Manila news

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

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19 cases surge in Metro Manila: The number of COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila has increased significantly in the past week, with the city's healthcare system struggling to cope with the surge. (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
  2. LRT-2 operations suspended due to technical issues: The Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) has suspended its operations due to technical issues, affecting thousands of commuters. (GMA News Online)
  3. Manila mayor orders closure of markets, malls: Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has ordered the closure of all markets and malls in the city to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Rappler)

Business

  1. Philippine economy grows 6.4% in Q2: The Philippine economy grew 6.4% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by strong domestic demand and a rebound in exports. (BusinessWorld)
  2. SM Prime Holdings to develop new mall in Manila: SM Prime Holdings, one of the country's largest mall operators, has announced plans to develop a new mall in Manila's Ermita district. (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
  3. Jollibee Foods Corp. to expand in China: Jollibee Foods Corp., the parent company of Jollibee, has announced plans to expand its operations in China, with plans to open new stores in the country. (BusinessMirror)

Politics

  1. President Duterte to run for vice president: President Rodrigo Duterte has announced that he will run for vice president in the 2022 elections. (Rappler)
  2. Senator Trillanes to run for president: Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has announced that he will run for president in the 2022 elections. (GMA News Online)
  3. House of Representatives approves 2022 budget: The House of Representatives has approved the 2022 national budget, which includes a significant increase in funding for infrastructure projects. (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Sports

  1. Gilas Pilipinas to compete in FIBA World Cup: The Philippine national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, will compete in the 2023 FIBA World Cup in the Philippines. (Sports Illustrated)
  2. UAAP Season 84 to start in November: The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) has announced that its Season 84 will start in November. (Rappler)
  3. PBA to hold games in Manila: The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has announced that it will hold games in Manila's Mall of Asia Arena. (GMA News Online)

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