Headline News in the Philippines: 2018/10/12-AM

Rice 'safely conserved' in Philippines gene bank: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews

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Scientists say that more than 100 thousand varieties of rice have been safeguarded for the future.

Trump Calls Relations With Saudi Arabia 'Excellent,' While Congress Is Incensed:

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President Trump said he was not in favor of stopping arms sales to Saudi Arabia, which is accused of killing a prominent journalist in its consulate in Turkey.

Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov set to be suspended for UFC 229 melee: https://www.facebook.com/CindyBoren, http://www.facebook.com/des.bieler

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Nurmagomedov, who had his $2 million purse withheld, has been complaining of unfair treatment relative to McGregor and threatened to quite the UFC if it fires a teammate of his involved in the brawl.

Hurricane Michael shreds through Florida towns, 7 dead:

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Hurricane Michael's violence was visible on Thursday in shattered Florida coastal towns, where rows of homes were ripped from foundations and roofs were torn off schools by the near-record-force storm blamed for seven deaths. Current top breaking Philippi…

Phoenix, SMB in key faceoff:

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[Phoenix Petroleum coach Louie Alas knows that San Miguel Beer is the most dangerous team in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the moment.

Not only because the Beermen have a loaded local roster despite the continued absence of reigning four-time MVP June Mar Fajar…](https://sports.inquirer.net/322936/breaking-phoenix-smb-key-faceoff)

Comelec warns nuisance bets: Noreen Jazul

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An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) warned aspirants seeking elective posts in the May, 2019, mid-term elections not to make a mockery of the process of filing certificates of candidacy (COCs), lest they will be declared as nuisance candid…

UN: Philippines, Eritrea Don't Belong on Rights Council:

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United Nations member countries should oppose the candidacies of the Philippines and Eritrea for the Human Rights Council because of their egregious human rights records.

GovGuam appeals decision that struck down plebiscite law: Kevin Kerrigan and Mindy Aguon | The Guam Daily Post

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Three judges from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals convened Wednesday in Honolulu to hear the government of Guam appeal the District Court's decision striking down the Guam plebiscite

Cyclone Titli batters eastern India, 300000 evacuated: AFP

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Titli plays havoc in Andhra, claims 8 lives

Lyceum, San Beda nail twice-to-beat semis edge:

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The Pirates and the Red Lions put a lock on the top two spots in the NCAA men's basketball tournament

US versus China? Put that cold war talk on ice: Bhavan Jaipragas

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The cold war had hot wars in Korea, Vietnam and Cambodia and a nuclear stand off in Cuba – comparing it to today’s situation ‘would be hysterical’, Post’s China Conference hears

Kabayan: Roque sent 'feelers' to be 2019 nominee: https://www.facebook.com/pia.ranada

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(UPDATED) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque says the supposed request is 'absolutely false'

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.