Headline News in the Philippines: 2019/02/05-AM

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Check your compass: The magnetic north pole is on the move - INQUIRER.net:


Earth's north magnetic pole has been drifting so fast in the last few decades that scientists say past estimates are no longer accurate enough for precise navigation.

Renders based on Samsung foldable smartphone video leak published - Notebookcheck.net: Daniel R Deakin


A number of new renders have been published by LetsGoDigital based on the glimpse of the foldable smartphone in the recently leaked video from Samsung Vietnam. The latest images reflect the surprisingly slim-looking front screen and the amount of icons that c…

Fortnite Chinese New Year event may be exclusive to Chinese players - FortniteINTEL:


New reports suggest that the upcoming Chinese New Year event in Fortnite will be unavailable to players outside of China, despite popular belief. Recent rumors have pointed to the Chinese New Year event being available to all players, no matter the player’s r…

House bill imposes heavy penalties on ‘political butterflies’ - INQUIRER.net:


Politicians who jump from one party to another for political expedience will face unprecedented penalties, including removal from office, under a bill that has been approved for plenary consideration by a House committee.

InSight's seismometer now has a cozy shelter on Mars - Phys.org:


For the past several weeks, NASA's InSight lander has been making adjustments to the seismometer it set on the Martian surface on Dec. 19. Now it's reached another milestone by placing a domed shield over the seismometer to help the instrument collect accurat…

5 common misconceptions about the keto diet, and the truth behind them - The Australian Financial Review:


Certain facets of the ketogenic diet are frequently misunderstood, according to author Jennifer Still, who's been on the diet in 2014. Here, she lists five common misconceptions about it.

More Manila Bay polluters face closure - INQUIRER.net:


Hotels and malls that contribute to pollution in Manila Bay are the government’s next targets in its ongoing cleanup campaign.

New Star Map Reveals the Milky Way Is Warped - Gizmodo: Ryan F. Mandelbaum


A new analysis of pulsing stars has revealed the Milky Way’s twisted shape.

Deadly Indonesian Quake Was a Rare 'Superfast' Event - Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Esprit Smith


The extreme speed of last fall's Indonesian earthquake - rupturing faster than 9,000 mph (14,500 kph) - created a sort of 'seismic boom' that intensified the shaking.

BDO raises P35 billion via fixed rate bonds - Philippine Star: Lawrence Agcaoili


BDO Unibank Inc. raised P35 billion as investors gobbled up its bond offering aimed at supporting the bank’s expansion and at the same time diversifying its funding sources.

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What Nadine Lustre did about driver who threw trash from vehicle - ABS-CBN News: ABS-CBN News


Actress Nadine Lustre could not help but confront a driver whom she saw throwing paper and plastic wrappers from the vehicle’s window, as she urged her followers to do their part in protecting and conserving the environment.

Oil firms rollback pump prices - Manila Bulletin: MB Business


The oil industry players have started rolling back pump prices for this week at the scale of P0.60 per liter for gasoline; P0.35 per liter for diesel; and P0.20 per liter for kerosene. Majority of the oil companies advised of price cuts effective 6:00 a.m.…

17 New Features Your Favorite Apps Added While You Weren't Looking - Gizmodo: David Nield


It can be hard to keep up with all the features being added to all the apps you’ve got on your phone—which is why we’ve pulled together this rundown of recently added or particularly obscure features you might not have noticed in the apps you use every day. F…

Lorenzana: Beaching ramp in Spratlys to be completed in early 2019 - INQUIRER.net:


Citing delays due to rough seas, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the construction of a beaching ramp on Philippine-held Pagasa Island (Thitu) in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) will be finished within early 2019.

Familiar faces make Blatche transition to Guiao system seem 'like clockwork' - Sports Interactive Network Philippines:


Naturalized center comfortable with Guiao system

Catriona's grand homecoming slated February 21, 23 - Philippine Star: Rosette Adel


All is set for Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray’s return to the Philippines this month.

DOH-9 discovers 14 filariasis cases in Zambo City - pna.gov.ph: R. G. Antonet Go


ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Department of Health-Region 9 (DOH-9) is set to conduct oral mass drug administration this month to prevent the spread of cases of filariasis in this city.Dr. Mary Rose Bugtai, DOH-9 regional infectious disease cluster head, said Monday …

PBA: Kevin Alas confirmed to have another torn ACL - ABS-CBN Sports: ABS-CBN Corp.


Kevin Alas of NLEX goes down with another torn ACL in his right knee.

Ayala Land buys 20% of Mitsubishi in Laguna park - manilastandard.net:


Manila Standard | Defining The News

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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