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Here are the latest news updates from the Philippine News Channel (PHCN):
Top Stories
- COVID-19 Update: The Philippines has reported 1,344 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 3,366,333. The Department of Health (DOH) has also reported 14 new deaths, raising the total number of fatalities to 54,511.
- Economy: The Philippine economy grew by 7.1% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by a strong recovery in the services sector. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has also reported that the country's inflation rate has eased to 4.4% in April.
- Politics: The Senate has approved the proposed 2022 budget of the Department of Education (DepEd), which aims to increase funding for education and improve the country's education system.
- Weather: A low-pressure area (LPA) has been spotted in the eastern part of the country, and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a yellow alert for possible heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Breaking News
- Fire: A fire has broken out in a commercial building in Makati City, causing damage to several businesses and displacing hundreds of people.
- Robbery: A group of robbers has stolen millions of pesos from a bank in Quezon City, with the police launching an investigation to catch the perpetrators.
Sports
- PBA: The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has announced the schedule for the upcoming 2022 PBA Governors' Cup, which will feature 12 teams competing for the championship.
- FIBA: The Philippines has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, after defeating Kazakhstan in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers.
Entertainment
- Movies: The latest movie releases in the Philippines include "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" and "The Batman".
- Music: The popular Filipino band, IV of Spades, has released a new single, "Mundo".
These are just some of the latest news updates from PHCN. For more information, you can visit their website or follow them on social media.