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

      

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- 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.

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Let's Do The News! (February 6, 2026)

     

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- The Independent Commission for Infrastructure's recently-submitted 125-day report featured most of its work since its establishment in September 2025.

- Voter registration for the BSKE and the first Bangsamoro parliamentary polls will commence on February 9 and continue to March 30, 2026, according to the COMELEC.

- Senate President Vicente Sotto III says he's prepared to become presiding officer of the Philippine Senate impeachment court in case the articles of impeachment reach the Senate.

- Reports of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on the flood control anomaly will be used for the investigation by the Philippine Department of Justice.

- Serial killer Steve Wright was sentenced to at least four decades in prison for the death of Victoria Hall.

- Danone recalls more batches of infant formula over toxin contamination concerns.

- 31 were killed, and 169 were hurt from the explosion at the mosque in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad.

- A Russian general was shot several times in Moscow by an attacker who escaped, according to authorities.

- Proton previewed its S70 minor change ahead of its February 11 launch.

- The three-episode Ryu ga Gotoku Powered by Nihon Toitsu mini-series arrives on Prime Video this February 10, 2026.

- RIIZE member Shotaro will not attend the group's Macau concerts.

- Lee Beom Soo and Lee Yoon Jin finalized their divorce after 15 years of marriage.

- SF9 member Taeyang will be enlisting in the military this March.

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Let's Do The News! (February 5, 2026)

    

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- Tropical Storm Basyang was last spotted 160km east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.

- Albuera, Leyte Mayor Kerwin Espinosa has surrendered to the NBI amid the release of the arrest warrant for his murder charges.

- The garbage fee hike in Manila was questioned by the Philippine Supreme Court.

- The captain of the cargo ship was jailed for six years for gross negligence manslaughter after the North Sea tanker crash.

- The plan to release Lord Mandelson's documents was approved after Labour MPs expressed their anger, forcing the UK government to back down. Recently, Mandelson publicly apologized in East Sussex for his alleged involvement with the late sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein.

- The Cadillac F1 team unveiled its racing suit designs for its drivers, Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez, ahead of the race car's Super Bowl unveiling.

- Ryan Preece wins the NASCAR pre-season Clash at the Bowman Gray Stadium.

- Emma Felbermayr returns to the 2026 F1 Academy season under Audi Revolut F1 Team support.

- The 2026 KYOJO CUP brings back Kelsey Pinkowski and adds F1 Academy wild card driver Joanne Ciconte to the driver roster. A new team, Team RaFa with AIWIN, joins the grid with its drivers Ai Miura and Itsumo Shiraishi.

- The Super Sentai Series holds the Japanese record for the "Most Henshin Heroes in a Japanese Tokusatsu TV Series" with a total of 300.

- Jeremy Clarkson announced the newest presenters of the reboot of The Grand Tour, set to air in 2026. The reboot will be hosted by James Engelsman, Thomas Holland, and Francis Bourgeois.

- Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun's IruMafia Edition spin-off is getting an anime adaptation.

- LEGO teases K-POP Demon Hunters playsets coming in 2026.

- The Netflix K-drama, Boyfriend On Demand, streams this March 6, 2026.

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Let's Do The News! (February 4, 2026)

   

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- The PH Senate held its first hearing on the planned Anti-Political Dynasty Bill that prevents relatives from running for elections and serving in the government consecutively.

- Signal No. 1 triggered in the Southern parts of Surigao del Sur due to Typhoon Basyang.

- The Inter-Agency Task Force is closely monitoring threats of the Nipah Virus in the Philippines as the ASEAN Summit draws near.

- 48 Chinese boats were detected in the West Philippine Sea.

- Metro Manila's Subway system is expected to be fully operational by 2033.

- The police are assessing the allegation that Jeffrey Epstein trafficked a second woman in the UK with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was recently moved out of the Royal Lounge.

- Two people died when a light aircraft crashed in the Greater Manchester area.

- The Williams F1 Team unveiled its F1 2026 competitor, the FW48, as well as racing suit designs for Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz.

- Jack Doohan was tapped as Haas’s reserve driver.

- Josh D’Amaro will replace Bob Iger as Disney CEO this March 18th.

- The Netflix original cartoon, Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85, arrives this April 23, 2026.

- Antoine Winfeld Jr. and George Pickens led the NFC to victory against the AFC 66-52 in the NFL Pro Bowl exhibition match.

- Asia Rose Simpson was crowned Miss World Philippines 2026 and will represent the Philippines in the upcoming Miss World pageant.

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Let's Do The News! (February 3, 2026)

  

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- The House Committee on Ethics and Privileges is expected to submit its recommendations regarding the complaints facing Cavite 4th District Rep. Kiko Barzaga to the plenary of the House tomorrow. National Unity Party member and Manila 2nd District Representative Rolando Valeriano said this after the committee's hearing today, which Barzaga did not appear for.

- A low-pressure area becomes Typhoon Basyang as it's approaching 1075km East of Northeastern Mindanao.

- Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco clarified during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Tourism, together with the Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development, that she did not have permission for her photo to be used in a free magazine from Japan and that no public funds were used in the publication to promote tourism in the Philippines.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is leaving it to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to decide whether to continue or end its investigation into anomalous flood control projects.

- Former US President and Former First Lady Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify to the House inquiry on the Jeffrey Epstein files after facing a contempt of Congress vote.

- The French offices of Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) were raided by cybercrime authorities. Meanwhile, X's Grok AI launched its Imagine 1.0, which allows users to create AI-generated videos.

- A 13-year-old male in Australia swam four hours to save his mom and siblings after they were swept out to sea.

- Marie Iwaoka and Zhao Yun Qing are returning for the 2026 KYOJO CUP season.

- Beginning on March 21, 2026, Crunchyroll will be increasing its subscription prices, with plans starting at $9.99 per month.

- Konami announced that another Silent Hill game is in development, and it will be separate from the upcoming remake of the first Silent Hill game.

- The camp of Kim Seon Ho refutes alleged tax evasion amid the Cha Eun Woo controversy.

- BTS's comeback concert is scheduled for March 21, 2026, at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, and it will be streaming exclusively on Netflix. Additionally, on March 27th, a BTS comeback documentary will also be available for streaming exclusively on Netflix.

- ICYMI: Arsenal beats Corinthians 3-2 to win the 2026 FIFA Women's Champions Cup.

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Let's Do The News! (February 2, 2026)

 

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- A boat en route to Surigao, one of the MV Maria Felisa fleets, caught fire yesterday.

- The PH Bureau of Customs is auctioning 10 more cars seized from Sarah Discaya next week. 

- Construction on stalled housing projects from the PBBM administration in Caloocan City were resumed and will be finished as soon as possible.

- Criminal complaints filed against the Villars will be re-evaluated by the PH Department of Justice.

- Serial killer Steve Wright admitted the kidnapping snd the murder of the 17-year-old Victoria Hall in Suffolk, UK.

- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Lord Mandelson should not be part of the House of Lords following his involvement with the late sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein.

- An annual solar eclipse will welcome the Lunar Year of the Horse on February 17, 2026. It will be visible in Antarctica.

- NASCAR's pre-season clash in Bowman Gray stadium postponed to Wednesday due to winter weather.

- Bandai Namco announced Tekken 8's Year 3 roadmap with numerous updates, returning favorites such as Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger Jr., and an additional character to be revealed at Late 2026.

- The winners of the 2026 Grammy Awards.

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Let's Do The News! (January 31, 2026)

        

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- North EDSA roads closed for four months, according to the MMDA, due to the installation of the MRT-7.

- Luigi Mangione will not receive the death penalty if convicted of killing United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge has ruled.

- The US Justice Department is releasing over three million pages from the Jeffrey Epstein files.

- US President Donald Trump announced a special IndyCar street race in Washington, D.C., taking place from August 21 to 23, 2026. This event, called the Freedom 250, will take place near the National Mall.

- ICYMI: Nissan sold its South African plant to China's Chery.

- Seiyuu Yuji Mitsuya was hospitalized following an injury.

- Fate/Grand Order arcade game's service will end this March 2026.

- In Game 5 of the PBA Philippine Cup finals, SMB leads 3-2 after defeating TNT at the score of 96-82.

- Actress Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in Schitt's Creek, Home Alone, and Beetlejuice, dies at age 71.

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Let's Do The News! (January 30, 2026)

       

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- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. denies calls to declare Chinese embassy personnel as "persona non grata".

- House Deputy Speaker and La Union Representative Paolo Ortega V condemned the dissemination of fake medical test results of President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. Ortega's point is that this is not an issue regarding the President's health but rather an issue of the dissemination of fake and misleading information. Ortega stressed that St. Luke's Medical Center's statement is clear that the said document is fake and not authenticated.

- Senate President Pro-Tempore Ping Lacson has raised the possibility that former congressman Zaldy Co may be using his whereabouts to make his whereabouts public. This is also related to the petition sworn and signed by Co in Stockholm, Sweden, on January 15 and submitted to the Supreme Court, asking the Office of the Ombudsman to stop filing charges against him.

- House Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima insisted that Vice President Sara Duterte is still not safe from impeachment. De Lima's message came after the Supreme Court upheld its initial declaration that the articles of impeachment against VP Duterte are unconstitutional.

- US President Donald Trump says that immigration officials are working on a plan to reduce the number of agents in Minneapolis.

- Saturday pre-season NASCAR activities in Bowman Gray Stadium were postponed due to weather, but the Clash will still take place this Sunday.

- Simona de Silvestro will compete in the bobsleigh competition of February's Winter Olympics.

- The 2026 KYOJO CUP season announced that last year's champion, Rio Shimono, KYOJO veteran Rina Ito, Australian driver Paige Raddatz, and Kilei Kanemoto are competing for this season.

- The current-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class received a minor change for the 2027 model year.

2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

- Starship Entertainment issued a statement following a final ruling against a malicious YouTuber.

- Shin Eun Soo and Yoo Seon Ho confirmed that they are in a relationship.

- The match between Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov will be streaming live on Netflix this April 11th. This match marks Fury's first fight in 13 months and a high-risk comeback.

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Let's Do The News! (January 29, 2026)

      

                                          

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- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said that former President Rodrigo Duterte's legal team handling his case at the International Criminal Court (ICC) will not be replaced. Despite this, VP Duterte said that the former president has given instructions for their next steps. It can be recalled that Duterte's confirmation of charge hearing at the ICC is set for February 23.

- The PH Department of Transportation (DOTr) has released a list of shipping lines approved to cover routes previously serviced by Aleson Shipping Lines after its operations were suspended in the wake of the sinking of MV Trisha Kerstin 3 in Basilan. The lines include Montenegro Shipping, SRN Fast Seacraft, Ever Lines, Ibnerizam Shipping, Archipelago Philippine Ferries, Cokaliong Shipping, Lite Shipping, Seem Sam Shipping, Ocean Fast Ferries, and HS Star Marine. Routes with special permits include Zamboanga City to Isabela City, Siasi, Jolo, Bongao, as well as Dumaguete City to Pulauan, Siquijor, and Larena.

- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is ready to maintain peace and order during the upcoming motorcade caravan of several groups along EDSA on Jan. 31, 2026.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is in good condition, according to Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.

- Federal agents involved in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis were placed on leave.

- Amazon is closing all of its physical Amazon Go cashier-less convenience stores and Amazon Fresh grocery stores. Also, the online retail giant is suffering major cuts, with 575 jobs in the Seattle area heavily affected.

- The SRO expands its GT Academy driver development program.

- The front-wheel-drive MG4 EV Urban joins its UK lineup alongside its revamped RWD MG4 model.

2027 MG4 EV Urban and 2027 MG4 EV

- i-dle member Yqui, Young K of DAY6, Stella Jang, and others were promoted to full members of the KMCA.

- ILLIT's Minju and Moon Sang Min are ending their stint as presenters of Music Bank.

- In Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup finals, TNT leveled with 2 wins each after beating SMB 110-87.

- Veteran action director William Mayo died at age 70.

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Let's Do The News! (January 28, 2026)

     

                                          

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- Basilan Rep. Yusop Alano asks to conduct a deep investigation and hold accountable those responsible in connection with the sinking of MV Trisha Kerstin 3 in the waters covered by Basilan, where 18 have been recorded dead and there are still missing.

- A magnitude 5.7 quake hits Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines continues their operation against the remaining members of the Communist Terrorist Group.

- The European Union opened their investigation on X (formerly Twitter) over its Grok AI.

- US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar got sprayed by an unknown substance after a male suspect charges her at the Minneapolis town hall.

- Genesis showcased their X Skorpio Concept.

- The FIA confirmed a WRC candidate event in the US this June 11-17, 2026. 

- Seiyuu Kozo Shioya dies at 71.

- The Masked Rider Agito 25th Anniversary movie will hit select cinemas this April 29, 2026.

- Seo Ji Hun announced his February 3 enlistment date.

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Let's Do The News! (January 27, 2026)

    

                                          

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- The Philippine National Police is assisting in the investigation of the vessel sinking off Basilan as it mobilizes its resources to support its Search and Rescue ops.

- Construction of the flood monitoring command center in Manila has commenced.

- The PH Food and Drug Administration got grilled by the recent Senate hearing due to a lack of responsibility in the agency's mandates.

- Former UK Conservative Home Secretary Suella Braverman has defected to the Reform UK party.

- The Israeli military confirmed that it has retrieved and identified the remains of the last Gaza hostage, Ran Gvili.

- The US Border Patrol chief and some agents are leaving Minneapolis following the deadly shooting.

- The Charlotte Motor Speedway is expected to drop the Roval in favor of bringing back the superspeedway naming for NASCAR's postseason race.

- The Rahal Letterman Lanigan racing team adds Ryan Briscoe and race engineer Mike Pawlowski to its three-car program.

- ICYMI: The Dragon Ball franchise has announced an upcoming Galactic Patrol chapter of the Dragon Ball Super anime. Additionally, there will be a new "Age 1000" Game Project, as well as a director's cut "Beerus" version of the Dragon Ball Super TV anime, set to be released this fall, along with other exciting updates.

- Cha Eun Woo apologizes for disappointing fans with his tax evasion issue.

- Nonito Donaire will battle Anthony Olascuaga in their March 15 match in Yokohama.

- Match between Jose Valenzuela and Diego Torres confirmed as the Zuffa Boxing main event this February 1, 2026.

- Actor Raoul Aragon passed away at 78.

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Let's Do The News! (January 26, 2026)

   

                                          

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- Political analyst and former president of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), Atty. Egon Cayosa, believes that the Philippines will be more shameful to the world if the impeachment complaints filed against the country's two highest-ranking leaders are not acted upon immediately. Cayosa's reaction was to Senate President Tito Sotto's statement that the Philippines will be more shameful to the world if President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte are impeached.

- The Philippine National Police has arrested 24 individuals involved in illegal mining in Misamis Oriental, and 30.8 million pesos worth of equipment was seized.

- Executive Secretary Ralph Recto is directing the PH Department of Health (DOH) and PhilHealth to examine the possible expansion of benefits and PhilHealth packages, especially for those in the middle class.

- Andy Burnham was blocked from standing in the upcoming by-election in the UK by the Labour Party's ruling body.

- US officials confirmed that a person was shot to death by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis.

- Prince Harry says sacrifices made by NATO forces in Afghanistan deserve "respect" following harsh comments from US President Donald Trump. Trump's "insulting" comments draw flak from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

- Apple's Apple Pay service is expected to begin operations in the Philippines by the third quarter of 2026 as local banks work to complete technical requirements to support the platform for contactless payments.

- Tesla removed the standard Autopilot feature from all-new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles sold in the US and Canada.

- The Donkervoort P24 RS was unveiled, and it's powered by an EcoBoost V6 engine turned to produce 600bhp of power in a car that weighs 780kg.

- Bertone revived the Runabout as a V6-powered machine that will be built in very limited numbers.

- TV series Kamen Rider Zeztz casts Yuki Tamaki as CODE Number: 3/Lord Three, Shin Koyanagi as CODE Number: 5/Lord Five, and Yuzuki Hirakawa as CODE Number: 6/Lord Six.

- The penultimate episode of the final Super Sentai Series installment, No.1 Sentai Gozyuger, casts Kenichi Suzumura as the ultimate threat, Rex.

- NCT members Jeno and Jaemin announced their unit debut as NCT JNJM.

- The Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots will face each other in the NFL's Super Bowl this February 8, 2026.

- In Game 3 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals, San Miguel leads 2-1 after beating Talk N Text at the score of 95-89.

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Let's Do The News! (January 24, 2026)

  

                                          

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- Historic winter storm Fern rages through most parts of the United States, bringing ice and heavy snow. 

- Wet weather in Taipei caused the delay of Alex Honnold's Skyscraper Live attempt.

- Starting February 18, 2026, Apple Pay will increase its Instant Transfer fee to 1.7%, with a minimum charge of $0.25 and a maximum charge of $25. Users can also transfer money to their bank accounts using ACH, which will arrive within 1 to 3 business days at no additional fee.

- The Williams F1 team will not attend the Barcelona shakedown tests.

- Alpine's F1 '26 competitor, the A526, was unveiled.

- Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, and Ray Hendrick are inducted into the NASCAR 2026 Hall of Fame, with Deb Williams earning the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence and Humpy Wheeler receiving the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.

- IMSA is cooperating with NASA for the groundbreaking Space Act Partnership to advance data science and human performance.

- KBS variety show Music Bank apologizes for the error during yesterday's winner announcement.

- ENHYPEN member Sunghoon was named as the torchbearer for next month's Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

- In Game 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup finals, San Miguel Beer leveled the score with one win each after beating Talk N Text 111-92.

- The DJ at Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz's wedding shared details about Victoria Beckham's "inappropriate" dance.

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Let's Do The News! (January 23, 2026)

 

                                          

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- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said she was just hugging her supporters who also wanted to hug her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is incarcerated at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Netherlands.

- Former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co is reportedly ready to be a witness in the impeachment proceedings against President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., according to former Anakalusugan Party-list Representative Mike Defensor.

- Beep, the operator of the stored value card used in the LRT and MRT, announced that they have removed Stored Value Updaters and Express Renewal Devices from train stations because they still use 3G technology. It can be recalled that the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it would phase out 3G as well as 2G networks in the country by September 2025 due to its possible security vulnerabilities.

- As of 3:00 p.m. today, January 23, the Low Pressure Area or former typhoon Ada was sighted 560-kilometer East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. Meanwhile, the Northeast Monsoon is affecting Luzon and Visayas. In a 4 p.m. update by PAGASA, cloudy skies with light rains are being experienced over Cagayan Valley, Bicol Region, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Aurora, Quezon, Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro, Northern Samar, Samar, Eastern Samar, and Biliran due to the Northeast Monsoon.

- The Philippine Coast Guard has maintained that it will continue to uncover the truth and defend the country's sovereignty in the waters under Philippine jurisdiction, particularly the West Philippine Sea, in accordance with the 2016 Arbitral Award and International Law. According to Coast Guard Spokesman to the West Philippine Sea, Commodore Jay Tarriela, the Philippines' openness or transparency serves as an obstacle to China's gradual illegal expansion and militarization of disputed areas, including Bajo de Masinloc, because their suspicious movements are immediately exposed.

- TikTok has finalized an agreement with the White House to continue its operations in the United States.

- Ferrari's F1 '26 competitor, the SF-26, was unveiled.

- A one-off Bugatti FKP Homage was unveiled. The second of its Solitaire project.

- The recent XBOX Developer Direct announced that Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation is coming this Summer 2026, Fable this Autumn 2026, Kiln this Spring 2026, and the long-awaited Forza Horizon 6 this May 2026.

- BTS breaks personal record with over 4 million stock pre-orders for their upcoming album ARIRANG.

- Trinity Rodman signed a record three-year contract with the Washington Spirit to remain with the club until 2028, ending months-long uncertainty over the soccer player's future.

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Let's Do The News! (January 22, 2026)

                                          

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- MRT-3 operations are back to normal after being delayed earlier, January 22, due to a dog spotted on the train tracks. The DOTR-MRT3 also apologizes to passengers who were inconvenienced. As of 6:31 p.m., the dog was spotted on the MRT-3 tracks and was captured by the Coast Guard at 6:56 p.m. Train operations are now back to normal.

- An ethics complaint has been filed against Senator JV Ejercito, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges. Atty. Eldridge Aceron filed a complaint against Ejercito for gross neglect of constitutional duty for failing to act on the ethics complaint filed against Senator Chiz Escudero.

- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Sec. Jonvic Remulla, looking into the possibility that someone is harboring businessman Atong Ang.

- US President Donald Trump announced that a framework for a future deal with NATO regarding Greenland has been agreed upon, while also dropping the threat of tariffs.

- The UK declines to join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace as Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper questions Putin's involvement with the board.

- Mercedes-AMG's F1 2026 competitor, the W17, was unveiled. In addition, its drivers, Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, are showcasing their new racing suit designs.

- 2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin becomes part of Mercedes-AMG's driver development program.

- F1 Academy unveiled its new brand image for the 2026 season.

- The first-ever Volvo EX60 was unveiled.

2027 Volvo EX60

- The Pretty Series announced the new installment titled, Onegai AiPri, coming this Spring 2026. More info will arrive on February 26, 2026.

- Disney+ previewed its 2026 K-drama lineup.

- In Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup finals, TNT drew first blood by defeating SMB 96-91.

- Jamie George announced his retirement from rugby in 2027.

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Let's Do The News! (January 21, 2026)

                                         

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- Charlie “Atong” Ang’s camp confirmed that the guns belonged to the said businessman and gaming tycoon have been surrendered. Among those surrendered were a Colt rifle, a Glock 9mm; a Sig Sauer 9 mm; a Smith & Wesson .38 caliber; and a Battle Arms Development (BAD) 9 mm pistol.

- Filipinos in Greenland, which has been threatened with annexation by the United States, have nothing to be alarmed about, according to the Philippine Embassy in Denmark.

- The British government has approved plans for a large Chinese embassy in London after years of discussions regarding security concerns. Shadow communities have condemned this decision as "a disgraceful act of cowardice," while the Liberal Democrats describe it as Prime Minister Keir Starmer's "biggest mistake yet." Even US President Donald Trump, who criticized the UK’s deal over the Chagos Islands, has expressed his disapproval of this decision.

- No new criminal charges against child killer Lucy Letby following other allegations over baby deaths.

- Local media reports say that the train driver was killed and several people were hurt after a train derailment near Barcelona.

- The suspect who killed former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was sentenced to life.

- Travis Pastrana is making his NASCAR comeback in the Truck Series race in Daytona.

- The Audi R26 comes to life ahead of its F1 2026 debut with its drivers, Gabriel Bortoletto and Nico Hulkenberg, showing off their new racing suit designs.

- Dacia is teasing its 2026 plans, including a new Sandero Hybrid, an A-segment electric urban car, and a C-segment car.

- Akihisa Shiono and Keisuke Watanabe join the cast of the live-action Sakamoto Days movie as Kashima and Natsuki Seiba.

- Former Nintendo US boss Doug Bowser is now part of Hasbro's board of directors.

- Netflix teases its 2026 K-drama, film, and variety show lineup, such as The Scandal, The WONDERfools, Bloodhounds Season 2, and more.

- Former Alabama standout and G League player Charles Bediako is suing the NCAA over eligibility.

- Director and actor Mark Jones passed away at the age of 72.

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Let's Do The News! (January 20, 2026)

                                       

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- Six senators from the opposition have signed their own report on the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee's investigation into the anomalous flood control projects in which former Speaker Martin Romualdez is primarily accused of being the promoter of corruption. This was announced by Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Imee Marcos in a press conference and submitted to the office of Senate President Tito Sotto on December 10, 2025. They based their own report on the first three hearings of Marcoleta when he was Chairman of the Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC) and the subsequent three hearings of Senator Ping Lacson, who is currently the Chairperson of the committee. Among the minority senators who signed the report are Marcoleta, Marcos, as well as Senators Robin Padilla, Bato dela Rosa, Jinggoy Estrada, and Bong Go.

- Up to 130,901 families or more than 433,000 individuals were affected by Typhoon Ada. According to data from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), those affected are from 724 barangays in the Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, and CARAGA. Of the said number, more than 5,000 people are still temporarily staying in 325 evacuation centres in the aforementioned regions. The number of deaths remains at 2, while 2 were injured or hurt. Currently, there are still 33 roads and 1 bridge in Regions 5 and 8 that are impassable to motorists due to the effects of the typhoon.

- The Western Naval Command (WNC) confirmed that a Chinese Long March 12 rocket was spotted passing over Palawan at around 3:59 p.m. yesterday, January 19, 2026. According to the WNC, their personnel captured the incident on video as part of the command's ongoing real-time monitoring operations.

- US President Donald Trump calls the UK's Chagos Islands deal an "act of great stupidity", months after endorsing the move. Trump says the deal in which the UK hands over the Chagos Islands' sovereignty to Mauritius is one of the reasons he wants the US to take over Greenland. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stated that the 99-year lease on the UK-US military base will cost the UK £101 million per year. Trump previously supported the UK's Chagos Islands deal, which Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as a "monumental achievement."

- The UK government is consulting on whether to ban social media for the under-16s.

- Prince Harry arrived at the London court for the case against the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper.

- A text exchange between US President Donald Trump and Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store was made public as he links not getting a Nobel Peace Prize to Greenland ambitions.

- Italian fashion designer Valentino passed away at the age of 93.

- The BBC is collaborating with YouTube to produce platform-exclusive content, admitting that traditional broadcasting can "no longer sustain its future".

- Haas unveiled its VF-26 ahead of the F1 2026 season.

- Honda unveiled its F1 powertrain that will power the Aston Martin F1 team for the F1 2026 season.

- Aston Martin ended providing F1 safety cars after five seasons.

- The production-spec Apollo EVO's interior was revealed.

- The second-generation Kia Niro received a minor change for the 2027 model year.

2027 Kia Niro

- YouTube is reportedly cracking down and deleting custom subtitles on videos. Hololive music videos are among those impacted.

- The San Diego Comic-Con will not allow AI-generated material in its art show.

- Indiana beats Miami 27-21 to claim its CFP National Championship title.

- Boxing legend Mike Tyson comments on Floyd Mayweather's upcoming exhibition match.

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Let's Do The News! (January 19, 2026)

                                      

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- 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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Let's Do The News! (January 17, 2026)

                                     

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- Senator Bong Revilla faces malversation and graft charges over his alleged involvement with the flood control project anomalies.

- A West Midlands police chief constable will announce retirement after criticism of the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

- A life-extending prostate cancer drug will be available for thousands in England within weeks.

- The Defender Rally wins the Stock class of the 2026 Dakar Rally, with the Dacia Sandriders winning the Ultimate class, Odyssey Academy by BBR for the Challenger class, the Can-Am Factory Team for the SSV class, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for the Rally GP class, and the Bas World KTM Team for the Rally2 class.

- Real Racing 3's End Of Service was extended to March 20, 2026.

- San Miguel Beer advanced to the PBA Finals after defeating Ginebra 101-88. They're up for a revenge showdown against Talk N Text in the finals.

- Arvery Lagoring and Christian Tibayan won IT'S SHOWTIME's Tawag Ng Tanghalan Duets 2 finals.

- Beauty queen Rabiya Mateo was diagnosed with depression and anxiety.

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Let's Do The News! (January 16, 2026)

                                    

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- Typhoon Ada maintained its strength while moving northwestward over the eastern part of Eastern Visayas. The center of the storm was last observed at 255 km East Northeast of Borongan City, Eastern Samar, or 335 km East of Catarman, Northern Samar, packing maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 80 km/h.

- House Assistant Majority Leader and Lanao Del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong suspects that the floating of the impeachment plan against Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is a way to divert public attention from those involved in corruption, especially in the flood control scandal.

- The Department of Social Welfare and Development is strongly warning the public against suspicious individuals or groups offering cash assistance through private messages and claiming to have a "backer" within the DSWD. This comes after the department received reports of individuals sending private messages to their victims promising to be included in the list of beneficiaries in exchange for a percentage cut and their personal information.

- X (formerly Twitter) announced that its Grok AI will no longer be allowed to generate fake explicit images of real people. The ban applies to all users, including paying subscribers.

- Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado says she presented US President Donald Trump with her medal.

- The UK NHS trust "violated the dignity" of nurses by allowing a transgender woman to use the female changing room, according to the tribunal.

- UK MP Robert Jenrick tells BBC his defection to Reform UK is not about personal ambition and will "unite the right".

- The Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC, the first of the new Ford Racing performance brand, was unveiled during Ford Racing's 2026 season reveal. It will use the same supercharged V8 engine from the hardcore GTD. Also, Ford Racing announced that the new Dark Horse SC joins the NASCAR fray in the 2027 season, as well as drivers for its WEC Hypercar campaign.

2027 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC

- Red Bull unveiled its F1 2026 liveries of both the main team and the Racing Bulls. Both are powered by Ford powertrains as part of the new collaboration.

- PREMA Racing undergoes ownership shake-up.

- The Netflix original series, Culinary Class Wars, was renewed for Season 3, and auditions are underway. The next season will be a clash between restaurants.

- FNC is ending its variety management.

- The Zerafa Vs. Tsuyu match ended with a "no contest" result after a headbutt left the former unable to fight.

- The alleged secret daughter of Freddie Mercury, named Bibi, dies at 48.

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