Day: January 16, 2026
DOF says funding for CARS program resolved
The government on Friday said it has already resolved funding for the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS), after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.”s veto of unprogrammed funds.
Agri chief orders FTI to buy sili, munggo beans from local farmers
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday announced he has ordered state-owned Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) to allocate funds to buy large volumes of chili pepper or “sili” and munggo beans directly from local farmers to stabilize prices and reduce the country”s reliance on imports.
PH government to ramp up infra spending in Q1
Philippine officials on Friday vowed to ramp up infrastructure spending this year after corruption concerns — particularly involving flood control projects — slowed disbursements and weighed on economic growth over the past two quarters.
AJ Raval and Aljur Abrenica to the rescue after daughter hits nose on table
AJ Raval and Aljur Abrenica shared a candid parenting moment after their daughter, Alkina, accidentally hit her nose on a table.
Alt Art returns for its biggest edition yet at SMX MOA
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Organized by the Alt Collective, Alt Art will run from Feb. 12-13, with public access beginning on Feb. 13. It last showed in 2024.
‘Subway Surfers’ is getting a sequel game
“Subway Surfers,” popular for its endless train-track chase, has announced its sequel, “Subway Surfers City,” launching on February 26.
Pokémon cards sa tindahan, pinuntirya ng mga armadong kawatan sa US
Ilang Pokémon cards ang tinangay ng mga armadong kawatan mula sa isang tindahan sa New York, USA. Ayon sa pulisya, tinatayang $100,000 ang halaga ng mga tinangay na cards.
11 cops in sabungeros case dismissed; ex-CIDG chief recommended for dismissal
11 cops in sabungeros case dismissed; ex-CIDG chief recommended for dismissal
3 of 4 cops in second arrest warrant over missing sabungeros now in custody
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-National Capital Region (CIDG-NCR) on Friday said three of the four police officers named in a newly issued arrest warrant over the missing sabungeros case are now in custody.
Ombudsman files malversation, graft charges vs. ex-Sen. Revilla, 6 others
The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday filed malversation and graft charges against ex-Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr., former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan Assistant District Engineer Brice Hernandez and five others over the alleged P92.8 million ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan.
