Manila latest news

Here are the latest news updates from Manila, the capital city of the Philippines:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19 cases surge in Metro Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) reported a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila, with 1,344 new cases recorded on Monday, bringing the total to 34,351.
  2. LRT-2 operations suspended due to technical issues: The Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) was suspended on Monday morning due to technical issues, affecting thousands of commuters.
  3. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno orders probe into alleged corruption in city government: Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has ordered an investigation into alleged corruption in the city government, following reports of irregularities in the awarding of contracts.
  4. Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall in Eastern Samar: Typhoon Vongfong made landfall in Eastern Samar on Monday, bringing strong winds and heavy rains to the region.
  5. DOTr to implement new traffic rules in Metro Manila: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to implement new traffic rules in Metro Manila, including a ban on left turns at certain intersections and a reduced speed limit on certain roads.

Business and Economy

  1. Philippine economy grows 6.4% in Q1 2023: The Philippine economy grew 6.4% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by strong growth in the services sector.
  2. SM Prime Holdings to develop new mall in Manila: SM Prime Holdings, one of the largest mall operators in the Philippines, has announced plans to develop a new mall in Manila.
  3. Philippine stock market rises on positive economic data: The Philippine stock market rose on Monday, driven by positive economic data and optimism about the country's economic prospects.

Sports

  1. Gilas Pilipinas to face Australia in FIBA World Cup qualifiers: The Philippine national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, will face Australia in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers on February 24.
  2. UAAP Season 84 to start on August 6: The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) has announced that the 84th season of the league will start on August 6.

Entertainment

  1. Kapamilya Channel to launch new TV series: Kapamilya Channel, a popular TV network in the Philippines, is set to launch a new TV series, "Marry Me, Now".
  2. ABS-CBN to air new TV series "Ang Lihim ng Puso": ABS-CBN, another major TV network in the Philippines, is set to air a new TV series, "Ang Lihim ng Puso", starting on February 27.

These are just some of the latest news updates from Manila.