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Here are the top stories of The Manila Times for Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

READ: Covid cases up by 53% in NCR

Covid-19 cases have been increasing by as much as 53 percent in the National Capital Region or NCR over the past week, but independent tracker OCTA Research said there was no need to reimpose stronger restrictions such as lockdowns.

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READ: 'How to Murder Your Husband' writer jailed for killing spouse

A US writer, who penned a tract titled "How Murder Your Husband," was sentenced to life in prison on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) for fatally shooting her spouse.

READ: 'Future of online gaming depends on Marcos admin'

Online gaming or online gambling is still in limbo, but revenue figures show that this should be looked at as a viable source of income, a ranking Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. official said on Tuesday.

READ: Robin ready to do his job as senator

Senator-elect Robin Padilla — who topped the recent May 9, 2022 elections, outvoting veteran senators, both incumbent and returning senators — attended a briefing on the legislative process on Tuesday, June 14.

READ: Warriors on brink of NBA title

Andrew Wiggins scored 26 points as the Golden State Warriors battled past the Boston Celtics 104-94 to move within one win of a seventh NBA championship crown on Monday (Tuesday in Manila).

READ: Concepcion: No need for higher alert levels

Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Jose Maria "Joey" Concepcion 3rd said on Tuesday alert levels should not be escalated even if Covid-19 cases surge as long as the country's hospital capacity rate remains low.

READ: Prepare for hard times ‒ lawmaker

House Deputy Speaker and Davao City Third District Rep. Isidro Ungab advised Filipinos to be prepared and properly plan how to manage their income and spending as the country braces itself for difficult economic times ahead.

READ: Keep off Ayungin Shoal, China warned

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has warned that not even China can stop Philippine troops from conducting resupply missions to the Ayungin or Second Thomas Shoal after the Chinese Coast Guard allegedly blocked recently the entrance to the underwater sandbank in the South China Sea or West Philippine Sea.

READ: Flexi work pushed for govt employees

Sen. Mary Grace Poe has called on the government to implement work-from-home arrangements for civil servants without compromising public service delivery amid rising transport costs.

READ: Lookout order issued vs abusive SUV driver

The Philippine National Police is now coordinating with the Bureau of Immigration to ensure that the driver of the SUV that was involved in a controversial hit-and-run incident in Mandaluyong City will be barred from leaving the country.

In regional news,

READ: Mayor suspends classes in Casiguran

Following the recent phreatic eruption of Bulusan Volcano, incoming governor and incumbent Casiguran town Mayor Edwin "Boboy" Hamor ordered the suspension of classes in his town.

In world news,

READ: NKorea warned vs new nuke test

South Korea's top diplomat said on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) that North Korea had completed preparations for a new nuclear test and only a political decision by that country's top leadership could prevent it from going forward.

READ: Zelenskyy to allies: Send more weapons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made an impassioned plea to Western allies to speed arms deliveries and help stem "terrifying" casualties as Russian forces lay siege to Sievierodonetsk, destroying the last bridges into the eastern industrial hub.

In business,

READ: Marcos advised on economy

Economic and political experts gave their recommendations on what President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. should prioritize in his first 100 days during a forum, held by the Integrated Development Studies Institute on Tuesday.

And in sports,

READ: Northport guns for solo lead

Barely given a second look as a title contender, Northport tries to continue its winning ways and takes a crack at solo leadership when it battles a banged up Magnolia Timplados team in the PBA Philippine Cup at the SM Mall of Asia Arena today, June 15.

Rigoberto Tiglao and Fr. Ranhilio Aquino are the featured columnists on the front page of The Times.

Tiglao points out that

READ: Local oil firms' profits make up a huge chunk of fuel prices

Fr. Aquino makes a case for

READ: Jurisprudence and the protection of the vulnerable

In The Times editorial, it is urged to

READ: Keep nuclear waste out of WPS

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This is Dafort Villaseran reporting. Have a great day ahead!