Storm Ada Hits Bicol, Leaves Two Dead, Thousands Flee
Tropical Storm Ada weakens, but floods linger in Bicol. Signal No. 1 lifted after 2 deaths, mass evacuations and storm surges hit Catanduanes.
Senate Orders Show Cause for Missing Witnesses in Graft Inquiry
Senate compels Zaldy Co and Orly Guteza to testify in flood control project inquiry amid corruption charges, escalating scrutiny on public funds.
DOJ: Only 14 DPWH Flood Projects Are Ghosts
DOJ confirms only 14 DPWH flood control projects are ghost projects, narrowing the ₱500B scandal but keeping graft, malversation cases alive.
Trump Buys Netflix, Warner Bonds After Merger
Trump buys Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery bonds worth up to $2M after merger news, raising conflict concerns as his bond portfolio tops $80M.
Tropical Storm Ada Displaces 45,000 in Catanduanes
PAGASA raises Signal No. 1 in 14 areas as Tropical Storm Ada batters eastern PH; Catanduanes evacuates 12,000 families amid surges.
Bumina-ang Faces Rising Aurelio in Must-Win Showdown
ONE Fight Night 39: Carlo Bumina-ang fights to stay in bantamweight title contention vs unbeaten Marcos Aurelio in Bangkok this January 23.
PBBM Takes WPS Row to Global Stage
West Philippine Sea shift: Marcos takes PH claim global, cites 2016 ruling, builds alliances as incidents hit fishing, food prices.
Cebu Pacific Carries Record 26.88M Passengers in 2025
Cebu Pacific hits record 26.88M passengers in 2025, solidifying its lead in low-cost air travel across the Philippines despite global headwinds.
Senator Gatchalian Proposes Abolition of Outdated OMB
OMB faces abolition as Gatchalian files bill to fold it into IPOPHL, arguing CD/DVD piracy policing is obsolete in the digital age.
Pasig River Esplanade Opens in 10 Days
Pasig River Esplanade opens in 10 days as Manila nears late January launch, adding new riverwalks, bike lanes and public space.
Effigy Burning Defines SONA Protests
SONA protests ignite again as effigy burning marks 50+ years of dissent, snarling traffic and spotlighting political fractures beyond Batasan walls.
Manila to host first-ever WTA event in PH
Philippine Women’s Open brings first-ever WTA tennis to Manila Jan 26–31, with Alex Eala, global stars, and $115K prize at Rizal Memorial.
DOE scraps P24B solar deals tied to Rep Leviste
DOE cancels Solar Philippines contracts, slaps ₱24B penalty on Leviste firm, axing 11,000MW and risking power shortages nationwide.
PIDS pegs PH growth at 5%, below gov’t target
Philippine economy seen growing just 5% in 2025, PIDS warns, missing govt targets as infrastructure delays, governance risks slow gains.
PAGASA: Amihan, Shear Line to Bring Rains
PAGASA warns Amihan, shear line to bring cloudy skies and scattered rains nationwide, raising flash flood and landslide risks through New Year.
Cebu City Opens Devotee City for Fiesta Senor
Devotee City opens in Cebu for Fiesta Señor 2026, offering free shelter, food, health care and shuttles to nearly 2M pilgrims.
UN Experts Warn US on Lethal Force, Greenland Rhetoric
UN experts warn US to urgently review lethal force at home and abroad, raising alarm over Greenland rhetoric and threats to right to life.
Team Liquid PH sweeps Yangon, clinches M7 knockouts
Team Liquid PH sweeps Yangon Galacticos 2-0 to reach M7 World Championship knockouts, as two Philippine teams stay alive in Jakarta.
Federer Backs Alcaraz Career Slam Bid at Aus Open
Australian Open 2026: Federer backs Carlos Alcaraz to chase a career Grand Slam as rivalry with Jannik Sinner sets up a must-watch debut.
Saddle Row Shuts Down After 8 Years in Rockwell
Saddle Row in Rockwell Makati closes permanently, highlighting rising rents and challenges for premium retail in Metro Manila.