Philippines breaking news now
Here are some of the latest breaking news from the Philippines:
Top Stories
- Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall in Eastern Samar: The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has announced that Typhoon Vongfong has made landfall in Eastern Samar, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to the region. (Source: GMA News)
- DOH reports 1,000 new COVID-19 cases: The Department of Health (DOH) has reported 1,000 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 1,034,000. (Source: ABS-CBN News)
- 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. (Source: Manila Bulletin)
- NBI files charges against former PNP chief: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed charges against former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Oscar Albayalde, over his alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade. (Source: Inquirer.net)
- DFA confirms death of Filipino worker in Saudi Arabia: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has confirmed the death of a Filipino worker in Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number of OFWs who have died in the country to 12. (Source: Philippine Star)
Regional News
- Cebu City logs 1,000 new COVID-19 cases: Cebu City has reported 1,000 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the city to 23,000. (Source: SunStar Cebu)
- Davao City to impose stricter curfew: Davao City is set to impose a stricter curfew to prevent the spread of COVID-19, with residents required to stay indoors from 10pm to 5am. (Source: Mindanao Times)
- Ilocos Norte to implement 2-week lockdown: Ilocos Norte is set to implement a 2-week lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, with residents required to stay indoors and only allowed to go out for essential purposes. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)
Sports News
- Gilas Pilipinas to play in FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers: The Philippine national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, is set to play in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers, with the team looking to qualify for the main tournament. (Source: ESPN Philippines)
- Azkals to play in AFC Asian Cup qualifiers: The Philippine national football team, Azkals, is set to play in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, with the team looking to qualify for the main tournament. (Source: Rappler)
Business News
- PSEi falls to 7,000-level: The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) has fallen to the 7,000-level, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and the global economy. (Source: BusinessWorld)
- SM Prime to develop new mall in Pampanga: SM Prime Holdings is set to develop a new mall in Pampanga, with the project expected to create thousands of jobs and boost the local economy. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)
Please note that these are just some of the latest breaking news from the Philippines, and the situation is subject to change.