A protester holds an sign as she marches through frigid conditions, with temperatures near 10 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 12 Celsius), in a neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on December 20, 2025, where many Somali, Latino and Hispanic immigrants live and work, during the "MN Love Our Immigrant Neighbors - ICE Out of MN!" rally calling for the removal of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement from Minnesota. (Photo by Kerem YUCEL / AFP)

2 killed in Sorsogon landslide amid 'Ada' rainsLocal authorities in Matnog, Sorsogon recover the remains of two victims buried by a landslide that struck minutes past midnight on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — Two people were killed after a landslide buried them in Matnog, Sorsogon, on Saturday, January 17, authorities reported. The landslide struck as heavy rains and strong winds from Tropical Storm "Ada" battered Sorsogon, causing a large boulder to fall from the mountain, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Matnog. Due to the tropical storm, state weather bureau PAGASA placed several areas in Sorsogon under Wind Signal No. Multiple areas in Luzon remain under the highest wind warning, Signal No.

NUP eyes Barzaga's expulsion from CongressMANILA, Philippines — House Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno said the National Unity Party is looking to have Rep. Kiko Barzaga expelled through a new ethics complaint instead of seeking an extension to his 60-day suspension. He further explained that privilege speeches are not used to attack fellow lawmakers or inflict harm on them, saying Barzaga’s actions only reflect his lack of understanding of the House rules. Believing the suspension insufficient, NUP members are already taking legal steps against Barzaga over his allegations. And then there’s Barzaga spreading this lie that we were bribed for the Speaker election, which has already been won.) Congress resumes session on January 26, when the ethics committee could begin deliberations on Barzaga’s fitness to return following the end of his suspension on January 30.

Filipinos can now catch a real-time glimpse of the other side of the world through Asia’s first Portal in Bonifacio Global City. The tech art installation will be up along Fifth Avenue in BGC on Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. When it opens, the Manila Portal will feature a 24/7 livestream connecting it to Portals in Vilnius, Lithuania; Lublin, Poland; Dublin, Ireland; Philadelphia, United States; and Ipswich, United Kingdom. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Portals (@portalsorg)The Manila Portal will be Asia's first and sixth worldwide. We cannot wait to welcome Filipinos into this shared global experience," Benediktas Gylys, founder of Portals Organization, said in the statement.

Check this out, Nike fans! This weekend, you can buy any two Nike items—from footwear to apparel, and more—and enjoy one for free. Nike Factory Store dropped the promo in a Facebook post on Saturday, Jan. 17. "Complete the weekend celebration with the perfect 'fit," the caption read.

Photo by PEDRO MATTEY / AFP. People hold a Venezuelan flag during a demonstration in support of deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Caracas on January 16, 2026.

UP Open University is offering online courses you can take for free from January to June 2026 and include in your resume upon completion. The UPOU released 28 massive open online courses (MOOCs) on Facebook, with four brand new ones, such as Practical Home Behavior Management for Children with Special Needs, Data Annotation for Aspiring BPO Professionals, Climate Information Services, and Internalizing Behaviors among Children and Practical Home Support. Below are the free courses you can take at your own pace and convenience in the first half of the year along with their respective schedules. The UPOU noted that enrollment is open two weeks ahead of the start of the course and remains available while it's ongoing. More free online courses for July to December will be released soon.

Grand finals: TNT vs SMBCJ Perez of San Miguel Beer is fouled by Japeth Aguilar of Ginebra in Game 6 of their PBA Philippine Cup best-of-seven semis last night. MANILA, Philippines — Bring on TNT versus San Miguel Beer: Round 3. San Miguel defeated TNT in the 2023 finals, 4-3, and last year, 4-2. The reigning All-Filipino kings and TNT, which last won the centerpiece conference in 2021, duke it out beginning Wednesday. “I’m just honoring the game, playing the game and giving my best every time.

Tarriela fires back at China's diplomatic protest, exchanges accusations anewIn this photo uploaded on Facebook on Jan. 14, 2026, Philippine Coast Guard spokesman Jay Tarriela speaks at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde’s SDG Dialogue Series on the West Philippine Sea. "By pressuring our own government over my personal and professional expressions as the PCG spox on the WPS, the Chinese Embassy is engaging in precisely the interference it is obliged to avoid," he said. Tarriela fired back, saying China’s objections only demonstrate its unease over posts and reports showing the violations the country has committed in the West Philippine Sea. "If the Chinese Embassy objects to images or expressions that highlight these violations—often through legitimate public discourse or even satire—it only underscores discomfort with the truth being exposed," he added. Meanwhile, the Chinese Embassy continues to insist that its activities in the South China Sea are "in line with international law."

Ex-DPWH exec Bernardo vows to restitute P1 billion in flood kickbacksMANILA, Philippines — As part of the agreement for him to be placed under the government’s witness protection program (WPP), former public works undersecretary Roberto Bernardo has committed to restitute P1 billion to the government, Prosecutor General Richard Fadullon said yesterday. Fadullon confirmed the amount, which he said will be returned “over a period of time,” during an interview with “Storycon” on One News. Bernardo was among the four people who signed a memorandum of agreement with the government for them to become state witnesses in some cases related to flood control anomalies. Fadullon said the other three have also committed to restitute money to the government, although he was not able to provide the exact figures. As to the decision not to include former DPWH engineers Brice Hernandez and Jaypee Mendoza in the WPP, Fadullon expressed belief that they already have enough evidence to secure convictions.

MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila said Friday it has filed a diplomatic protest against Philippine Coast Guard spokesman Jay Tarriela over a social media post that included cartoonish images of President Xi Jinping. Tarriela and an embassy official had been trading barbs since last week over issues concerning the disputed South China Sea. Tarriela's Facebook post on Wednesday included a photo of him giving a speech, with a background featuring a compilation of comical images of Xi under the banner "Why China remains to be bully?" On Friday, the embassy slammed the post for "attacking and smearing Chinese leaders" in a statement it released. The embassy expressed "strong indignation" to the presidential palace, foreign affairs department and coast guard demanding an explanation for Tarriela's "malicious provocations".

At its center are Shane Hollander (played by Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (portrayed by Connor Storrie), two elite hockey players whose professional rivalry doubles as emotional cover. There’s no narrative hand-holding, because the series trusts viewers to read bodies and pauses as fluently as words. Heated Rivalry turned Hudson Williams (left) and Connor Storrie from complete unknowns into overnight stars—proof that one show and the right kind of chemistry can change a career in an instant. Desire in Heated Rivalry isn’t framed as discovery or sudden liberation; it’s framed as endurance. Williams and Storrie were largely unknown before the show circulated online, which allowed audiences to meet the characters without preexisting expectations.

181,130 influenza-like illnesses logged last yearDOH data showed that the figure, recorded as of Dec. 27, indicated an increase of one percent compared to the 179,948 infections reported during the same period in 2024. MANILA, Philippines — Up to 181,131 cases of influenza-like illnesses were recorded nationwide last year, according to the Department of Health. The data also showed that there were 71 fatalities from influenza-like illnesses last year. Common symptoms of influenza-like illnesses include fever, cough, sore throat, colds, body aches and headaches. Health experts advised Filipinos to have themselves vaccinated with anti-flu vaccines as a protection against influenza-like illnesses.

One answer began in 2016 when two intrepid champions of penal reform launched the College Education Behind Bars (CEBB) in Davao City. Susan Cariaga established the first CEBB program in the Philippines, which I believe is also the first in Asia. I declared that education has given PDLs more than just a degree – it has also bestowed respect and dignity. The PDLs may have been deprived of liberty, but we must not deprive them of the right to education. Indeed, education behind bars can help lower prison population, enhance community safety, turn incarceration into opportunity and permanently transform lives.

Alcaraz issues warningSpain's Carlos Alcaraz gestures during a practice session in Melbourne on January 15, 2026, ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament starting on January 18. MANILA, Philippines — Carlos Alcaraz warned Friday that he was “hungry” to break his Australian Open title drought and become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, calling it his primary target in 2026. The Melbourne Park crown is the only one of the four majors that Alcaraz has never won, his best performance the quarterfinals in 2024 and 2025. The 22-year-old Alcaraz, who begins his title assault against Australia’s 79th-ranked Adam Walton, said he could not wait to get going. “I’m just hungry for the title, hungry to do a really good result here.