Headline News in the Philippines: 2019/03/27-PM

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44 mayors face raps over drug council performance - ABS-CBN News: Raya Capulong, ABS-CBN News


MANILA - The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday lodged at the Office of the Ombudsman complaints against 44 mayors in connection with the performance of anti-drug abuse councils (ADAC) in their areas.

UST completes elims sweep of Adamson - Rappler:


(UPDATED) Dragged to a five-setter in their first meeting, UST flashes its dominance to make quick work of Adamson this time

Mayor Binay hopes for clean, peaceful polls in Makati - INQUIRER.net:


Mayor Abby Binay is hoping for clean and peaceful elections in Makati City, saying no lives must be harmed during the May midterm polls.

New studies confirm improved survival of extremely preterm babies - Manila Bulletin: Jaleen Ramos


Survival rates of extremely preterm infants have improved by leaps and bounds since the 1980s, with US and Swedish studies published this week providing new data on the trend.

Construction of CALAEX Cavite segment starts - Rappler: https://www.facebook.com/jessicamariarey


The Cavite-Laguna Expressway is expected to reduce travel time from the Cavitex to the SLEX by 45 minutes

'Bucket-list shot': Australian gets rare photo of space station in front of moon - The Guardian: Naaman Zhou


Amateur astronomer Ken Lawson says it took him eight years but he finally lined up the ‘perfect’ shot

Matt Healy airs his thoughts on 'meet-and-greet' with fans - Manila Bulletin: Marjaleen Ramos


The 1975 vocalist Matt Healy on Wednesday voiced out his stand on paid-meet-and-greets.

[ANALYSIS] How the Philippines fell for China's infamous debt trap - Rappler:


Duterte himself fell for China’s debt trap – hook, line, and sinker – and in the process put at risk the country’s natural resources and strategic assets

Shakespeare's Rose Theater brings 'Macbeth' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' to Manila - Rappler:


From Elizabethan England to modern-day Manila

LOOK: 'Avengers: Endgame' character posters reveal who've been snapped away - Rappler:


Who's ready for April 26?

UAAP Season 81: Bulldogs gain solo lead, Blue Eagles win back-to-back - ABS-CBN Sports: ABS-CBN Corp.


The repeat-seeking National University Bulldogs continued with their winning romp and added University of the East to their growing list of victims with an emphatic 25-7, 25-21, 25-15, victory Wednesday in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament at the FilOil …

Zobel brothers admit Manila Water shortcomings in water outage, ask for patience - ABS-CBN News: ABS-CBN News


MANILA - Brothers Jaime Augusto and Fernando Zobel de Ayala on Wednesday said Manila Water is taking responsibility for "shortcomings" that led to a lack of water supply that brought misery to more than a million households.

US county declares state of emergency amid measles outbreak - ABS-CBN News: Agence France-Presse


A New York county hit by a measles outbreak declared a state of emergency Tuesday and banned non-vaccinated minors from public places in a bid to prevent the once-eliminated disease from spreading.

Duterte to fire more officials - The Manila Times: CATHERINE S. VALENTE, TMT


President Rodrigo Duterte warned that he would fire more officials next week, as he vowed to give his "best shot" to get rid of corruption in government. In his speech during the Department of Social Welfare and Development's distribution of grants to benefic…

Samsung explains how Galaxy S10's enhancing features work - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com: Peter


AI is used in several places to learn your routine and prepare your phone for what you'll do next minute and in the next few hours.

N. Luzon Command: No reports of harassment of Pinoys in Scarborough - GMA News:


The Northern Luzon Command on Wednesday clarified there are no reports of harassment by the Chinese personnel against Filipino fishermen in the Scarborough Shoal. Current top breaking Philippine headlines regarding the nation, world, metro manila, regions and…

George Christensen's travel: MPs should 'be in their electorates', Morrison says - The Guardian: Paul Karp


PM’s comments come after report that Christensen spent more days in the Philippines than in parliament in 2016 and 2017

Philippines' Toyo Eatery among Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2019 - Rappler:


Toyo Eatery, Filipino chef Jordy Navarra's brainchild, had been awarded the 2018 Miele One To Watch Award

Agri damage due to El Niño now at P2.2B —NDRRMC - GMA News:


Agriculture damage in six regions as a result of El Niño has already reached P2.2 billion, with Soccsksargen suffering the most, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Current trending headlines in business, …

5G takes front act billing at Huawei's P30 series launch - ABS-CBN News: Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN News


Executives from European carriers vouched for Huawei's 5G advantage at the start of the Chinese giant's global livestream where its newest iPhone killer was announced, in a subtle counterpoint to criticism from the US.

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