Gma news may 21 may 2018

Here are the top stories from GMA News on May 21, 2018:

Top Stories

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.