24 oras news november 12 2016
Here are the top stories from 24 Oras, a Philippine news program, on November 12, 2016:
Top Stories
- Duterte's Drug War: 2,000 Killed in 3 Months - The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that over 2,000 suspected drug pushers and users have been killed in the country's war on drugs since President Rodrigo Duterte took office in June.
- Lorenzo Ruiz, Filipino Martyr, Declared Venerable - The Vatican declared Lorenzo Ruiz, a Filipino priest who was martyred in Japan in 1637, as venerable, a step closer to sainthood.
- Typhoon Haima Makes Landfall in Cagayan - Typhoon Haima (International name: Vinta) made landfall in Cagayan Valley, bringing strong winds and heavy rains to the region.
- MRT-3 Train Derails in Pasay - A train of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3) derailed in Pasay City, causing minor injuries to several passengers.
- Poe, Roxas, Binay, and Marcos in 2016 Presidential Election - The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) announced the official list of candidates for the 2016 presidential election, which included Grace Poe, Mar Roxas, Jejomar Binay, and Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Other News
- The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index fell by 1.4% due to concerns over the country's economic growth.
- The Department of Education (DepEd) announced that it will implement a new curriculum for elementary and high school students starting next year.
- The Philippine National Police (PNP) launched a new program to reduce crime in the country, which includes the deployment of more police officers in high-crime areas.
These are just some of the top stories from 24 Oras on November 12, 2016. If you're looking for more information or specific stories, please let me know!