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

                                       

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

- 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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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

28 Years Later continues with the second part of this story, picking up where the anticlimactic ending left off.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Nia DaCosta is directing the sequel, titled "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple", which features Ralph Fiennes (known for the "Harry Potter" and "James Bond" series), Alfie Wlliams, Jack O'Connell, and others. This film picks up just moments after the gripping ending of the first installment. In "The Bone Temple", viewers learn that the infected, as Dr. Kelson (played by Fiennes) indicates, are no longer the greatest threat to survival.

For whatever reason, this sequel is even more grueling and terrifying than the previous film. It is the must-watch horror movie of the season. Those who enjoyed the first part last year can eagerly anticipate this unforgiving continuation, where "fear is the new faith."

With such terror, carnage, and drama blended into one, this continuation of 28 Years Later is a horror movie at its peak, just like the rest of the 28 Days Later series.

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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Shinbi's Haunted House 10th Anniversary Movie

Originally launched as a four-episode mini-series at the end of 2014, "Shinbi's Haunted House" evolved into a complete anime series that premiered on CJ ENM's Tooniverse channel in 2016. The show ran for five seasons and has become one of the most popular Korean animated TV series in recent years. To commemorate this milestone, the 10th anniversary movie has arrived in Korean cinemas, offering viewers a glimpse of what ten years of "Shinbi's Haunted House" look like.

Shinbi's Haunted House
10th Anniversary Movie

Shinbi's Haunted House's 10th anniversary movie offers fans of the beloved Korean anime series a look at what ten years of "Shinbi's Haunted House" has brought. Set a decade after Goo Hari and her friends graduated from elementary school, the film follows her, her little brother Doori, and their friends as they navigate their normal lives. For the ever-adorable goblin, Shinbi, it seems that everyone has forgotten about him—until a mysterious man presents him with an opportunity to become a world-famous superstar. With Shinbi's popularity soaring, he receives an invitation to a celebration with goblins from around the globe. However, he is unaware that this celebration has been devised as a trap by a villain plotting to take over the world.

Yeongjae, a member of the mega-popular K-Pop boy group TWS, performs the theme song for this commemorative movie.

For over a decade, Shinbi's Haunted House has been a favorite among Korean families. It offers thrilling adventures that involve confronting and teaming up with ghosts, meeting a memorable cast of characters, and facing a rogue gallery of powerful villains. 

With the release of this 10th anniversary movie, Shinbi's Haunted House reaches new heights. Fans watching this film are filled with nostalgia as they see their favorite characters reunite to save Shinbi from a formidable enemy.

This movie is a way to thank you for being part of Shinbi's Haunted House adventure from the beginning until now. It's a milestone that fans will cherish for generations to come.

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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Let's Do The News! (January 15, 2026)

                                   

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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