Day: January 16, 2026
Puno: NUP to seek expulsion of suspended Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga from House
The National Unity Party is set to ask the House of Representatives to expel suspended Cavite 4th District Rep. Kiko Barzaga, citing what it described as repeated defiance of congressional authority and ethics rulings.
LIST: Canceled flights on January 16, 2026 due to Tropical Storm Ada
Several flights were canceled on Friday, January 16, 2026, due to inclement weather brought by Tropical Depression Ada. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said a total of 16 flights were cancelled, affecting 1,008 passengers.
Australia removes 4.7M kids from social media platforms in first month of historic ban
Australia says millions of underage social media accounts were shut down in the first month after a sweeping new ban on users under 16 took effect.
Trump’s pick for Iceland ambassador apologizes for joking about Arctic nation becoming 52nd state
Former Rep. Billy Long, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to be ambassador to Iceland, apologized after privately joking that the island would become the “52nd state.”
Trump’s push to acquire Greenland sparks international media frenzy on remote island
A surge of international media has descended on Greenland as President Trump renews his push to acquire the strategic Arctic island.
Latin Kings gang member accused of vandalizing FBI vehicle, stealing government property in Minneapolis
Latin Kings gang member allegedly stole FBI body armor and weapons from a federal vehicle during unrest in Minneapolis following shootings involving ICE agents.
Top Iranian general threatens to ‘cut off’ Trump’s hand over potential military strikes
Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei warns American military bases in the region would not be safe from retaliation as U.S. aircraft carrier reportedly moves toward Middle East.
Rikki Mae Davao on ‘Pepito Manaloto’ tribute to dad Ricky: ‘I felt my dad was there with us’
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“Pepito Manaloto” last Saturday paid tribute to Ricky Davao, with his daughter Rikki Mae appearing as guest.
PH gov’t to pay for brain surgery, air ambulance of OFWs’ son in Dubai
The Philippine government will shoulder the air transportation and medical expenses of a 7-year-old Filipino boy in Dubai suffering from a brain tumor and in urgent need of surgery in Taiwan.
Benilde, Mapua banner Group A; Letran, Arellano in Group B in NCAA volleyball
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde and Mapua University banner Group A, while Colegio de San Juan de Letran and Arellano University headline Group B for the NCAA Season 101 volleyball tournament.
