Your daily round-up of today's news...
- Senate President pro tempore Ping Lacson challenged Senator Imee Marcos to join and cooperate in the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC) hearing to be held on Monday, January 19. This is regarding the senator's allegation that the Blue Ribbon Committee is blocking or not allowing them to speak about high-ranking government officials involved in corruption in flood control projects. Lacson challenged Sen. Marcos, if the senator can contribute anything to pressure her cousin Romualdez, she should attend the Blue Ribbon Committee hearing.
- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has assured that someone will be held accountable for the landslide at a landfill in Balamban, Cebu City, that killed at least 20 people. According to the President, the government is working to ensure accountability, safety, and a transparent investigation into the incident. The search and rescue operations are continuing in the area.
- Typhoon Ada maintained its strength as it moved west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea. Based on PAGASA's 11 a.m. weather bulletin, Typhoon Ada was last spotted 420 kilometers east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, and was moving west-northwestward at a speed of only 20 kph. It has maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 70 kph.
- The Trump administration is suspending the processing of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, including those from South America, the Balkans, South Asian countries such as Pakistan and Bangladesh, as well as most African and Caribbean nations. However, this latest announcement does not impact the issuance of visitor visas, as the United States is the primary host for this June's FIFA World Cup.
- NATO says that Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran aligning with each other is testing the alliance between NATO member states, including the United States.
- The Danish minister says "fundamental disagreement" remains after a "frank" Greenland talks with the US.
- The US is pulling some personnel from a Qatari air base as a "precautionary measure" as President Donald Trump weighs up action against Iran amid ongoing protests.
- Acura is axing the RDX crossover, but the next-generation RDX is coming soon.
- Dodge is axing the Hornet crossover due to harsh tariffs on European imports. The Hornet, based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale, is fully imported from Italy.
- The Chevrolet Corvette C8 ZR1 becomes America's fastest production car with a 0-60mph time of less than two seconds and a quarter-mile time of 8.675 seconds.
- Jensen returns with a teaser of its upcoming V8-powered GT car inspired by the legendary Interceptor.
- Caterham showcases its updated Project V prototype vehicle.
- Nina Gademan will return for the 2026 F1 Academy season under Alpine sponsorship, while Rachel Robertson joins the grid under PUMA sponsorship.
- Mamoru Oshii will direct the new Votoms anime series at Sunrise and Production I.G.
- Cygames said it will not use generative AI on its current products despite establishing its AI studio.
- John Harbaugh is ready to accept the Giants' head coaching job, according to reports.
- The NCAA asks the CFTC to suspend prediction markets.
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