Abs cbn news june 28 2018
Here are the top stories from ABS-CBN News on June 28, 2018:
Top Stories
- Duterte to declare martial law in Mindanao: President Rodrigo Duterte is set to declare martial law in Mindanao after the Maute Group, a local terrorist group, seized Marawi City and clashed with government forces.
- Marawi City under siege: The Maute Group, led by Omar Maute, has taken control of Marawi City, burning buildings and forcing thousands to flee. The military has launched a rescue operation to retake the city.
- PNP to deploy 1,000 cops to Marawi: The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy 1,000 police officers to Marawi City to support the military in its efforts to retake the city from the Maute Group.
- DFA: 2 Filipino sailors kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has confirmed that two Filipino sailors were kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) off the coast of Sulu.
- Lacson: Martial law in Mindanao not a solution: Senator Panfilo Lacson has expressed doubts about the effectiveness of declaring martial law in Mindanao, saying it may not be the solution to the problem.
Other News
- DOH: Measles outbreak in Metro Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed an outbreak of measles in Metro Manila, with 14 cases reported in the past week.
- PBA: Ginebra Kings defeat TNT KaTropa in Game 1: The Barangay Ginebra Kings defeated the TNT KaTropa 104-96 in Game 1 of the PBA Governors' Cup semifinals.
- UAAP: Ateneo Blue Eagles defeat UP Fighting Maroons: The Ateneo Blue Eagles defeated the UP Fighting Maroons 77-65 in the UAAP Season 80 men's basketball tournament.
- Weather: LPA enters PAR, may develop into tropical depression: A low-pressure area (LPA) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and may develop into a tropical depression in the next 24 hours.
These are just some of the top stories from ABS-CBN News on June 28, 2018.