Day: January 12, 2026
US raid in Venezuela signals deterrence to adversaries on three fronts, experts say
U.S. capture of Venezuela’s Maduro sparks international debate over whether bold action deters rivals like China and Russia or sets dangerous precedent.
Gian Magdangal joins Lea Salonga onstage at ‘Disney Legend Live in Concert’ in Hong Kong Disneyland
Gian Magdangal and Lea Salonga shared the stage during a concert in Hong Kong Disneyland.
DMW budget jumps 34%, AKSYON Fund at P2 billion; OFW Hospital upgraded
The Department of Migrant Workers will receive a 34% increase in its budget in 2026, boosting its total allocation to P11.745 billion, as the agency expands emergency assistance for overseas Filipino workers and upgrades key health facilities.
PSC says Rizal Memorial almost ready ahead of PH Women”s Open
The PSC said it is almost ready for the staging of the Philippine Women”s Open later this month, with the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex undergoing continuous rehabilitation and renovation works.
DA approves SRA plan for sugar export to US
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Monday that it approved the Sugar Regulatory Administration”s (SRA) plan to export 100,000 metric tons of raw sugar to the United States to protect the income of local raw sugar producers.
GCash shifts to in-app OTPs
E-wallet operator GCash announced on Monday the rollout of its in-app one-time passwords (OTPs), allowing users to receive their codes through push notifications within the mobile app instead of via mobile messages.
Megaworld earmarks P8B for third township in Negros Occidental
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Listed developer Megaworld Corp. has earmarked P8 billion to develop a 97-hectare property in Talisay City to mark its third township development in Negros Occidental and its 37th across the country, banking in expected growth of the region.
PNP sacks Negros Oriental police chiefs over shooting rampage
The Philippine National Police on Monday announced the relief from their posts of the police director of Negros Oriental and the deputy chief of the Sibulan town police station due to command responsibility over a January 9 shooting incident.
Families of Traslacion 2026 victims see no need to sue Quiapo Church
The families of those who died during the Traslacion have no plans to file a complaint against the Quiapo Church, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said Monday.
PRC revokes ex-DPWH engineer Henry Alcantara”s license
The license of former DPWH Bulacan District Engineer Henry Alcantara has been revoked over gross unprofessional and unethical conduct for his alleged involvement in the flood control controversy.
