Day: January 5, 2026
Corruption in judiciary, isolated –IBP president
Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) president Atty. Allan Panolong on Monday acknowledged that there is corruption in the judiciary, or the country”s court system, but stressed that these are only isolated cases.
Venezuela’s interim leader names commission to handle Maduro’s release
Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez on Sunday created a commission to seek the release of president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, who were removed from power by US forces in Caracas.
Marcos vows tighter ‘anti-epal” rules in 2026 budget
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday said the government will “strictly implement” the provision in the 2026 national budget that bars politicians from distributing cash and other forms of financial assistance.
PNP: Firecracker-related injuries now 875
A total of 875 people have been injured due to firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices amid the 2026 New Year celebration, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday.
Bong Revilla submits counter-affidavit on flood control complaint
Former Senator Bong Revilla submitted Monday his counter-affidavit at the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with a second complaint over a flood control project, his spokesperson said.
Trump says Cuba is ‘ready to fall’ after capture of Venezuela’s Maduro
President Trump says Cuba is “ready to fall” after the U.S. operation that captured Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, cutting off a key economic and security lifeline to Havana.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ actor Steven W. Bailey breaks silence on rare neuromuscular disorder diagnosis
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Steven W. Bailey reveals rare neuromuscular disorder diagnosis after keeping his medical condition private for over five years.
Trump vows US ‘in charge’ of Venezuela as he reveals if he’s spoken to Delcy Rodríguez
President Trump claimed the U.S. is “in charge” of Venezuela after Maduro’s arrest, outlining plans to rebuild economy and delay elections until recovery is complete.
Maduro’s Dancing Was The Final Straw For Donald Trump
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s public rallies, in which he danced and taunted the United States, in part, motivated President Donald Trump to make good on threats of action. Members of Trump’s team saw Maduro’s antics as attempts to mock the United States and as signs that he did not take Trump’s threats of action …
After Venezuela, Rubio Says Cuba Is ‘In A Lot Of Trouble’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Cuba is “a huge problem” and is “in a lot of trouble” after the Trump administration arrested Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela over the weekend. Rubio appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday to explain and defend Saturday’s military operation to arrest Venezuela’s former president and extradite him …
