Headline News in the Philippines: 2019/01/14-AM

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Malampaya scam: Andaya, Napoles face trial - INQUIRER.net:


The Sandiganbayan has rejected the appeal of House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. and relatives of plunder convict Janet Lim-Napoles for the dismissal of nearly 200 criminal cases against them in connection with the P900-million Malampaya Fund scam.

Watch a Chinese probe land on the far side of the Moon - The Verge: Andrew Liptak


On January 2nd, China became the first country to land a spacecraft on the Moon’s far side (not the dark side) when the Chang’e-4 probe gently touched down the surface. Now, China’s space agency has released footage of the landing.

Minimal risk seen from Hanjin crisis - INQUIRER.net: Ben O. de Vera, Daxim L. Lucas, Doris Dumlao-Abadilla


Financial regulators stressed the stability of the Philippine banking system amid uncertainty over how the bankruptcy of a Korean shipbuilder—the biggest loan default in the country’s history—will affect the public.

Catholic bishops slam latest Duterte tirade vs clergy - INQUIRER.net:


Catholic bishops have condemned President Rodrigo Duterte’s latest tirade against the clergy as they expressed concern about its possible effects on the young generation.

Del Rosario: Let public judge DFA data breach - INQUIRER.net:


Former Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario over the weekend said he would let the public be the judge after Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. blamed the administrations of former Presidents Benigno Aquino III and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for the passport d…

High five - INQUIRER.net:


BOCAUE—June Mar Fajardo entered hallowed ground when he notched his fifth Most Valuable Player award during the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Leo Awards on Sunday at Philippine Arena here.

DNA discoverer James Watson loses honors over views on race - The Guardian: Erin Durkin


New York laboratory cuts ties with 90-year-old scientist who helped discover DNA, revoking all titles and honors

US submarine commander relieved of duty for hiring prostitutes in Philippines - The Telegraph:


The commander of the US Navy's longest serving submarine has demoted for hiring prostitutes in the Philippines.

Label behind BTS announce new boyband TXT and reveal first two members - NME Live: Rhian Daly


BigHit Entertainment, the label behind BTS, have announced a new boyband, TXT, and revealed the first two members.

‘Govt efforts to curb inflation will bring relief to more Pinoys’ - Business Mirror:


Malacañang said over the weekend that efforts of the government to tame inflation will allow more Filipino families to get a respite from high prices even as the country’s poverty rate remains high.Presidential Spokesman and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel S…

SL Agritech to slash buying price for palay, premium rice products - Business Mirror:


LOCAL hybrid-rice seed producer SL Agritech Corp. (SLAC) will cut its buying price for palay and retail price of its premium rice products to remain competitive against the anticipated influx of cheaper imported staple abroad once the rice tariffication law i…

Xiaomi to bring Android Pie to the Redmi Note 5, Redmi 6 Pro and more, opens beta registrations - gizmochina:


Last month, we saw variants of the Redmi Note 5/Redmi Note 5 Pro running Android Pie on Geekbench. Xiaomi has now confirmed that it is indeed bringing Android Pie to...

PBA: Teodoro makes mark in Ginebra debut - ABS-CBN News: Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News


Teytey Teodoro quickly showed why he earned a contract with Barangay Ginebra in just his first appearance for the Gin Kings in the 2019 PBA Philippine Cup.

Group supports new HIV, AIDS law - Sun.Star: PJ Orias


A GROUP advocating for the rights of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (Aids) hopes that...

Sharon Cuneta to bashers of PBA muse appointment: 'They don't mean anything to me' - Sports Interactive Network Philippines:


Positive vibes for the Megastar

Xbox Losing The Console War Looks Like The Best Thing That's Happened To Gaming In Years - Forbes: Kevin Murnane


A steady stream of new and innovative ideas from Xbox has changed the world of console gaming for the better.

Laos-China railway heralds new era of development - INQUIRER.net:


Laos’ decision to build a major railway not only proclaims its intention to become part of the global village but also indicates that the nation is ready to usher in a new era of peace, independence, friendship and cooperation.

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