Local news philippines

Here are some recent local news stories from the Philippines:

National News

  1. COVID-19 cases surge in the Philippines: The country has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 10,000 new cases recorded in a single day. The Department of Health has attributed the increase to the spread of the more contagious Delta variant. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)
  2. President Duterte signs law increasing SSS pension: President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a measure increasing the pension of Social Security System (SSS) members. The law aims to provide a higher pension to SSS retirees. (Source: Manila Bulletin)
  3. DOH launches vaccination drive for minors: The Department of Health has launched a vaccination drive for minors aged 12 to 17 years old. The drive aims to protect children from COVID-19 and other vaccine-preventable diseases. (Source: Philippine Star)

Regional News

  1. Typhoon Odette leaves trail of destruction in Visayas: Typhoon Odette has left a trail of destruction in the Visayas region, with reports of widespread flooding, landslides, and power outages. (Source: Cebu Daily News)
  2. Davao City to implement stricter curfew: Davao City has implemented a stricter curfew to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The curfew will be in effect from 10 PM to 4 AM. (Source: Mindanao Times)
  3. Ilocos Norte to host international surfing competition: Ilocos Norte will host the 2022 International Surfing Competition, which is expected to attract surfers from around the world. (Source: Philippine Information Agency)

Business News

  1. Philippine economy grows 7.1% in Q2: The Philippine economy has grown 7.1% in the second quarter of 2021, driven by the recovery of the manufacturing and services sectors. (Source: BusinessWorld)
  2. SM Prime to develop new mall in Pampanga: SM Prime Holdings has announced plans to develop a new mall in Pampanga province. The mall is expected to be completed by 2024. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)
  3. Globe Telecom launches 5G services: Globe Telecom has launched its 5G services in select areas of the country. The company aims to expand its 5G network to more areas in the coming months. (Source: Manila Bulletin)

Sports News

  1. Gilas Pilipinas to compete in FIBA Asia Cup: The Philippine national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, will compete in the FIBA Asia Cup in August. The team is looking to improve its ranking in the tournament. (Source: Philippine Star)
  2. PBA to resume games in October: The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has announced plans to resume its games in October. The league has been on hiatus since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Manila Bulletin)
  3. Azkals to compete in AFC Asian Cup qualifiers: The Philippine national football team, Azkals, will compete in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers in September. The team is looking to qualify for the tournament for the first time. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)

These are just some of the recent local news stories from the Philippines.