Headline News in the Philippines: 2018/09/12-AM

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SC refers Trillanes case to Makati RTC:


Taking notice of President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement that Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV would not be jailed without a warrant, the Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to issue an order blocking the arrest of the government’s fiercest critic in Congress.

Hurricane Florence Live Updates: Evacuations Start as 'Monster' Storm Looms: Richard Fausset and Amy Harmon


Officials are imploring people to leave low-lying coastal areas and islands in the storm’s path, and more than one million people are expected to flee.

COA: 'Yolanda' projects split to favor 1 builder:


The Commission on Audit (COA) has found irregular the award of P654.6 million worth of housing projects for people displaced by Supertyphoon “Yolanda” to a contractor whose license did not authorize it to take on such big-ticket projects.

MILF fighters expected to enlist as voters:


KORONADAL CITY — From bullets to ballots.

Russia starts biggest war games since Soviet fall near China:


Russia began its biggest war games since the fall of the Soviet Union on Tuesday close to its border with China, mobilizing 300,000 troops in a show of force that will include joint exercises with the Chinese army. Current top breaking Philippine headlines re…

PVL: UP spikers shoot for title: Brian Yalung


University of the Philippines (UP) shoots for its first Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Conference women’s crown today against Far Eastern University (FEU) at The Arena in San Juan City.

Abu Sayyaf terrorist killed in Sulu clash: AL JACINTO, TMT


ZAMBOANGA CITY: Government troops clashed with Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists killing one of them in Sulu, officials said on Tuesday. The fighting broke out on Monday in the village of Bungkaong in Patikul town after soldiers encountered about 60 bandits u…

Super typhoon Mangkhut accelerates, enters PAR Wednesday: Helen Flores


Super typhoon Mangkhut has accelerated as it remains on track to pummel northern Philippines this weekend, the state weather bureau warned yesterday.

Duterte looking for new NFA chief as Jason Aquino has asked to be relieved:


President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday announced he was in search for a new administrator of the National Food Authority (NFA), the agency at the heart of the ongoing controversy on rice supply, after NFA Administrator Jason Aquino wanted out of the agency.

House panel kills impeach complaint vs 7 Supreme Court justices: Jess Diaz


The House of Representatives committee on justice voted 23-1 yesterday to kill the impeachment complaints against Chief Justice Teresita de Castro and six other Supreme Court (SC)justices by finding them lacking in substance.

DPWH-7 to repair gaps found on north U-turn slot:


[HEAVY 3-DAY TRAFFIC AT SRP

Expect heavy traffic for three days in the Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR) starting this Friday, Sept. 14 as the expressway’s north U-turn slot will be closed to pave](http://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/193627/dpwh-7-repair-gaps-found-north-u-turn-slot)

Sandiganbayan denies request of Rizal ex-mayor: Katherine Marajas


The Sandiganbayan Second Division has denied the motion for reconsideration filed by former Rodriguez, Rizal Mayor Pedro S. Cuerpo after he was found guilty of violating Article 213 of the Revised Penal Code.

Senate to review House version of TRAIN 2: Jose Cielito Reganit


MANILA -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Tuesday the Senate will support the recently passed version of the second package of the Duterte administration’s Comprehensive Tax Reform Program by the House of Representatives if the measure proves to be be…

How to change your telecom operator using mobile number portability (MNP): Ritesh Bendre


Here’s our step-by-step guide to switch telecom operator while retaining your existing mobile number.

Chot Reyes out as Gilas coach, to focus on 2023 FIBA World Cup buildup:


Chot Reyes has stepped down as coach of the Philippine national basketball team. Current Philippine headlines on sports on basketball(PBA, NBA, FIBA), boxing(WBF), football(World Cup, FIFA), running(marathon), UAAP, NCAA, motorsports, MMA/UFC, biking/cycling,…

Cebu Pacific cancels Guam, Osaka flights due to bad weather, typhoon damage:


Budget carrier Cebu Pacific said Tuesday it canceled flights to and from Guam as Typhoon Mangkhut traverses the Pacific and heads for northern Luzon. Current trending headlines on class suspension, national holidays, cancelled flights, traffic rerouting plans…

Sri Lankan war widows selling kidneys to pay for loans — UN expert:


Sri Lankan war widows and women in former conflict zones are being forced to sell their kidneys to pay loan sharks, a UN expert said Tuesday, urging government intervention.

Food inflation is alarming, not the 6.4% average rate —Philexport official:


An official of Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. on Tuesday downplayed the 6.4-percent inflation rate in August, but emphasized that food inflation is a more alarming cause of higher prices in the country.     Current trending headlines in bus…

Pacquiao to sue Top Rank over unpaid broadcast fees for Matthysse fight: Dino Maragay


Manny Pacquiao announced he is taking legal action against his former promoter Top Rank Inc. and other parties over what he claimed as “non-payment” of fees for the broadcast rights of his fight with Lucas Matthysse last July.

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