Cnn news update philippines
Here are the latest news updates from CNN Philippines:
Top Stories
- COVID-19 cases surge in PH: The Philippines has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with 2,357 new cases recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 1,034,343.
- Duterte signs law on free college tuition: President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a measure that provides free college tuition to all students in state universities and colleges.
- Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall in PH: Typhoon Vongfong has made landfall in Eastern Samar, bringing strong winds and heavy rains to the region.
National News
- DOH reports 2,357 new COVID-19 cases: The Department of Health (DOH) has reported 2,357 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 1,034,343.
- PBBM orders review of COVID-19 response: President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered a review of the government's COVID-19 response, citing concerns over the surge in cases.
- LTO to implement new traffic rules: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is set to implement new traffic rules, including a ban on the use of mobile phones while driving.
International News
- US, China agree to cooperate on climate change: The United States and China have agreed to cooperate on climate change, with both countries pledging to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
- Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates: The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has escalated, with both sides exchanging blows and accusing each other of aggression.
- UK PM Boris Johnson resigns: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned, citing a lack of support from his own party.
Business News
- Stock market plunges amid COVID-19 surge: The Philippine stock market has plunged amid concerns over the surge in COVID-19 cases, with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index falling by 2.5%.
- Peso weakens against US dollar: The Philippine peso has weakened against the US dollar, with the exchange rate reaching a new low of 54.5 pesos per dollar.
- BSP keeps interest rates steady: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has kept interest rates steady, citing concerns over the impact of the COVID-19 surge on the economy.
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.
- PBA Commissioner's Cup set to resume: The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner's Cup is set to resume, with the league announcing a new schedule for the remaining games.
- Azkals to face Singapore in AFC Asian Cup qualifiers: The Philippine national football team, Azkals, is set to face Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, with the match scheduled to take place on June 14.
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