Abs cbn news nov 12 2019
Here are the top stories from ABS-CBN News on November 12, 2019:
Top Stories
- Duterte signs law creating Department of Migrant Workers: President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law Republic Act No. 11233, which creates the Department of Migrant Workers to protect and promote the welfare of Filipino overseas workers.
- NBI files charges vs. 3 Chinese nationals over P15-M shabu haul: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed charges against three Chinese nationals for allegedly smuggling P15 million worth of shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride) in the country.
- 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 that has plagued the country for decades.
- PBA: 'No more' to 'imported' players: The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has banned the importation of foreign players, effective immediately, in a bid to promote the development of local talent.
- Typhoon Tisoy leaves 2 dead, 12 missing in Bicol: At least two people have died and 12 others are missing as Typhoon Tisoy (International name: Kammuri) made landfall in the Bicol region, bringing heavy rains and strong winds.
Regional News
- Cebu City to implement 'no vax, no play' policy: Cebu City will implement a "no vax, no play" policy for children aged 5-17, requiring them to be vaccinated against measles, rubella, and other diseases before they can participate in school activities.
- Davao City to host 2020 ASEAN Summit: Davao City will host the 2020 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, which is expected to bring together leaders from the 10-member bloc and other countries.
- Ilocos Norte to host 2020 Palarong Pambansa: Ilocos Norte will host the 2020 Palarong Pambansa, the annual national sports competition for elementary and high school students.
Sports
- Gilas Pilipinas to face Australia in FIBA World Cup: The Philippine national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, will face Australia in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers on November 27.
- UAAP Season 82 to start on January 12: The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 82 will start on January 12, with eight universities competing in various sports.
Entertainment
- Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla to star in new movie: Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla will star in a new movie, "The House Arrest of Us", which is set to be released in 2020.
- Sarah Geronimo to perform at 2020 NBA All-Star Game: Sarah Geronimo will perform at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game in Chicago, Illinois, on February 16.
These are just some of the top stories from ABS-CBN News on November 12, 2019.