Cnn news today headlines philippines
Here are some of the top headlines from CNN Philippines today:
Breaking News
- 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.
- DOH reports 1,000 new COVID-19 cases: The Department of Health (DOH) has reported 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the Philippines, bringing the total number of cases to over 1.3 million.
National News
- Senate approves bill to increase SSS pension: The Senate has approved a bill that aims to increase the pension of Social Security System (SSS) members, with the proposed increase ranging from 20% to 50%.
- 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 road accident.
International News
- US-China trade tensions escalate: The United States and China have escalated their trade tensions, with the US imposing new tariffs on Chinese goods and China retaliating with its own tariffs on US goods.
- North Korea conducts new missile test: North Korea has conducted a new missile test, which has been condemned by the international community.
Business News
- PSEi falls to 7,400: The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) has fallen to 7,400, amid concerns over the global economy and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- BSP keeps interest rates steady: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has kept interest rates steady, citing the need to support the economy during the pandemic.
Sports News
- Gilas Pilipinas loses to Australia in FIBA Asia Cup: The Philippine national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, has lost to Australia in the FIBA Asia Cup, 84-68.
- Azkals lose to Vietnam in AFC Asian Cup qualifiers: The Philippine national football team, Azkals, has lost to Vietnam in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, 1-0.
Please note that these headlines are subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news, I recommend checking the CNN Philippines website or other reputable news sources.