Monday, February 9, 2026

Let's Do The News! (February 9, 2026)

      

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- The Malacañang clarified that Senator Rodante Marcoleta's statement regarding the West Philippine Sea and Kalayaan Island Group issue cannot yet be considered treason.

- During her visit to Jolo, Sulu today, February 9, Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte personally extended her condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragedy that befell the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 ship that sank near Baluk-Baluk Island, Basilan. Vice President Sara Duterte visited survivors and their families on the sunken ship. The Vice President also expressed her condolences to the families of those who died in the tragedy

- The Malacañang recommended that it be better to directly address Mary Jane Veloso's appeal for clemency to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and not through social media.

- The Malacañang confirmed that the Office of the Executive Secretary has received the consolidation report of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) regarding the investigation into anomalous flood control projects.

- US President Donald Trump took down a video with a racist clip depicting former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes after Republican backlash.

- Morgan McSweeney, UK PM Keir Starmer's chief of staff, resigns, saying he was responsible for advising Starmer to appoint Lord Mandelson.

- Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to two decades in jail.

- The Cadillac F1 team's official livery for its debut season was revealed during the Super Bowl.

- Liella no Tutoriella, the variety show featuring Love Live Superstar's Liella school idol unit, returns for Round 2 this April 2 at 12:59AM JST for 10 weeks of fun and games.

- Minions and Monsters, the newest Minions movie, is hitting cinemas this July 1, 2026.

- ZEROBASEONE members Seok Matthew and Park Gun Wook have signed with WAKEONE.

- Kang Daniel and MONSTA X member I.M. have officially enlisted in the military.

TTFN.

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