Headline News in the Philippines: 2018/09/23-AM

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Brett Kavanaugh's Accuser Says She's Willing to Testify Before Judiciary Committee:


The decision by the woman, Christine Blasey Ford, came after days of uncertainty over whether she would appear at a hearing and answer questions about her accusations of sexual assault.

Starters combine for 82 as TNT trounces Rain or Shine in Iloilo:


TNT KaTropa’s bench combined for a high 82 points to defeat the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 110-104, on Saturday in Passi, Iloilo in the 2018 PBA Governors’ Cup. Current Philippine headlines on sports on basketball(PBA, NBA, FIBA), boxing(WBF),…

Police colonel arrested for extorting iPhoneX from drug suspect's kin: Katherine Marajas


How far would you go to own an iPhone X?
This police colonel from Bulacan may have sacrificed his career and reputation for one.

Forced evacuation in CAR as storm nears: Raymund Catindig


The regional Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) vowed to implement forced evacuation measures in the event of heavy rainfall brought by a new storm coming today.

Men of Influence for the Philippine Cancer Society: Carmen N. Pedrosa


I have stopped going to parties, but on this occasion I made an exception. It was the annual Men of Influence fund-raising party for the Philippine Cancer Society.

27 Pinays rescued from Malaysian sex ring: Janvic Mateo


The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has repatriated 27 Filipinas rescued from a sex trafficking syndicate in Malaysia last month.

Vatican announces historic deal with China on bishops: https://www.facebook.com/AFPnewsenglish


(UPDATED) China immediately says it was hopeful of better relations, while Taiwan insists its ties with the Vatican were safe

Duterte treks dictatorial path of FM – Left: , http://davaotoday.com/main/author/kencagula/


The political left has accused President Rodrigo Duterte of leaning farther toward Martial Law, and said the President has made…

Police mull charges against pro-Duterte blogger: Gilbert P. Felongco, Correspondent


One post warned people planning to join protest that there could be repeat of bomb attack

Marawi City votes in special barangay, SK elections: https://www.facebook.com/qwertyatty


Election watchdogs report irregularities and a few poll-related incidents in some areas in the conduct of the village and youth council polls

New storm threatens Northern Luzon: Jaleen Ramos


Tropical cyclone “Trami” (international name) has further intensified into a storm while on its way toward the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Saturday.

Sandiganbayan OKs Floirendo's HK trip: politics.com.ph


Davao Del Norte 2nd District Representative Antonio Floirendo Jr. has been allowed by the Sandiganbayan 6th Division to go to Hong Kong this month.

Port of Manila posts revenue surplus in August, belies Pilipinas Shell claims of P448-M tax diversion: Rizal Obanil


The Port of Manila on Saturday maintained that it posted a revenue collection surplus in August despite claims Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp.’s payment of P448.61 million in duties and taxes for its importation was illegally diverted to the port.

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