Monday, January 7, 2019

Let's Do The News! (January 7, 2019)



- The Department of Health has urged those devotees who have ailments not to join the annual procession during the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Wednesday, January 9, to ensure their health and safety.

- House Majority Leader and Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando Andaya Jr. called for a closer scrutiny of the proposed 2019 national budget during the bicameral conference committee proceedings in order for the government to meet its deficit target this year.

- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has reminded local government units to maximize the use of geohazard maps that will better prepare communities in times of disaster.

- Malaysian King Sultan Muhammad V, for the first time ever in Malaysian history, announced his abdication. His sudden abdication comes amid intense speculation about Muhammad V's private life following reports that he has married a Russian.

- Three weeks passed since the recent US government shutdown and President Donald Trump stood firm on his border wall demand.

Pope Francis urged EU leaders to show “concrete solidarity” with 49 migrants stranded on NGO ships off the coast of Malta who have been refused permission to land.

- Southeast Asian countries should be cautious in negotiating with China on its flagship Belt and Road Initiative to avoid being trapped in unsustainable debt, 70 percent of respondents said in a policy survey released on Monday.

- Infiniti to showcase their QX Inspiration electric crossover at next week's NAIAS.



- Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody win big at the recent Golden Globe awards.

- Former NBA player Mike James says he was racially profiled by Milan police who pointed guns at him and two friends after being stopped on the street - a claim denied by authorities.

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