Measles outbreak declared in NCR; 55 deaths in San Lazaro recorded - ABS-CBN News: Raphael Bosano, ABS-CBN News
Health Secretary Francisco Duque on Wednesday confirmed an outbreak of measles in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Commission on Appointments confirms Año as DILG chief - ABS-CBN News: ABS-CBN News
The powerful Commission on Appointments confirmed Wednesday the appointment of two former military officials to President Rodrigo Duterte's Cabinet.
Under House Bill 8909, any person found possessing illegal drugs during a social gathering may face the death penalty and a fine of up to P10 million
It's not your compass that's acting up: The 'magnetic north' just changed - Moneycontrol.com:
The magnetic north is what your compass locates and it has never sat still
Pacers fans troll visiting Lakers with 'trade' jeers - Philippine Star: Luisa Morales
As if a blowout win wasn't enough, Indiana Pacers fans didn't hold back from adding insult to injury during the Pacers' 136-94 demolition of the Los Angeles Lakers
Our Milky Way galaxy is truly warped, at least around edges - INQUIRER.net:
It turns out our Milky Way galaxy is truly warped, at least around the far edges.Scientists in China and Australia released an updated 3D map
San Miguel looks to snap two-game skid as Beermen face Blackwater Elite - Sports Interactive Network Philippines:
San Miguel aims to snap two-game losing skid vs Blackwater
NBA: Lakers still waiting before ending Davis trade talks - ABS-CBN News: Field Level Media/Reuters
Lakers' president of basketball operations Magic Johnson still wants the Pelicans to start making counteroffers and will listen to them.
House panels recommend charges vs Aquino, Abad, Garin over Dengvaxia mess - INQUIRER.net:
MANILA, Philippines — A joint panel of the House of Representatives on Wednesday recommended the filing of criminal and administrative charges
Hanjin 'very sensitive' to security fears over possible 'Chinese takeover' —,SBMA chief - Philippine Star: Ian Nicolas Cigaral
Shipbuilder Hanjin Philippines — which recently declared bankruptcy after it defaulted on over $400 million in bank loans — is “very sensitive” to security concerns raised following reports saying Chinese firms have expressed interest in taking over the Phili…
Immigration bureau tightens work permit application for foreigners - ABS-CBN News: ABS-CBN News
The Bureau of Immigration on Wednesday said it will require foreign nationals applying for work permits to submit additional documents following a reported increase in the number of foreigners employed locally to the alleged detriment of Filipino workers.
Panelo: Ignore ‘negative blabbering’ of De Lima vs Duterte - INQUIRER.net: Darryl John Esguerra
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said he would “happily” ignore the "vindictive and negative blabbering" of Senator Leila De Lima.
Duterte honors soldiers killed in Jolo blasts, clash with Abu Sayyaf - ABS-CBN News: Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday visited the families of the soldiers killed in the blasts that hit a Catholic Church in Jolo, Sulu and the clash between government troops and Abu Sayyaf bandits in Patikul, Sulu.
Bangko Sentral 'ripe' for policy easing in first quarter: PNB president - ABS-CBN News: ABS-CBN News
The BSP could cut the overnight borrowing rate by 25 basis points in the first quarter. Slashing the reserve ratio requirement will be a "balancing act," PNB president Wick Veloso told The Briefing on ANC's Market Edge.
Revising the history of big, climate-altering volcanic eruptions - Science Daily:
Researchers have developed a new isotopic method to analyze the recent history of large stratospheric volcanic eruptions, using 2,600 years' worth of records contained in ice cores from Antarctica. Stratospheric eruptions can launch sulfate particles more tha…
Mighty Sports sweeps group stage in Dubai with comeback win - ESPN:
Roosevelt Adams sparked a 14-0 run late in the fourth quarter in Mighty Sports' comeback win over Al Wahda of Syria.
Badass Dinosaur With a 'Mohawk' of Spikes Uncovered in Patagonia - ScienceAlert: Jacinta Bowler
When dinosaurs roamed the Earth in ancient Patagonia, one particular type of dinosaur might have stuck out amongst the rest.
Facebook lets senders undo sent Messenger missives - INQUIRER.net:
Facebook on Tuesday added a Messenger feature for anyone who has fired off a comment they regretted -- a way to take it back.
Bangsamoro inclusion vote starts in shadow of blasts, 'intimidation' - ABS-CBN News: ABS-CBN News
Polling precincts opened Wednesday as 2 southern Muslim enclaves decide on whether or not to join a new autonomous region, following a series of blasts and the reported presence of former rebels allegedly meant to intimidate voters.
‘Hidden pork to sway May elections,’ Andaya warns - INQUIRER.net:
Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno has at his disposal P740 billion in unspent funds from the last two years, enough to influence May’s midterm elections, Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando Andaya Jr., the House appropriations committee chair, said on Tuesday.
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.