hows of Us".
  2. Vice Ganda to host new TV show: Vice Ganda will host a new TV show titled "It's Showtime: Tawag ng Tanghalan" which will feature a singing competition.

These are just some of the top stories from ABS-CBN News on July 26, 2018.