Day: January 18, 2026
Barangay chairman, nephew killed in Cotabato shooting
An incumbent barangay chairman in Arakan, Cotabato, and his nephew, a member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU), were killed in a shooting incident in Barangay Greenfield morning on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Palace announces 4 new foreign service posts ahead of ASEAN 2026 chair
Malacanang announced four new foreign service posts that were established in 2025 as it hosted the Vin D”Honneur before the Diplomatic Corps on Friday.
Faith that endures: Filipinos’ unwavering devotion to the Sto. Niño
Filipinos have shown unwavering devotion to the Sto. Niño in Pandacan, Manila through the years.
Pope Leo XIV calls for service to the marginalized on Fiesta Señor 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged Catholics to emulate Jesus Christ”s grace and be of service to the marginalized, as Cebu celebrates the 461st Fiesta Señor, or Feast of the Infant Jesus.
VP Sara: Celebrate Ati-Atihan festival with gratitude, hope
Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday called on the public to celebrate the Ati-Atihan festival in Kalibo, Aklan with gratitude and hope for a prosperous future.
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix suffers season-ending injury during playoff win vs Bills
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix injured his ankle bone on second-to-last play of overtime win against Buffalo Bills and will undergo surgery Tuesday, ending his playoff run.
Surfer says shark attack felt ‘like being hit by a car’ as board bitten in half: reports
A shark broke a surfer’s board in half during an attack in Mendocino County waters, marking the first shark incident of 2026 in Northern California.
Bills doomed by bizarre interception in playoff loss to Broncos
Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills lost AFC Divisional Round 33-30 to Denver Broncos after controversial interception call on Brandin Cooks catch in overtime ends their playoff run.
Melissa Gilbert stands by ‘protector’ Timothy Busfield as she’s named on witness list in child sex abuse case
Melissa Gilbert named as potential defense witness for husband Timothy Busfield, who faces child sexual abuse charges related to “The Cleaning Lady” set.
Iran’s supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed as Trump calls for new leadership: reports
Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei reportedly acknowledges thousands died in recent protests for the first time, as death toll estimates reach over 3,000.
