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

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Filipino couple drowns while on honeymoon in the Maldives - INQUIRER.net:


A Filipino couple drowned while they were on their honeymoon in the Maldives, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday.

'Students scale Calabarzon peaks for Red immersion' - ABS-CBN News: ABS-CBN News


Some students from 2 state universities regularly hike mountains in Calabarzon to undergo immersion with communist rebels, the region's police chief said Monday.

Yasay refutes Locsin, says passport data not stolen - Rappler: https://www.facebook.com/paterno.esmaquelii


It 'is completely false and malicious' to say that former contractor Oberthur 'ran away with the data,' asserts former foreign secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr

Boy, 14, pleads guilty to committing incest with 16-year-old sister - INQUIRER.net:


A 14-year-old boy pleaded guilty to committing incest with his 16-year-old sister at a magistrate's court here.

Can China grow a flower on the moon? The countdown begins - South China Morning Post: William Zheng


In the 2015 blockbuster The Martian, Matt Damon plays an astronaut who gets stranded on Mars and survives by growing potatoes, producing enough food to last months....

Chinese firms to take over Hanjin Philippines? It’s all rumor – Palace - INQUIRER.net:


Malacañang has downplayed an ex-Philippine Navy chief's concerns about security implications of Chinese firms likely taking over Hanjin-PH.

LIST: Oil firms to hike pump prices starting Jan. 15 - INQUIRER.net:


Another round of fuel price increase will be implemented on Tuesday, January 15.

Apple will again launch a trio of iPhones later this year – report - Rappler:


The successor of the XS Max will reportedly sport 3 rear cameras

WATCH: Shay Mitchell goes for Miss Universe look; Catriona reacts - ABS-CBN News: ABS-CBN News


Catriona Gray turned into a fan girl when Hollywood actress Shay Mitchell mentioned her in one of her social media posts Monday.

Nico Bolzico’s wisdom on giving space to Solenn Heussaff: ‘No wings, no bolz’ - INQUIRER.net:


Bolzico said, “The truth is that we are so sure we will spend the rest of our lives together, that to be apart for three weeks is nothing.”

Nintendo brand falls behind Playstation and Xbox on TV - NintendoEnthusiast:


The Nintendo brand came behind Xbox and Playstation in holiday advertising spending. Did the gamble pay off?

'She wouldn't want me crying' - Friends of former Miss Universe Jamaica finalist mourn for Zandrea Bailey - Jamaica Gleaner:


Over the past month, Jade McLaren has shared video calls each Sunday with friend Miss Universe Jamaica 2014 finalist Zandrea Bailey. Yesterday should have been no different, but instead of sharing a video call, McLaren received word that Bailey had...

Palace: Passport data breach a 'serious, grave' issue - SunStar Philippines: Ruth Abbey Gita


MALACAÑANG on Monday, January 14, expressed dismay over the Department of Foreign Affairs' (DFA) disclosure that a terminated passport contractor...

House colleagues, friends pay tribute to slain solon Rodel Batocabe - GMA News:


Colleagues from the House of Representatives on Monday paid tribute to Ako Bicol party-list Representatives Rodel Batocabe who was killed after attending a gift-giving event in his hometown in Daraga, Albay last month.   Current top breaking Philippine h…

US most trustworthy, China most distrusted among Pinoys —Pulse Asia - GMA News:


With the return of the Balangiga bells last month, the United States has remained the most trusted country of Filipinos at 84 percent, a five-point increase compared with last year, results from a Pulse Asia survey released on Monday revealed. Current top bre…

Curry scores 48, hits 11 3s as Warriors beat Mavs 119-114 - ABS-CBN Sports: ABS-CBN Corp.


Stephen Curry scored 48 points, making 11 three-pointers, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Dallas Mavericks 119-114.

Samsung Suddenly 'Confirms' New Galaxy's Nasty Surprise - Forbes: Gordon Kelly


Samsung's Galaxy S10 may not be the smartphone you should buy...

Source: Pacquiao vs Mayweather rematch eyed for July - Philippine Star: Dino Maragay


Negotiations for the rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have started with the fight being planned for July, according to a source with knowledge of the dealings.

Robredo: Facebook ban on pro-Duterte websites a huge gift - INQUIRER.net:


Vice President Leni Robredo has welcomed Facebook’s ban on a local company behind spurious social media accounts known for spreading questionable articles in favor of President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration and maliciously attacking his critics.

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.

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