Philstar news

Philstar is a popular online news website in the Philippines, providing up-to-date news and information on various topics such as politics, business, sports, entertainment, and more. Here are some of the latest news articles from Philstar:

Top Stories

  1. Duterte to run for VP in 2022: President Rodrigo Duterte has announced that he will run for Vice President in the 2022 elections, citing his desire to continue serving the country.
  2. Pandemic worsens in PH: The Philippines has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the Department of Health (DOH) recording over 10,000 new cases in a single day.
  3. Economic growth slows down: The Philippine economy has slowed down due to the pandemic, with the country's gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate declining to 4.2% in the first quarter of 2021.
  4. Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall: Typhoon Vongfong has made landfall in Eastern Samar, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to the region.
  5. Senate approves anti-terror bill: The Senate has approved the anti-terror bill, which aims to combat terrorism and protect national security.

Business

  1. Stock market plunges: The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has experienced a significant decline in stock prices due to the pandemic and economic uncertainty.
  2. Inflation rate rises: The country's inflation rate has risen to 4.5% in April, driven by higher prices of food and transportation.
  3. BSP keeps interest rates steady: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has decided to keep interest rates steady, citing the need to support the economy during the pandemic.

Sports

  1. Gilas Pilipinas wins FIBA Asia Cup: The Philippine national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, has won the FIBA Asia Cup, defeating South Korea in the finals.
  2. UAAP Season 82 suspended: The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) has suspended its Season 82 due to the pandemic.
  3. PBA season delayed: The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has delayed its season due to the pandemic.

Entertainment

  1. Kapamilya stars join forces for charity: Several Kapamilya stars have joined forces to raise funds for charity, including a benefit concert and auction.
  2. New TV shows and movies released: Several new TV shows and movies have been released, including a new series on Netflix and a local film on cinemas.
  3. Music festivals cancelled: Several music festivals have been cancelled due to the pandemic, including a popular event in the Philippines.

These are just some of the latest news articles from Philstar. You can visit their website for more news and updates on various topics.