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Here are the latest news headlines from the Philippines:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19 cases surge in PH: The Philippines reported a record-high 26,771 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total number of infections to 2,444,144.
  2. Duterte signs law on free college education: President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a measure that provides free college education to all students in state universities and colleges.
  3. Lacson files bill to abolish PNP: Senator Panfilo Lacson has filed a bill seeking to abolish the Philippine National Police (PNP) and replace it with a new national police force.

National News

  1. NDRRMC reports 1,000+ families displaced by floods: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that over 1,000 families were displaced by floods caused by heavy rainfall in several parts of the country.
  2. DOH reports 1,000+ new COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) reported that Metro Manila accounted for over 1,000 of the 26,771 new COVID-19 cases in the country.
  3. Palace: No plans to reimpose ECQ: Malacañang has denied reports that the government is planning to reimpose enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in areas with high COVID-19 cases.

International News

  1. US, PH agree to strengthen defense ties: The United States and the Philippines have agreed to strengthen their defense ties, with the US committing to provide additional military aid to the country.
  2. China, PH hold talks on South China Sea: China and the Philippines have held talks on the South China Sea, with both sides agreeing to maintain peace and stability in the region.
  3. PH, Japan sign deal on infrastructure development: The Philippines and Japan have signed a deal to develop infrastructure projects in the country, including the construction of a new airport in the Visayas region.

Business News

  1. Stock market surges on vaccine hopes: The Philippine stock market surged on Wednesday, with the main index gaining 2.4% on hopes that the COVID-19 vaccine will help boost the economy.
  2. 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.
  3. PH economy grows 6.9% in Q2: The Philippine economy grew 6.9% in the second quarter of the year, driven by the recovery of the manufacturing and services sectors.

Sports News

  1. Gilas Pilipinas loses to Australia in FIBA Asia Cup: The Philippine national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, lost to Australia in the FIBA Asia Cup, 84-68.
  2. PBA: TNT Tropang Giga wins Commissioner's Cup: The TNT Tropang Giga won the Commissioner's Cup title in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) after defeating the Magnolia Hotshots, 93-91.
  3. UAAP: UP Fighting Maroons win men's basketball title: The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons won the men's basketball title in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) after defeating the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 71-65.

These are just some of the latest news headlines from the Philippines. Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest news and updates from the country!