Headline News in the Philippines: 2019/01/15-PM

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Redmi Note 7 sells out in minutes - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com: Yordan


The brand manager says 100,000 units were sold in 8 minutes 36 seconds.

A chorus in the corner: Pacquaio seeks many voices in run-up to bout - ESPN:


In training for Adrien Broner, Manny Pacquiao has balanced the advice of long-time trainer Freddie Roach and childhood friend Buboy Fernandez.

Antarctica is losing ice 6 times faster today than in 1980s - INQUIRER.net:


Antarctica is melting more than six times faster than it did in the 1980s, a new study shows.

Palace: Bataan bishop failed to follow Christ's teaching - GMA News:


Malacañang on Tuesday slammed a Bataan bishop for calling the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte a "disappointment" and a "disgrace" after the chief executive advised bystanders to steal and kill from moneyed bishops. Curre…

Senate deletes P75-billion 'insertion' in DPWH budget - ABS-CBN News: Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News


The Senate has deleted some P75 billion from the budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways allegedly inserted into the agency's funding for 2019.

Hong Kong scientists claim 'broad-spectrum' antiviral breakthrough - Manila Bulletin: Jaleen Ramos


Hong Kong scientists claim they have made a potential breakthrough discovery in the fight against infectious diseases — a chemical that could slow the spread of deadly viral illnesses.

DFA to shoulder repatriation of drowned Filipino couple in the Maldives - INQUIRER.net:


MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has reportedly promised to shoulder the repatriation of the remains of a Fiilipino newlywed couple who died during their honeymoon in the Maldives, a friend of the couple said.

Malaysian with fake PH passport nabbed at NAIA - INQUIRER.net:


Immigration officers arrested a Malaysian who reportedly tried to leave the country using a fake Philippine passport.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Global Edition Review: OnePlus Has A New Challenger In Europe - Forbes: Ben Sin


Xiaomi's entry into Europe is going to make things tough for not just Apple and Samsung, but also OnePlus

Hanjin's creditor banks play down size of loan exposures - ABS-CBN News: ABS-CBN News


The banks issued separate disclosures to the stock exchange after the Manila Times reported Tuesday that Moody's could cut the ratings of 5 banks with a combined $412 million loan exposure to Hanjin.

Trillanes in Davao to face libel raps, pleads not guilty - ABS-CBN News: ABS-CBN News


Senator Antonio Trillanes appeared before a court here Tuesday, saying he respects its authority over 4 libel cases against him, which he maintained were part of the administration's harassment.

Galaxy M20 design, features revealed officially ahead of January 28 launch - gizmochina: https://www.facebook.com/zionsanvin


Multiple reports have been claiming that Samsung is planning to introduce the new Galaxy M lineup by the end of this month. The South Korean company has sent press release...

Turin, Italy to host European Sinulog Festival on Jan 27 - ABS-CBN News: Maricel Burgonio, ABS-CBN News


TURIN, Italy - The Filipino communities in Europe will celebrate the Sinulog Festival or the Feast of the Sto. Niño de Cebu in a grand procession in Turin on January 27, 2019.

5 Filipino seamen missing off Hawaii — DFA - INQUIRER.net:


MANILA, Philippines -- Five Filipino seamen were reported missing after abandoning a burning cargo vessel off Hawaii on New Year’s Eve, the Department of Foreign Affairs said.

DFA, passport maker too embarrassed to seek ex-contractor's help - Yasay - ABS-CBN News: Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News


A former contractor for passport issuance did not run off with its data, but only failed to help in resolving a system mismatch because the government and a new subcontractor were too "embarrassed" to ask for help, a former Cabinet official said Tuesday.

The Pinkertons Are Still Around, Suing Over Red Dead Redemption 2 - Kotaku: Luke Plunkett


I have learned two things today. One is that publishers Take-Two find themselves in the middle of a legal battle over Red Dead Redemption 2. Two is that the Pinkertons, famous detective villains from the 19th century’s old, wild west are still around in 2019.

Shay Mitchell Tags Catriona Gray And Anne Curtis On Instagram - Cosmopolitan Philippines:


You have to see them fangirl over each other!

Manila eyes 2 water treatment plants for zoo - INQUIRER.net:


The Manila City government has announced plans to build two water treatment plants inside Manila Zoo which was earlier tagged by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources as a major pollutant of Manila Bay.

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.