Breaking news philippines

Here are some of the latest breaking news from the Philippines:

Top Stories

  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 over 540,000.
  3. NBI arrests 14 individuals in illegal drug bust: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested 14 individuals in a raid on an illegal drug den in Quezon City, seizing P1.5 million worth of illegal drugs.
  4. LRT-1 operations suspended due to technical issues: The Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) has suspended operations due to technical issues, affecting thousands of commuters in Metro Manila.
  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.

Regional News

  1. Cebu City logs 100 new COVID-19 cases: Cebu City has reported 100 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the city to over 10,000.
  2. Davao City implements stricter quarantine measures: Davao City has implemented stricter quarantine measures, including a 24-hour curfew, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  3. Ilocos Norte province placed under state of calamity: The Ilocos Norte province has been placed under a state of calamity due to the impact of Typhoon Vongfong, which has caused widespread damage and flooding in the region.

Sports News

  1. Gilas Pilipinas defeats Indonesia in FIBA Asia Cup: The Philippine national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, has defeated Indonesia in the FIBA Asia Cup, advancing to the quarterfinals of the tournament.
  2. Azkals defeat Singapore in AFC Asian Cup qualifiers: The Philippine national football team, Azkals, has defeated Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, securing a spot in the tournament.

Business News

  1. PSEi index falls 1.3% due to COVID-19 concerns: The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) has fallen 1.3% due to concerns over the impact of COVID-19 on the economy.
  2. SM Prime Holdings reports 14% drop in net income: SM Prime Holdings, one of the largest real estate companies in the Philippines, has reported a 14% drop in net income due to the impact of COVID-19 on its business.

These are just some of the latest breaking news from the Philippines. Stay tuned for more updates!