Pinoy latest news

Here are some of the latest news from the Philippines:

Politics

• President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order creating a new department of disaster resilience, which will be responsible for disaster risk reduction and management. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)
• The Senate has approved the proposed 2023 national budget, which includes a P1.1 trillion allocation for infrastructure development. (Source: Manila Bulletin)
• The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has announced that it will conduct a nationwide automated election system (AES) testing and simulation on October 25-26. (Source: Philippine Star)

Economy

• The Philippine economy grew by 7.4% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by strong domestic demand and a rebound in exports. (Source: BusinessWorld)
• The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.5% to curb inflation. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)
• The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has announced that it will launch a new index that will track the performance of companies listed on the exchange. (Source: Manila Times)

Health

• The Department of Health (DOH) has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with 2,434 new cases recorded on October 18. (Source: Philippine Star)
• The DOH has also announced that it will conduct a nationwide vaccination campaign against COVID-19, with a target of vaccinating 70% of the population. (Source: Manila Bulletin)
• The Philippine Red Cross has launched a campaign to promote blood donation and to address the shortage of blood supply in the country. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Sports

• The Philippine Azkals have qualified for the 2023 Asian Cup after defeating Tajikistan 2-1 in a playoff match. (Source: Philippine Star)
• The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has announced that it will hold its 46th season starting on October 24. (Source: Manila Times)
• The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has launched a campaign to promote women's football in the country, with a target of increasing the number of female players to 10,000 by 2025. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Entertainment

• The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has announced its lineup of films for this year's festival, which will run from December 25 to January 7. (Source: Philippine Star)
• The Philippine Comedy Awards has announced its nominees for this year's awards, which will be held on November 14. (Source: Manila Times)
• The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) has announced its nominees for this year's Star Awards for Movies, which will be held on November 21. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)

These are just some of the latest news from the Philippines.