News update in the philippines today

Here are some of the top news updates in the Philippines today:

Politics

• The Philippine Senate has approved the proposed 2023 national budget, with a total allocation of PHP 5.024 trillion (approximately USD 100 billion). (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)
• The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has announced that it will conduct a nationwide mock election on October 24 to test the readiness of the country's election system. (Source: GMA News)

Economy

• The Philippine economy grew by 7.4% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by strong domestic demand and a recovery in the manufacturing sector. (Source: BusinessWorld)
• The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has raised its inflation forecast for 2022 to 4.5%, citing higher prices of food and fuel. (Source: Philippine Star)

Health

• The Department of Health (DOH) has reported a total of 2,341 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the country's total caseload to 3,555,351. (Source: Manila Bulletin)
• The DOH has also announced that it will conduct a nationwide vaccination campaign against COVID-19, with a focus on high-risk areas and vulnerable populations. (Source: GMA News)

Crime

• The Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched a manhunt for a group of armed men who robbed a bank in Quezon City, resulting in the death of one police officer. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)
• The PNP has also arrested a suspect in the murder of a 17-year-old girl in Laguna, who was found dead with multiple stab wounds. (Source: Manila Times)

Environment

• The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has launched a campaign to clean up the Manila Bay, which has been plagued by pollution and waste. (Source: Philippine Star)
• The DENR has also announced plans to plant 1 million trees in the next three years to help combat climate change and restore the country's forests. (Source: GMA News)

These are just some of the top news updates in the Philippines today.