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Here are the latest news headlines from the Philippines:
Top Stories
- COVID-19 cases surge in PH: The Philippines has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with 14,333 new infections recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 3,444,351.
- 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.
- 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
- NDRRMC reports 1,000+ families displaced by floods: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has reported that over 1,000 families have been displaced by floods in various parts of the country.
- DOH reports 1,000+ new COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has reported that over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded in Metro Manila in the past 24 hours.
- LTFRB suspends operations of 3 bus companies: The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has suspended the operations of three bus companies for violating traffic rules and regulations.
International News
- PH, US hold joint military exercises: The Philippines and the United States have held joint military exercises aimed at enhancing their defense capabilities and strengthening their alliance.
- China, ASEAN agree on South China Sea code: China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed on a code of conduct for the South China Sea, aimed at reducing tensions in the region.
- PH, Japan sign deal on defense cooperation: The Philippines and Japan have signed a deal on defense cooperation, aimed at enhancing their defense capabilities and strengthening their alliance.
Sports News
- Gilas Pilipinas loses to Australia in FIBA World Cup: The Philippine national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, has lost to Australia in the FIBA World Cup, 97-59.
- PBA: TNT Tropang Giga wins Commissioner's Cup: The TNT Tropang Giga has won the Commissioner's Cup title in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
- UAAP: UP Fighting Maroons win men's basketball title: The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons have won the men's basketball title in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).
These are just some of the latest news headlines from the Philippines.