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

   

                                          

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

- 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.

TTFN.

2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - Rolex 24 at Daytona

The 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship kicked off with the Rolex 24 at Daytona. 60 cars from four classes are gathered in a record audience at Daytona for America's legendary endurance race where they will spend 24 hours racing, battling, and surviving until the winners are made.

Screengrab from IMSA

The #7 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 nailed its third Rolex 24HR Daytona victory for the GTP class with Felipe Nasr, Julien Andlauer, and Laurin Heinrich behind the wheel. The #4 CrowdStrike Racing by APR dominated the LMP2 class, the #1 Paul Miller Racing M4 GT3 Evo for the GTD PRO class, and the #57 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 for the GTD class.

The 24-hour endurance race in Daytona is over, but the 2026 IMSA season has just begun. The next race is the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring this March 18-21, 2026.

WRC 2026: Rallye Monte-Carlo

The 2026 World Rally Championship kicked off with the Rally Monte-Carlo. This season will mark the final era of the current Rally1 regulations and the drivers are going all-out with the start of the Rally1 machines’ final journey.

Screengrab from WRC

From the beginning to the end, from the freezing paths to the streets of Monaco, Oliver Solberg drew first blood by beating Elfyn Evans and last year’s champion Sebastien Ogier to win the season opener with an overall time of 04:24:59.0.

The next event is the Rally Sweden from the 12th to the 15th of February, 2026.

Mercy (2026 movie)

In this dystopian action thriller, actor Chris Pratt pleads not guilty before a highly advanced AI judge, as his character unravels the true meaning of justice in the age of artificial intelligence.

Mercy (2026 movie)

In the action thriller movie Mercy, actor Chris Pratt (from The Super Mario Bros. Movie) portrays a detective who is on trial for the alleged murder of his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to an advanced AI judge, played by Rebecca Ferguson, or he will face execution.

Unfortunately, this movie is incredibly relevant in today's society, as we all navigate the age of artificial intelligence, where the true meaning of justice can often feel blurred. Beyond its relevance, this high-stakes action thriller offers a gripping, edge-of-your-seat experience as the main character races against time to prove his innocence. It's almost as thrilling as watching 24 because in here, time is the biggest enemy.

With a blend of relevance and thrills, you'll only need to watch this movie once to understand what justice feels like in the age of artificial intelligence. Looks like the winter 2026 movie season's getting a lot intense with this action thriller.

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

  

                                          

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

- 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.

TTFN.

Return to Silent Hill

Don't adjust your radio sets. That bizarre radio signal's a sign that the latest Silent Hill movie has arrived in cinemas. Are you prepared to return to the fog-stricken, cursed town you know?

Return to Silent Hill

Return to Silent Hill is a horror movie that uses Silent Hill 2, one of the all-time horror game greats, as its base. Like the game itself, this movie centers on a man named James Sunderland, who ventures to the fog-stricken, cursed town called Silent Hill in search of Mary, the woman he loved who passed away a few years ago. As he ventures through this nightmarish hellhole, he will soon learn the truth.

Almost everything from Silent Hill 2 is featured in this film, including the characters and the monsters that haunt this living hell, especially the iconic Red Pyramid Thing that torments James. Although some parts of the game didn't make the cut, this movie showcases the terrifying mentality it possesses. From the moment the story begins, the terror begins, and with countless plot twists and flashbacks aplenty, this is what mentality feels like. Lost in the fog but all for the truth.

If you enjoyed playing Silent Hill 2, whether it's the original from 2001 or the 2024 remake, you might want to check out the latest movie—well, almost. This film demonstrates that the Silent Hill series is still alive, and we can expect more terrifying experiences from the franchise. While it may not be a great horror movie, it's easy to immerse yourself in a constant fog of nightmarish thoughts from start to finish.

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

 

                                          

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

- 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.

TTFN.