Updated: 18 January 2025

• ➡️ PCG issues radio challenge anew vs China Coast Guard 'monster ship' - GMA News Online 🆕
  PCG issues radio challenge anew vs China Coast Guard 'monster ship'  GMA News OnlinePH Navy ships hold unilateral drill while on WPS patrol  pna.gov.phPH, China meet in Xiamen over South China Sea issues  INQUIRER.netPH ship stops Chinese vessel from entering economic zone off Zambales  The Manila TimesChina, US ships in WPS a threat to Filipino fishers' livelihood, group says  GMA News Online
  
  
• ➡️ President Marcos justifies food emergency declaration - Philstar.com 🆕
  President Marcos justifies food emergency declaration  Philstar.comDA to declare ‘food security emergency’ to address high rice prices  pna.gov.phMarcos: Nat’l food emergency seen to lower rice prices  Inquirer.netFood emergency for rice proposed  The Manila TimesHigh rice prices, glutted warehouses may push gov’t to declare food emergency  Rappler
  
  
• ➡️ DMW takes down over 71,000 Facebook, Tiktok accounts, posts amid anti-illegal recruitment drive - Manila Bulletin 🆕
  DMW takes down over 71,000 Facebook, Tiktok accounts, posts amid anti-illegal recruitment drive  Manila BulletinDMW: Over 70,000 illegal job recruitment posts removed in 2024  GMA News OnlineProspective OFWs warned vs ‘airport escort’  Philstar.comPinoys fall prey to Nigeria fraud scheme  Daily Tribune (Philippines)BI stops Pinoy on way to Cambodia scam hub  Inquirer.net
  
  
• ➡️ Tiangco backs PBBM's push to give Pinoys better Internet access - Manila Bulletin 🆕
  Tiangco backs PBBM's push to give Pinoys better Internet access  Manila BulletinNews Releases - DICT told to focus on Common Tower Program  Presidential Communications OfficeTiangco backs Marcos plan on better connectivity  manilastandard.netMarcos directs DICT to prioritize Common Tower Program  Inquirer.netMarcos to DICT: Prioritize Common Tower Program for telcos  POLITIKO
  
  
• ➡️ TikTok says it will go dark Sunday in US without assurance from Biden - Rappler 🆕
  TikTok says it will go dark Sunday in US without assurance from Biden  RapplerTikTok could go dark: What does this mean for users and content creators?  Sky NewsA TikTok ban could hit the U.S. in days. What to know — and how to prepare  NPRTrump considers executive order to ‘save TikTok’ from a ban  The Washington PostTikTok prepares to shut down app in US on Sunday, sources say  Reuters
  
  
• ➡️ Smuggled cigarettes seized in Davao - The Manila Times 🆕
  Smuggled cigarettes seized in Davao  The Manila TimesP9-M smuggled cigs intercepted in Davao  SunStar PhilippinesVan with P9.8M alleged smuggled cigarettes intercepted at checkpoint  GMA News OnlineP9.8-M in smuggled cigarettes seized at Sirawan checkpoint, driver arrested  Mindanao Times
  
  
• ➡️ PHIVOLCS: Kanlaon spews ash anew; over 20 volcanic quakes recorded - GMA News Online 🆕
  PHIVOLCS: Kanlaon spews ash anew; over 20 volcanic quakes recorded  GMA News OnlineGov't aid for Kanlaon-affected families tops P172-M  pna.gov.phNegros Occ town needs help to feed Kanlaon evacuees  Inquirer.netLacson Assures P50M Malacañang Aid for Kanlaon Evacuees Still Intact  SunStar PhilippinesLIVE updates: Kanlaon Volcano restiveness  Philstar.com
  
  
• ➡️ President Marcos: Government looking to restore cuts in ‘suboptimal budget’ - Philstar.com 🆕
  President Marcos: Government looking to restore cuts in ‘suboptimal budget’  Philstar.comMarcos, aides still fixing ‘suboptimal’ nat’l budget  Inquirer.netNews Releases - PBBM wants fund for ‘life-changing’ projects back  Presidential Communications OfficePBBM wants fund for key infra projects back amid DPWH budget cut  pna.gov.ph2025 budget is 'suboptimal'  The Manila Times
  
  
• ➡️ Marcos: Enrile right on INC rally, but Duterte impeachment timing is off - Inquirer.net 🆕
  Marcos: Enrile right on INC rally, but Duterte impeachment timing is off  Inquirer.netNews Releases - PBBM agrees with JPE’s opinion on INC rally  Presidential Communications OfficeImpractical to push for VP Sara's impeachment – PBBM  pna.gov.phMarcos agrees with Enrile on INC stand  The Manila TimesPresident’s men free to speak out — Bersamin  Daily Tribune (Philippines)
  
  
• ➡️ Viral 'sampaguita girl’ not a minor, but a scholar medtech student: police - ABS-CBN.COM 🆕
  Viral 'sampaguita girl’ not a minor, but a scholar medtech student: police  ABS-CBN.COMViral Sampaguita vendor addresses guard, speaks out against allegations  ABS-CBN.COMPhilSTAR Life - As the incident about the sampaguita vendor who was seen being mistreated by a mall guard continues to make the rounds online, social media users are questioning why the seller was wearing a high school uniform after it was revealed that s  FacebookRosanna Roces pinahanap ang viral security guard, bet tulungan  Inquirer.netDSWD extends initial aid to family of viral sampaguita vendor  pna.gov.ph
  
  
• ➡️ South Korea's President Yoon attends court hearing on extending detention - Reuters 🆕
  South Korea's President Yoon attends court hearing on extending detention  ReutersInvestigators seek arrest warrant for Yoon over martial law bid  pna.gov.phSouth Korean authorities take impeached President Yoon to detention center after questioning  The Associated PressYoon Suk Yeol: South Korea impeached president arrested after investigators scale walls  BBC.com'It starts now': South Korea's President Yoon defiant as police closed in  Reuters
  
  
• ➡️ Israel's cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal - BBC.com 🆕
  Israel's cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal  BBC.comIsrael’s approval of the Gaza deal unmasks deep schisms that could threaten the ceasefire and Netanyahu’s political future  CNNLIVE: Israeli cabinet agrees on Gaza ceasefire as military pounds enclave  Al Jazeera EnglishThese are the 33 hostages set to be returned in phase one of the Gaza ceasefire  The Times of IsraelThe Sheikh, the Mogul and the Diplomat: The Trio Who Sealed the Gaza Truce  The New York Times
  
  
• ➡️ Over 360 journalists jailed in 2024, China, Israel ‘worst offenders’: NGO - POLITIKO 🆕
  Over 360 journalists jailed in 2024, China, Israel ‘worst offenders’: NGO  POLITIKONigeria Gets Dishonourable Mention in Top Jailers of Journalists Report  FIJ NGCPJ: Four journalists jailed under Nigeria’s cybercrimes law despite 2024 amendments  TheCableJournalists Behind Bars: China, Israel & Myanmar the Worst Offenders in 2024  Inter Press ServiceReport: 67 journalists jailed for their work across Africa  VOA Asia
  
  
• ➡️ Taiwan carries out first execution in five years, upsetting EU, rights groups - GMA News Online 🆕
  Taiwan carries out first execution in five years, upsetting EU, rights groups  GMA News OnlineTaiwan carries out first execution in five years  ABS-CBN.COMTaiwan: First execution under President Lai condemned  FIDHTaiwan executes death row inmate convicted in 2013 murders  Focus TaiwanInternational Reaction After Taiwan Carries Out First Execution Since 2020 - TaiwanPlus News  MSN
  
  
• ➡️ CONDITIONS FOR RIKSBANK AUCTIONS GOVERNMENT BONDS - GlobeNewswire 🆕
  CONDITIONS FOR RIKSBANK AUCTIONS GOVERNMENT BONDS  GlobeNewswireView Full Coverage on Google News
  
  
• ➡️ SpaceX and Blue Origin must investigate this week's big rocket tests, FAA says - Yahoo Finance 🆕
  SpaceX and Blue Origin must investigate this week's big rocket tests, FAA says  Yahoo FinanceUS grounds SpaceX’s Starship rocket pending probe  Inquirer.netSpaceX’s upper stage explodes  Daily Tribune (Philippines)SpaceX's Starship spacecraft destroyed in mega rocket launch  CBS NewsWatch SpaceX Starship explode over Atlantic Ocean on Flight Test 7 (videos)  Space.com
  
  
• ➡️ Porsche drives in all-new electric SUV Macan; updates Taycan sport saloon at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 - The Economic Times 🆕
  Porsche drives in all-new electric SUV Macan; updates Taycan sport saloon at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025  The Economic TimesAuto Expo 2025 Guide: Expected Launches, Free Tickets, and Key Dates  Business StandardView Photos From 'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera'  Car and DriverAuto Expo 2025: Porsche Taycan facelift debuts in India, promises 678 km range  HT Auto2025 Best Compact Luxury SUV: Porsche Macan / Macan EV  AutoTrader
  
  
• ➡️ Economist sees 6.2% growth for PH economy in Q4 2024 - pna.gov.ph 🆕
  Economist sees 6.2% growth for PH economy in Q4 2024  pna.gov.phBDO analyst highlights PH’s growth amid global economic challenges  SunStar PhilippinesWorld Bank, IMF expect PH to expand above 6%  manilastandard.netUN report: PH one of strongest performers in Southeast Asia  Inquirer.netStronger 2025 growth expected  The Manila Times
  
  
• ➡️ Huawei unveils Mate X6 in the Philippines: A revolutionary foldable smartphone - Manila Bulletin 🆕
  Huawei unveils Mate X6 in the Philippines: A revolutionary foldable smartphone  Manila BulletinHUAWEI Mate X6 specs, price in the Philippines  YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & ReviewsHuawei brings the durable and stylish Mate X6 foldable to PH  Backend NewsHuawei Mate X6: The foldable smartphone is coming to Europe  digitec magazineGet freebies worth P44K+ when you pre-order the HUAWEI Mate X6  Speed
  
  
• ➡️ Slew of satellite projects aims to head off future wildfires - The Manila Times 🆕
  Slew of satellite projects aims to head off future wildfires  The Manila TimesView Full Coverage on Google News
  
  
• ➡️ Nintendo shares down on detail-light Switch 2 teaser - Macau Business 🆕
  Nintendo shares down on detail-light Switch 2 teaser  Macau BusinessNintendo Switch 2 to be released in 2025 - News - Nintendo Official Site  NintendoNintendo Switch 2 announced — live updates on new console  Tom's GuideMario Kart 9 First Look Suggests 24 Person Races Are Coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 Game  IGNThe Nintendo Switch 2 hardware specs we know so far  Polygon
  
  
• ➡️ MoviePass Unveils The MoviePass Screening Room, Its Innovative Virtual Reality Offering That Features Movie Trailers in High-Depth Resolution - The Manila Times 🆕
  MoviePass Unveils The MoviePass Screening Room, Its Innovative Virtual Reality Offering That Features Movie Trailers in High-Depth Resolution  The Manila Times
  
  
• ➡️ WWE announces first-time-ever match for Jimmy Uso - Sportskeeda 🆕
  WWE announces first-time-ever match for Jimmy Uso  SportskeedaSmackDown, Jan. 17, 2025: Tiffany Stratton defends WWE Women’s Title against Bayley  WWEWWE SmackDown Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From January 17  Bleacher ReportSmackDown live blog: Women’s Championship  Cageside SeatsWWE SmackDown Results 1/17 - Women's Title On The Line, Naomi & Bianca Belair Face Candice LeRae & Nia Jax  Wrestling Inc.
  
  
• ➡️ Rey Mysterio Announces Entry Into Men's Royal Rumble Match On WWE SmackDown - Wrestling Inc. 🆕
  Rey Mysterio Announces Entry Into Men's Royal Rumble Match On WWE SmackDown  Wrestling Inc.Rey Mysterio shows up in the 619 and officially declares for the Royal Rumble match  Cageside SeatsWWE Hall Of Famer Added To Royal Rumble Match  https://wrestletalk.com/Kevin Owens picks a fight with Rey Mysterio: SmackDown highlights, Jan. 17, 2025  WWEKevin Owens Beats Rey Mysterio, Cody Rhodes Makes The Save After Attempted Attack  BodySlam.net
  
  
• ➡️ Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for USD 400 million - mid-day.com 🆕
  Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for USD 400 million  mid-day.comBlake Lively and Justin Baldoni: What you need to know  BBC.comJustin Baldoni Says 'Friends, Family & Faith' Getting Him Through Difficult Time  TMZJustin Baldoni responds publicly for 1st time since filing $400M lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds: 'Grateful to be with the family'  Yahoo EntertainmentBlake Lively, Ryan Reynolds sued for $400-M in 'It Ends With Us' row  GMA News Online
  
  
• ➡️ Vic Sotto, Darryl Yap arrive at Muntinlupa court for hearing - GMA News Online 🆕
  Vic Sotto, Darryl Yap arrive at Muntinlupa court for hearing  GMA News OnlineMunti court denies Yap’s bid to consolidate cases in ‘Pepsi Paloma’ teaser  Daily Tribune (Philippines)Director Darryl Yap to proceed with Pepsi Paloma film despite legal battle  The Manila TimesSotto, Yap motions junked  Philstar.comDarryl Yap reiterates Pepsi Paloma film’s February release  Inquirer.net
  
  
• ➡️ Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks Jan 17, 2025 Game Summary - NBA.Com 🆕
  Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks Jan 17, 2025 Game Summary  NBA.ComTimberwolves 116-99 Knicks (18 Jan, 2025) Game Recap  ESPNNBA: Wolves ride Anthony Edwards' big night to big win  GMA News OnlineNew York Knicks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time  CBS SportsKnicks Notes: Three-point defense trending in wrong direction, Mitchell Robinson update  sny.tv
  
  
• ➡️ Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Player Stats and Box Score (Jan. 17) | 2024-25 NBA season - Sportskeeda 🆕
  Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Player Stats and Box Score (Jan. 17) | 2024-25 NBA season  SportskeedaCeltics respond and roll past battered Magic 121-94  Celtics BlogJayson Tatum scores 30 as Celtics break out of shooting slump in 121-94 win over Magic  Yahoo SportsNBA: Celtics crush undermanned Magic  GMA News OnlineJaylen Brown Scores 20 vs. Magic  Bleacher Report
  
  
• ➡️ Bucks 130-112 Raptors (18 Jan, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN Australia 🆕
  Bucks 130-112 Raptors (18 Jan, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN AustraliaToronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Jan 17, 2025 Box Scores  NBA.ComBucks 130-112 Raptors (Jan 17, 2025) Game Recap  ESPNDamian Lillard News: Stays hot from deep in win  RotoWireGiannis Antetokounmpo Posts 35  Bleacher Report
  
  
• ➡️ "Balling out of control": NBA fans declare Shai Gilgeous-Alexander unanimous MVP after Cavs decimation - Sportskeeda 🆕
  "Balling out of control": NBA fans declare Shai Gilgeous-Alexander unanimous MVP after Cavs decimation  SportskeedaFull Focus: OKC's dominant first half propels them to victory in Cavs rematch  NBA.ComSGA scores 40 as Thunder roll past Cavaliers  The Manila TimesNBA: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder rout Cavaliers  ABS-CBN.COMWho would win a Cavs-Thunder Finals? Will LeBron, Steph and KD miss the playoffs? Debate!  Yahoo Sports
  
  
• ➡️ 'ELIZA,' the world's 1st chatbot, was just resurrected from 60-year-old computer code - Livescience.com 🆕
  'ELIZA,' the world's 1st chatbot, was just resurrected from 60-year-old computer code  Livescience.com
  
  
• ➡️ Science news this week: Sunken worlds and 'kidney beans' on Mars - Livescience.com 🆕
  Science news this week: Sunken worlds and 'kidney beans' on Mars  Livescience.comScientists Think These ‘Kidney Beans’ Could Prove That Mars Once Supported Life  Popular MechanicsInsights from Frozen Dunes on Mars  Observer Voice'Kidney beans' found on Mars could unveil secrets to life  ChronThey Found Evidence of Life on Mars? NASA Discovers Icey Dunes  MSN
  
  
• ➡️ WATCH: Canadian man’s doorbell camera captures audio, video of meteorite crashing Earth - The Indian Express 🆕
  WATCH: Canadian man’s doorbell camera captures audio, video of meteorite crashing Earth  The Indian ExpressCanadian man's home security camera captures the sight and sound of a meteorite strike  NPRP.E.I. homeowner captures sound and video of meteorite strike on camera, and scientists believe it's a first  CBC.caSound of meteorite striking Earth caught on doorbell camera  BBC.comMeteorite strike captured in rare video from Canadian home’s doorbell camera  The Guardian
  
  
• ➡️ NASA's Hubble traces hidden history of Andromeda galaxy - Science Daily 🆕
  NASA's Hubble traces hidden history of Andromeda galaxy  Science DailyView Full Coverage on Google News
  
  
• ➡️ OUTBREAK RISK PERSISTS: Iloilo Records 105 Dengue Cases in Two Weeks - Daily Guardian 🆕
  OUTBREAK RISK PERSISTS: Iloilo Records 105 Dengue Cases in Two Weeks  Daily Guardian
  
  
• ➡️ eHealth literacy in the general population: a cross-sectional study in China - BMC Public Health 🆕
  eHealth literacy in the general population: a cross-sectional study in China  BMC Public Health
  
  
• ➡️ Are psychological attitudes towards vaccination an expression of personality? A cross-sectional study on COVID-19 vaccination in France - BMC Public Health 🆕
  Are psychological attitudes towards vaccination an expression of personality? A cross-sectional study on COVID-19 vaccination in France  BMC Public Health
  
  
• ➡️ Optimal exercise dose on Body Mass Index (BMI) in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity: a systematic review and bayesian model-based network meta-analysis - BMC Public Health 🆕
  Optimal exercise dose on Body Mass Index (BMI) in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity: a systematic review and bayesian model-based network meta-analysis  BMC Public Health