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Here are the latest breaking news from Philstar:

Breaking News

• Pandemic Update: The Philippines reports 1,439 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 3,366,911. (Source: DOH)
• Typhoon Update: Typhoon "Karding" (international name: Ma-on) makes landfall in Zambales, bringing strong winds and heavy rains to the region. (Source: PAGASA)
• Politics: President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. signs Executive Order No. 1, which aims to streamline the government's procurement process. (Source: Malacañang)
• Economy: The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closes at 7,934.19, up 1.14% or 90.19 points. (Source: PSE)
• Sports: The Philippines defeats Indonesia 3-1 in the 2022 Southeast Asian Games men's football tournament. (Source: SEA Games)

Top Stories

• Education: The Department of Education (DepEd) announces the extension of the school year due to the ongoing pandemic. (Source: DepEd)
• Health: The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) warns of a possible shortage of COVID-19 vaccines due to supply chain issues. (Source: PhilHealth)
• Environment: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) launches a campaign to reduce plastic waste in the country. (Source: DENR)
• Business: The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) urges the government to implement policies to boost the country's economy. (Source: PCCI)
• Crime: The Philippine National Police (PNP) launches a crackdown on illegal drugs in Metro Manila. (Source: PNP)

Regional News

• North Luzon: A strong earthquake hits Abra, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure. (Source: DSWD)
• South Luzon: The Philippine National Police (PNP) arrests several suspects in connection with the killing of a journalist in Laguna. (Source: PNP)
• Visayas: The Department of Agriculture (DA) reports an outbreak of African Swine Fever in some areas of the region. (Source: DA)
• Mindanao: The Philippine Army launches a military operation against terrorist groups in Maguindanao. (Source: PA)

Please note that the news articles and updates are subject to change as new information becomes available.