Gma news may 21 may 2018
Here are the top stories from GMA News on May 21, 2018:
Top Stories
- Duterte to declare martial law in Mindanao: President Rodrigo Duterte is set to declare martial law in Mindanao after the Maute Group, a local terrorist organization, seized control of Marawi City.
- Marawi City under siege: The Maute Group, led by Omar Maute, has taken control of Marawi City, prompting the Philippine military to launch a rescue operation to retake the city.
- PNP to deploy 1,000 personnel to Marawi: The Philippine National Police (PNP) is deploying 1,000 personnel to Marawi City to assist in the rescue operation and maintain order in the area.
- DFA advises Filipinos in Marawi to stay indoors: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has advised Filipinos in Marawi City to stay indoors and avoid traveling to the area due to the ongoing conflict.
- Pope Francis prays for Marawi: Pope Francis has expressed his concern over the situation in Marawi City and has prayed for the safety of those affected by the conflict.
Other News
- DOH reports 1,000 dengue cases in Metro Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has reported 1,000 cases of dengue fever in Metro Manila, prompting health officials to urge residents to take precautions against the disease.
- LRT-1 to resume operations on May 22: The Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) is set to resume operations on May 22 after a 10-day shutdown due to a derailment.
- PBA to hold protest rally vs. TRAIN law: The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is set to hold a protest rally against the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law, which they claim will increase the cost of living for Filipinos.
- NBA to hold games in Manila and Cebu: The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that it will hold games in Manila and Cebu as part of its 2018-2019 season.
- Mayweather to face Nasukawa in boxing match: Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is set to face Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in a boxing match on New Year's Eve.
These are just some of the top stories from GMA News on May 21, 2018.