Manila latest news
Here are the latest news updates from Manila, the capital city of the Philippines:
Top Stories
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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".
- 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.