Abs cbn news march 12 2018
Here are the top stories from ABS-CBN News on March 12, 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, a local terrorist group, has taken control of Marawi City, and government forces are engaged in a fierce battle to retake the city.
- PNP to deploy 1,000 troops to Marawi: The Philippine National Police (PNP) is deploying 1,000 troops to Marawi City to help government forces retake the city from the Maute Group.
- DFA: No Filipino casualties in Marawi clashes: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has reported that there are no Filipino casualties in the clashes between government forces and the Maute Group in Marawi City.
- 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 reported an outbreak of measles in Metro Manila, with 14 cases reported in the past week.
- LRT-1 to resume operations on March 13: The Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) will resume operations on March 13 after a 10-day shutdown due to a derailment.
- PBA: Ginebra Kings defeat TNT KaTropa: The Barangay Ginebra Kings defeated the TNT KaTropa 104-93 in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.
- UAAP: Ateneo Blue Eagles defeat UP Fighting Maroons: The Ateneo Blue Eagles defeated the UP Fighting Maroons 77-68 in the UAAP Season 80 men's basketball tournament.
These are just some of the top stories from ABS-CBN News on March 12, 2018.