Latest news in the philippines today

Here are some of the latest news in the Philippines today:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19 cases surge in PH: The Philippines reported 14,333 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the highest single-day tally since the pandemic began, bringing the total number of cases to 2,444,111. (Source: GMA News)
  2. Duterte signs law creating Department of Overseas Filipinos: President Rodrigo Duterte has signed Republic Act No. 11641, which creates the Department of Overseas Filipinos to protect and empower overseas Filipino workers. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)
  3. Lacson, Sotto file bill to abolish PNP: Senators Panfilo Lacson and Vicente Sotto III have filed a bill seeking to abolish the Philippine National Police (PNP) and replace it with a new national police force. (Source: Manila Bulletin)

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. (Source: Philippine Star)
  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 14,333 new COVID-19 cases in the country, with the National Capital Region (NCR) experiencing a surge in cases. (Source: GMA News)
  3. PBBM orders review of government's COVID-19 response: President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered a review of the government's COVID-19 response, including the vaccination program and contact tracing efforts. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)

International News

  1. PH, US hold joint military exercises: The Philippines and the United States held joint military exercises in Palawan, aimed at enhancing their defense capabilities and strengthening their alliance. (Source: Manila Bulletin)
  2. China's Xi Jinping to visit PH in August: Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit the Philippines in August, according to sources, amid efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and resolve territorial disputes in the South China Sea. (Source: Philippine Star)
  3. PH, Japan sign agreement on defense cooperation: The Philippines and Japan signed an agreement on defense cooperation, aimed at enhancing their defense capabilities and strengthening their alliance. (Source: GMA News)

Business News

  1. PH stocks rise on positive economic outlook: The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index rose by 1.2% on Tuesday, driven by positive economic outlook and expectations of a strong second quarter GDP growth. (Source: BusinessWorld)
  2. SM Prime Holdings reports 14% increase in net income: SM Prime Holdings, one of the country's largest real estate developers, reported a 14% increase in net income in the first half of the year, driven by strong property sales and rental income. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)
  3. Philippine economy grows 7.8% in Q2: The Philippine economy grew by 7.8% in the second quarter, driven by strong domestic demand and a recovery in the manufacturing sector. (Source: BusinessWorld)

These are just some of the latest news in the Philippines today.