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Here are some breaking news updates from the Philippines:

Latest News

  1. Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall in Eastern Samar: The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has announced that Typhoon Vongfong has made landfall in Eastern Samar, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to the region.
  2. DOH reports 1,000 new COVID-19 cases: The Department of Health (DOH) has reported 1,000 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 1,000,000.
  3. LRT-2 operations suspended due to technical issues: The Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) has suspended its operations due to technical issues, affecting thousands of commuters in Metro Manila.
  4. NBI arrests 10 individuals in illegal drug bust: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested 10 individuals in an illegal drug bust in Quezon City, seizing large quantities of illegal drugs and firearms.
  5. DFA confirms death of Filipino worker in Saudi Arabia: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has confirmed the death of a Filipino worker in Saudi Arabia, who was reportedly killed in a construction accident.

Top Stories

  1. President Duterte to visit China for Belt and Road Forum: President Rodrigo Duterte is set to visit China for the Belt and Road Forum, where he is expected to discuss trade and investment opportunities between the two countries.
  2. Senate to investigate alleged corruption in PNP: The Senate is set to investigate allegations of corruption within the Philippine National Police (PNP), following reports of irregularities in the agency's procurement and financial transactions.
  3. DOE to implement new fuel standards: The Department of Energy (DOE) is set to implement new fuel standards, which aim to reduce air pollution and improve fuel efficiency in the country.
  4. MMDA to implement new traffic rules: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to implement new traffic rules, including the ban on private vehicles in certain areas of Metro Manila.
  5. PBA to hold All-Star Game: The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is set to hold its annual All-Star Game, featuring some of the league's top players.

Sports

  1. Gilas Pilipinas to compete in FIBA Asia Cup: The Philippine national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, is set to compete in the FIBA Asia Cup, which is scheduled to take place in August.
  2. Azkals to face Singapore in friendly match: The Philippine national football team, Azkals, is set to face Singapore in a friendly match, which is scheduled to take place in July.
  3. PBA to hold Commissioner's Cup: The PBA is set to hold its Commissioner's Cup, which is scheduled to take place in June and July.

Weather

  1. Typhoon Vongfong brings heavy rainfall to Eastern Visayas: Typhoon Vongfong is bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to Eastern Visayas, prompting authorities to issue a red alert in the region.
  2. LPA to bring rain showers to Metro Manila: A low-pressure area (LPA) is expected to bring rain showers to Metro Manila, prompting authorities to issue a yellow alert in the region.