Headline News in the Philippines: 2019/02/09-AM

Scottie Pippen questions LeBron James' effort at end of Lakers vs. Celtics | The Jump - ESPN:

Rachel Nichols, Brian Windhorst and Scottie Pippen of The Jump react to Lakers vs. Celtics, which came in the wake of dramatic trade talks between Los Angele...

Drug companies are sitting on generics—43% of recently approved aren’t for sale - Ars Technica: Beth Mole

You pay more for medicine because hundreds of generics aren't for sale.

Cheapest Galaxy S10's leaked yellow color is completely bananas - CNET: Lori Grunin

You've got to see this Galaxy S10e render in Canary Yellow.

We asked our science reporter to review Ariana Grande's song 'NASA' - Mashable: Nicole Gallucci

It bops, but is it scientifically accurate?

New images of the distant Ultima Thule object have surprised scientists - Ars Technica: Eric Berger

"The new images are creating scientific puzzles."

Duterte vetoes bill strengthening PCA - ABS-CBN News: ABS-CBN News

President Rodrigo Duterte has vetoed a bill seeking to strengthen the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), which has been tasked to oversee the coco levy fund.

SpaceX Pushes Crewed Dragon Test Back to March 2 - ExtremeTech: Ryan Whitwam

It's taken a long time to get here, and it may be a little longer still. SpaceX has announced yet another delay in its Dragon 2 test flight, which was supposed to take place this month.

No need to reverse BSP rate hike, economists say | Philstar.com - Philippine Star: Lawrence Agcaoili

Amid easing inflation, some economists see no need for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to reverse its tightening cycle that saw interest rates rise by a total of 175 basis points last year to rein in inflationary pressures.

The craziest thing they did for love - Philippine Star: Ricky Lo

Even before Ice Seguerra and Liza Diño announced that they have found a sperm donor (said to be the lookalike of the Hemsworth brothers Chris and Liam) for their IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) baby, Ai-Ai delas Alas has been vocal about having a baby (yes, at 5…

Engaged? What Matteo said about Sarah's new ring - ABS-CBN News: ABS-CBN News

Matteo Guidicelli is aware of the fresh round of rumors about his supposed engagement with Sarah Geronimo, drawn from recent sightings of the pop star sporting what appears to be a new ring.

NBA All-Star Game 2019: Kyrie Irving excited by LeBron James’ picks - FOX Sports Philippines:

Kyrie Irving was excited to be named on former Cleveland Cavaliers team-mate LeBron James' team for the NBA All-Star Game.

Hontiveros slams ‘political bullying’ of House after budget ratification - INQUIRER.net:

Senator Risa Hontiveros dissented the Senate ratification of the P3.757 national budget for 2019, pointing out the lapses of House of Representatives.

Lacson: 'Cholesterol-rich' 2019 budget has P160-million pork per House member - ABS-CBN News: Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News

MANILA - Calling the new spending law "cholesterol-rich," Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Friday asserted that members of the House of Representatives had allocated for themselves P160 million in discretionary or "pork barrel" funds under the just ratified 2019 nation…

Alex Mallari sees similarities between Phoenix and his old San Mig side - Sports Interactive Network Philippines:

Mallari sees similarities with Phoenix and his old San Mig squad

Magnitude 5.9-earthquake jolts Surigao del Norte - ABS-CBN News: ABS-CBN News

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit Surigao del Norte Friday night, Phivolcs said.

NCAA Season 94: Lady Chiefs extend series, force decider - ABS-CBN News: Mark Escarlote, ABS-CBN Sports

Defending two-time champion Arellano University lived to fight another day.

CA told: Look more into substance than technicality - SunStar Philippines:

THE Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) called on the Court of Appeals (CA) Friday, February 8, to give more weight to "substantive...

PNP refutes CHR: De Lima satisfied with detention at Camp Crame - GMA News:

The Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Friday that Senator Leila de Lima is currently satisfied with the facilities and treatment accorded to her at the PNP Custodial Center in Camp Crame, contrary to the claim of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR). C…

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