Headline News in the Philippines: 2018/09/20-AM

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Voting age to be lowered to 18: The Star Online


PUTRAJAYA: In the next general election, Malaysians can exercise their rights to vote even if they are aged 18, said Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.

Why are poll results so different for Cruz/O'Rourke race?:


A poll released Wednesday puts Beto O'Rourke ahead, while another released Tuesday favors Ted Cruz. How do two surveys released so close together come to such different conclusions?

Former Malaysia PM Najib Razak faces charges over missing $628m:


The ousted leader’s bank accounts allegedly swelled with millions from the state investment fund 1MDB

Mooncake recipe for Mid-Autumn Festival from Little Alley: Meredith Deliso


The Murray Hill restaurant offers a savory take on the traditional dessert.

FEMA advises residents to call insurers now: WWAY TV3


Federal Emergency Management Agency is in the state already working hard to help. FEMA Representative John Mills says FEMA has now switched from recovery to response mode.

Senators to review House fund realignments in 2019 budget:


The realignment of nearly P52 billion in the House of Representatives’ version of the P3.757-trillion proposed budget for 2019 won’t save the newly funded projects from Senate scrutiny, senators said on Wednesday, vowing to delve into the justification for wh…

Not your usual Elite:


It was unusual watching Blackwater keeping itself from unraveling in the stretch, rising to the challenge by knocking big shot after big shot. Even more unusual? The guys hitting those shots.

US-China trade war could soon pose a serious economic threat:


Gov. Rick Snyder said the latest duties could be "painful" for Michigan as the tit-for-tat blows signal the battle will likely escalate, with analysts predicting the possibility of real damage to the economy beginning next year.

A Perfect Trojan Horse:


New apostolic constitution Episcopalis Communio risks injecting heresy into lifeblood of Church

P3.4-M shabu confiscated from Lanao Sur official: Cris Diaz


CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: An incumbent Lanao del Sur provincial board member, his wife, an incumbent city councilor in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur and a former village chief in Lanao del Sur were rounded up during an early dawn raid on Wednesday in Iligan City in a…

Miners dig for their own in Itogon slide: Katherine Marajas


ITOGON(AFP/AP) – The miners in the mountains of northern Philippines usually dig for gold. But on Tuesday they were digging for their colleagues and relatives buried under a vast landslide unleashed by Typhoon “Ompong” (international name Mangkhut).

NFA returned to Department of Agriculture amid rice woes: Christina Mendez


As the country’s rice problem persists, President Duterte has returned the National Food Authority to the Department of Agriculture along with two other agencies previously placed under the Office of the President.

After Palparan, Gloria Arroyo should be next — rights defenders:


“The recent conviction of Palparan is a reminder to everyone that evil will never ever triumph.”

CPP's Sison says Du30 'delusional':


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Duterte hits back at ex-COA commissioner Mendoza: Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News


President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday hit back at former Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Heidi Mendoza for criticizing him over government audit processes.

Quezon Ave., Cebu BRT systems get DOTr nod: Azer Parrocha


MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday said it will be proceeding with the implementation of two out of three Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems -- the Cebu BRT system and the Quezon Avenue BRT system.DOTr Assistant Secretary for Road Tra…

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