Phcn news at a glance

Here are the latest news updates from the Philippine News Agency (PNA) at a glance:

Top Stories

  1. Duterte orders probe into alleged corruption in PNP: President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered an investigation into alleged corruption within the Philippine National Police (PNP) following reports of irregularities in the procurement of police equipment and supplies.
  2. DOH reports 1,169 new COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths: The Department of Health (DOH) has reported 1,169 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 deaths, bringing the total number of cases to 1,311,511 and the death toll to 23,454.
  3. NDRRMC reports 14,000 families affected by floods in Cagayan Valley: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has reported that 14,000 families have been affected by floods in Cagayan Valley, with 10,000 families displaced.

National News

  1. Senate approves bill increasing SSS pension: The Senate has approved a bill increasing the pension of Social Security System (SSS) members, with the proposed increase ranging from PHP 2,000 to PHP 5,000 per month.
  2. DOLE to provide aid to displaced workers in Cagayan Valley: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has announced that it will provide aid to displaced workers in Cagayan Valley affected by the floods.
  3. PDEA seizes P1.4 billion worth of illegal drugs: The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has seized P1.4 billion worth of illegal drugs in a series of operations in Metro Manila and other parts of the country.

International News

  1. US, PH agree to strengthen defense ties: The United States and the Philippines have agreed to strengthen their defense ties, with the signing of a new agreement on defense cooperation.
  2. China, PH to hold talks on South China Sea: China and the Philippines will hold talks on the South China Sea, with the aim of resolving disputes and promoting cooperation in the region.
  3. Japan, PH sign agreement on infrastructure development: Japan and the Philippines have signed an agreement on infrastructure development, with a focus on improving transportation and energy infrastructure in the country.

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, which will be held in Indonesia from August 16 to 30.
  2. PBA to resume games in October: The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has announced that it will resume its games in October, after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. SEA Games to be held in Vietnam in 2023: The Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) will be held in Vietnam in 2023, with the Philippines set to host the event in 2025.

These are just some of the latest news updates from the Philippine News Agency (PNA). For more news and updates, please visit the PNA website or follow them on social media.