Your daily round-up of today's news...
- The Highway Patrol Group (HPG) has confirmed that the license plate of one of the luxury cars linked to former Congressman Zaldy Co is fake. According to HPG Director P/BGen. Hansel Marantan, a micro-etching examination revealed that a Ferrari that was recovered was registered under a different name with the same type of vehicle. It can be recalled that four vehicles were recovered by authorities in an operation conducted in Taguig City. Because of this, the HPG is now investigating the possible relationship of Co with the real owner of the license plate of the said vehicle.
- Two female witnesses appeared before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing and pressed contractor Curlee Discaya on his connection to former Speaker Martin Romualdez in the purchase of a property in a popular subdivision in Makati City. The two women, who went by the aliases Maria and Joy, identified themselves as staff of the former owner of the property in South Forbes Park, Mr. Rico Ocampo, which Romualdez allegedly purchased in April 2023. According to the witness, broker TJ Conti introduced them to Curlee Discaya on February 1, 2024, as the contractor of the purchased property, but that introduction lasted less than five minutes.
- The Malacañang has insisted that the filing of an impeachment complaint is part of the democratic process as stipulated by the Constitution. This is the Palace's statement on the impeachment complaint filed in the House by Atty. Andre de Jesus, and endorsed by Pusong Pinoy party-list Rep. Jett Nisay. According to the Presidential Communications Office, the Palace respects the process and is confident that Congress will fulfill its role as a coequal branch of government honestly, with integrity, and in accordance with the rule of law.
- The Philippine Navy's newest offshore patrol vessel arrived in the country from South Korea on Friday, Jan. 17, 2026, where it will be called Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas (BRP) Rajah Sulayman (PS20). The new ship was welcomed by the missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) as part of standard Naval protocols upon its entry into Philippine waters. The said ship will first undergo post-delivery activities and pre-commissioning processes before its official joining of the active fleet.
- NATO member states were warned about US President Donald Trump's tariff threat regarding the Greenland issue. President Trump announced plans to impose harsher tariffs on the UK, Denmark, and other European countries over the Greenland dispute.
- 39 people were killed in a high-speed train crash in Spain.
- 2024 F1 Academy World Champion Abbi Pulling will continue her GB3 campaign for the 2026 season, representing Rodin Motorsport.
- TOEI announced the cast of Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity, the first TV series of the new PROJECT R.E.D. franchise airing on TV Asahi this February 15, 2026. The series stars Kohei Nagata as Reiji Doki/Gavan Infinity, Arihiro Matsunaga as Daisuke Date, Kohana Arisaka as AGI, Hiroto Yasuda as Rikiya Wanibuchi, Takehito Koyasu as the voice of Patran, Ryuga Akahane as Setsuna Aikokuin/Gavan Bushido, Anna Iriyama as Rui Amou, Kokona Sumi as Kiki Iwai/Gavan Luminous, and Rana Tanida as Kotobuki Takanari, with the special participation of Yuta Hiraoka as Kalel Com Wigiles. May'n will perform the theme song of the new TV series.
- Chef Im Sung Geun confesses to three past DUIs. In response, several TV programs are cancelling his guest appearance.
- Actor Woo Chang Soo passes away at the age of 51.
- The Big Ten and the SEC are still deadlocked on CFP expansion.
- Jimmel and Eman Pacquiao have matches on February 28, 2026.
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