Abs cbn news january 5 2020

Here are the top stories from ABS-CBN News on January 5, 2020:

Top Stories

1. Duterte signs law increasing SSS pension: President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a measure increasing the pension of Social Security System (SSS) members. The law aims to provide a higher pension to SSS retirees, with the increase ranging from 20% to 50% depending on the member's length of service.
2. NBI files charges vs. 3 Chinese nationals over P15-M shabu: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed charges against three Chinese nationals for allegedly smuggling P15 million worth of shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride) into the country.
3. Lacson: 'No more' to corruption in gov't: Senator Panfilo Lacson has vowed to continue his crusade against corruption in government, saying "no more" to the practice. Lacson made the statement after the Senate approved a measure increasing the budget of the Office of the Ombudsman.
4. PBA: 'No to' NBA's 'bubble' plan for PH games: The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has rejected the National Basketball Association's (NBA) proposal to hold games in a "bubble" setup in the Philippines due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
5. LPA enters PAR, may develop into storm: A low-pressure area (LPA) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and may develop into a storm, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Other News

• The Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered the suspension of classes in several areas due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched an investigation into the death of a 17-year-old student who was allegedly killed by a police officer in Laguna.
• The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has raised the interest rates of banks to combat inflation.
• The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has suspended trading due to a technical glitch.

These are just some of the top stories from ABS-CBN News on January 5, 2020.