Headline News in the Philippines: 2019/02/12-AM

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Inner circle hopes to harness Duterte 'magic' in Senate bids - ABS-CBN News: Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News


MANILA - With the campaign period officially started, President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to intensify his endorsement for his bets in the senatorial race, especially those who belong to his inner circle.

Sara Duterte’s ‘Hugpong’ kicks off campaign in Pampanga - INQUIRER.net:


SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio's Hugpong ng Pagbabago party (HNP) kicks off its 90-day election campaign on Tuesday here in the province of

Cop gets medal for keeping his cool - INQUIRER.net:


For grace under fire from a Chinese woman armed with a cup of “taho,” PO1 William Cristobal received honors on Monday from the Philippine National Police commander.

Commander Bravo frustrated but will toe line – MILF chair - INQUIRER.net:


DAVAO CITY — The commander of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in northwestern Mindanao, popularly known as Commander Bravo, is frustrated by the results of the recent plebiscite in Lanao del Norte but will support the rebel group’s efforts to achieve…

NBA to investigate if Lakers, Ben Simmons contact violated rules - ESPN:


An NBA spokesman told ESPN on Monday that the league is looking into whether any contact took place between Ben Simmons and the Lakers that violated NBA rules.

Everything to expect from MWC 2019, the world's biggest smartphone show - The Next Web: Napier Lopez


Mobile World Congress is right around the corner, set to start on February 24. It’s the world’s biggest show on smartphones and mobile technology, and we’re expecting a ton of news. Leaks and rumors are rampant in the days leading up to the event, so there’s …

PH posts 4th straight month of weaker long-term investment inflows - INQUIRER.net: Daxim L. Lucas


Long-term equity capital entering the Philippines from overseas slowed for the fourth straight month in November 2018—a trend that reversed the record-high investment levels reported earlier that year, data from the central bank showed.

T-bill rates rise across the board - INQUIRER.net:


The Bureau of the Treasury sold all P20 billion in T-bills it offered Monday amid robust demand even as rates rose across the board ahead of a possible retail treasury bond (RTB) offering this year.

Filipinos genetically predisposed to colon cancer? - INQUIRER.net:


Filipinos could have a genetic risk for developing colon cancer, said Dr. Noel Sunico-Rodriguez Fajardo, a Filipino-American physician whose advocacy is to help the fight against colon cancer.

SpaceX's Raptor Engine Hits Power Level for Starship Launches, Elon Musk Says - Space.com: Meghan Bartels


A test fire of SpaceX's newest engine reached the power level necessary for the company's next round of rocket designs, CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter.

Earth's earliest mobile organisms lived 2.1 billion years ago - ABS-CBN News: Will Dunham, Reuters


WASHINGTON - Scientists have discovered in 2.1-billion-year-old black shale from a quarry in Gabon the earliest evidence of a revolutionary development in the history of life on Earth, the ability of organisms to move from one place to another on their own.

To almost no one’s surprise, Mars One is done - Ars Technica: Eric Berger


Mars One's greatest sin may be making Lee Hutchinson look smart.

World seeing 'catastrophic collapse' of insects – study | News | GMA News Online - GMA News:


Nearly half of all insect species worldwide are in rapid decline and a third could disappear altogether, according to a study warning of dire consequences for crop pollination and natural food chains. Current top breaking Philippine headlines regarding the na…

Princess for PM: Why populists' royal election bid shook Thailand - ABS-CBN News: Panu Wongcha-um, Reuters


BANGKOK - The political career of Thailand's Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi lasted only three days, but in that time her declaration that she would be a candidate for prime minister in a March election shook up the kingdom.

SMC willing to advance payment to landowners affected by TPLEX - Philippine Star: Richmond Mercurio


San Miguel Corp. (SMC), through its Private Infra Development Corp., plans to advance the payment for the unpaid portion of the properties acquired by the government as part of the construction of the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX).

ANC Soundbytes: 70 dead in measles outbreak - ABS-CBN News: ABS-CBN News


The health department admits the rise in measles cases was caused by low vaccination turnout, with a sharp dip in 2018.

Gov't selling stake in NLEX, SCTEX operator - ABS-CBN News: ABS-CBN News


The government is selling 76,000 common shares in the Tollways Management Corp, which operates the North Luzon Expressway and the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway.

Indonesian rules Ronda Stage 4 - manilastandard.net:


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Good day steemit community. Current news is one of the important information staple of our time. I've curated some headlines of the Philippines,to simplify the life of fellow steemian who wants to have a glimpse of the current events in the country. We can now have an overview of what's happening around us.

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