Abs cbn news today philippines
Here are the top news stories from ABS-CBN News today in the Philippines:
Breaking News
- COVID-19 Update: The Philippines has reported 1,789 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 1,344,444. The Department of Health (DOH) also reported 24 new deaths, raising the total number of fatalities to 22,449. (Source: ABS-CBN News)
- Typhoon Update: Typhoon Fabian has made landfall in Eastern Samar, bringing strong winds and heavy rains to the region. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 2 in several provinces. (Source: ABS-CBN News)
Top Stories
- Presidential Election: The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has announced that the 2022 presidential election will be held on May 9, 2022. The election will feature a total of 10 presidential candidates, including incumbent President Rodrigo Duterte's daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. (Source: ABS-CBN News)
- Economic Growth: The Philippine economy grew by 7.1% in the second quarter of 2021, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This is the highest growth rate since the fourth quarter of 2017. (Source: ABS-CBN News)
- Education: The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced that it will be implementing a new curriculum for senior high school students starting in the 2022-2023 school year. The new curriculum aims to focus on skills development and entrepreneurship. (Source: ABS-CBN News)
Regional News
- Mindanao: The Philippine Army has launched a military operation in Maguindanao to capture a group of Abu Sayyaf militants who have been involved in several kidnappings and bombings. (Source: ABS-CBN News)
- Visayas: The Philippine Coast Guard has rescued 14 people who were stranded on a sinking ferry off the coast of Cebu. (Source: ABS-CBN News)
Sports
- PBA: The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has announced that it will be resuming its games on October 10, 2021, after a several-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: ABS-CBN News)
- FIBA: The Philippines has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup after defeating Japan in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers. (Source: ABS-CBN News)
These are just some of the top news stories from ABS-CBN News today in the Philippines. For more news and updates, you can visit the ABS-CBN News website or follow them on social media.