Abs cbn news july 3 2019

Here are the top stories from ABS-CBN News on July 3, 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 communist rebels.
  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 already caused widespread damage and power outages in several areas.

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. Davao City to host ASEAN Summit: Davao City will host the 34th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in November. The summit is expected to bring together leaders from ASEAN member states to discuss regional issues and cooperation.
  3. Cebu City to host 2021 Southeast Asian Games: Cebu City has been chosen to host the 2021 Southeast Asian Games. The city will be the first in the Philippines to host the biennial games, which will feature athletes from 11 Southeast Asian countries.

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 at the FIBA World Cup. The team is still seeking its first win in the tournament.
  2. Manny Pacquiao to face Keith Thurman in WBA title fight: Manny Pacquiao will face Keith Thurman for the WBA welterweight title on July 20. The fight will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Entertainment

  1. Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla to star in new movie: Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla will star in a new movie, "The Hows of Us", which is set to be released in August. The movie is a romantic drama that tells the story of a couple who face challenges in their relationship.
  2. Sarah Geronimo to star in new TV series: Sarah Geronimo will star in a new TV series, "The Good Son", which is set to premiere in August. The series is a drama that tells the story of a family who faces challenges and conflicts.

These are just some of the top stories from ABS-CBN News on July 3, 2019.