Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
Caloocan 2nd District Representative Edgar Erice and Mamamayang Liberal Representative Leila de Lima file a Supreme Court petition to strike down the unprogrammed appropriations in the 2026 national budget.
Here’s a FACT CHECK from Rappler: U.S. President Donald Trump has not made a statement on securing former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s release from the ICC.
A U.S. immigration agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in her car in Minneapolis on Wednesday, January 7. The shooting is the latest violent incident during U.S. President Donald Trump’s nationwide crackdown on migrants.
United States President Donald Trump says the country would withdraw from dozens of international and UN entities, because they ‘operate contrary to US national interests.’ This includes a key climate treaty and a UN body that promotes gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Filipino tennis star Alex Eala starts her 2026 strongly as she advances to the ASB Classic quarterfinals in Auckland, New Zealand, with a dominant 6-0, 6-2 win over Petra Marcinko on Thursday, January 8. — Rappler.com


