Day: January 28, 2026
Japan-born pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrive home in China’s Sichuan
China’s giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrived safely in Sichuan on Wednesday, China’s panda research base said in a social media post, following an emotional goodbye from fans in Tokyo where the pair were born and raised.
Philippines to push for more negotiations on SCS Code of Conduct
The Philippines is preparing to increase the frequency of talks for a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea, a Foreign Affairs official said Wednesday, as Southeast Asian nations and China enter a crucial phase to deliver the document within their 2026 target.
Senate eyes reso urging Palace to declare Chinese diplomats persona non grata–Erwin Tulfo
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Some senators are considering filing a resolution that would recommend President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. declare certain Chinese Embassy officials persona non grata, Senator Erwin Tulfo said Wednesday.
Over 300 families evacuate after M5.7 quake off Sultan Kudarat
Personnel of the Coast Guard Station Sultan Kudarat have evacuated around 350 families from the coastal and high-risk areas in Lebak town after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Kalamansig town around 1:05 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Lalaking tumangay sa cellphone at tablet sa SPED center sa QC, tinutugis
Tinutugis na ang isang lalaki matapos mahuli-cam ang pagnanakaw niya sa cellphone at tablet sa isang SPED center sa Novaliches, Quezon City. Ang suspek, nagtangka pang gamitin ang cellphone para sa online panloloko.
PH at low risk for Nipah virus, but vigilance needed –health expert
The Philippines remains at low risk for Nipah virus (NiV) infection, but authorities should not be complacent, infectious disease expert Dr. Rontgene Solante said.
Border czar Homan meets with Minnesota officials following immigration operation tensions
Border Czar Tom Homan met with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey after President Trump’s reshuffling of federal immigration leadership in the state.
Iowa man stops Trump at restaurant with unexpected request before speech
President Trump received a heartfelt prayer for “wisdom and protection” during an Iowa restaurant stop ahead of his midterm campaign launch on Tuesday.
BIG BEAUTIFUL REFUNDS: Americans Will See an Average $1,000 Boost to Their Tax Refunds: Report
Refund season just got a lot bigger.
WATCH NOW: President Trump Talks the Economy at the Horizon Events Center in Iowa
President Trump is traveling to Iowa on Tuesday, heading to Des Moines to promote his economic agenda as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
