MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Saturday announced the cancellation of flights in the United States due to a major winter storm sweeping across parts of the country, which is forecast to bring heavy snow. Read more: tmt.news/2264639

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared special non-working days in several areas in the country to allow residents to fully participate in their respective celebrations, Malacañang announced on Saturday. Read more: tmt.news/2264630

MANILA, Philippines — A group of talents that filed a labor case against a TV network giant won its 11-year battle after the Supreme Court ruled in its favor. Read more: tmt.news/2264629

Filipino Paralympian swimmer Angel Otom captured her fifth gold medal at the ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand on Saturday.

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala will play her first WTA 125 event on home soil against Alina Charaeva of Russia in the 2026 Philippine Women’s Open on Monday, Jan. 26, at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center in Malate, Manila. Eala is currently ranked 49th in the world and Charaeva is 163rd. Eala, wh...

MADRID — Spanish state prosecutors said Friday they were shelving an initial investigation into accusations of sexual assault by Julio Iglesias in the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic after concluding that Spain’s National Court lacked jurisdiction to judge the matter.

MANILA, Philippines — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday warned the public against non-FDA-approved health and beauty products sold in online platforms such as TikTok Shop and Facebook, saying it flags over 10 to 20 suspicious products each day. Read more: tmt.news/2264625

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will not block and will act properly on any impeachment complaint filed against his father, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., or any other impeachable official, says. Read more: https://mrf.lu/LgGk

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Cuban immigrant at a Texas detention center tried to hang himself, was restrained by guards in handcuffs, and stopped breathing during a subsequent struggle, according to a 911 call from a private security contractor.

MANILA, Philippines — There may be a resurgence of violent extremism in parts of Mindanao, according to a non-governmental organization, following the ambush that killed four government soldiers in the village of Lininding, Munai, Lanao del Norte on Friday.

MINNEAPOLIS — Thousands of people braved icy conditions on Friday to protest the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis and businesses closed their doors amid anger over the detention of a five-year-old migrant boy. Read more: https://mrf.lu/L69X

The Philippine para chess team got off to a strong start, winning four gold medals at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand on Friday. Read more: tmt.news/2264614

NEW YORK — Americans stripped supermarket shelves Friday ahead of potentially 'catastrophic' winter weather that threatened at least 160 million people across the country with transportation chaos, blackouts and life-threatening cold.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday floated the idea of mandating tourists with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to testing before entering the country, citing concerns that sex tourism may be contributing to the rise in HIV cases in the Philippines.

MANILA, Philippines — Wage increase is the top concern among Filipinos, according to an independent survey by OCTA Research conducted in December 2025. Read more: https://mrf.lu/L6wK

MANILA, Philippines — Two travelers were prevented from boarding their flights after making a bomb joke at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Thursday night, the PNP Aviation Security Group (Avsegroup) reported Saturday. Read more: https://mrf.lu/L67r

MANILA, Philippines— Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto announced on Friday that the city government turned over reading materials and portable science laboratories to the Department of Education Schools Division Office.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) late on Friday announced the return of 29 Human Trafficking Victims (HTVs) from Cambodia.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Saturday said that a shearline is affecting several parts of Mindanao, bringing cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms. Read more: tmt.news/2264599

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US military said it killed two alleged drug traffickers in a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Friday, while the Coast Guard was searching for a third person who survived. Read more: https://mrf.lu/L6LL

LOS ANGELES — The Philadelphia 76ers, fueled by 36 points from Tyrese Maxey and a triple-double from Joel Embiid, beat the Houston Rockets 128-122 in an NBA overtime thriller on Thursday.

MANILA, Philippines — Miguel Lagac is determined to keep his scorching form intact as he leads the charge in the new PPS-PEPP season, headlining the Arcillas National Juniors Tennis Championships at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex and Zaballa 1 courts in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Read: tmt.news/2264103

Revilla Arraignment for Malversation Deferred Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEbM...

MANILA, Philippines — Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw has entered Oscar history as the first Filipina and the first woman of color nominated for best cinematography.

MANILA, Philippines — Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw has entered Oscar history as the first Filipina and the first woman of color nominated for best cinematography.

TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of Parliament on Friday, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election. Read more: https://mrf.lu/LmZc

TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of Parliament on Friday, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election.

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his Board of Peace to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas, insisting “everyone wants to be a part” of the body he said could eventually rival the United Nations — despite many U.S. allies opting n...

Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith defended his investigations of President Donald Trump at a congressional hearing Thursday in which he insisted that he had acted without regard to politics and had no second thoughts about the criminal charges he brought. Read: tmt.news/2264069

Philippine tennis star Alex Eala is set to take part in the main draw of the WTA 500 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2026 in the United Arab Emirates.

MADRID, Spain — Spanish investigators on Thursday found two more bodies in the wreckage of a high-speed train involved in a devastating collision last weekend, later confirming the final death toll as 45. Read more: https://mrf.lu/LSXV

MANILA, Philippines — China rejected accusations of interference in Philippine internal affairs, saying it is asserting its 'legitimate right' to defend its national interests and reputation.

LOS ANGELES — Vampire period horror film 'Sinners' smashed the all-time Oscars record with 16 nominations, the Academy announced Thursday. Read more: https://mrf.lu/LS6H

MANILA, Philippines — The arraignment and pre-trial of former senator Ramon Revilla Jr. and six of his co-accused for malversation was moved to Feb. 9, 2026 to allow more time for the respondents to answer the allegations against them. Read more: tmt.news/2264056

MANILA, Philippines — Health experts on Friday warned the public against influenza-like illnesses (ILIs), particularly respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as data shows that elderly hospitalizations reach approximately 100,000 annually. Read more: https://mrf.lu/LS04

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Photographs of fresh bruising on Donald Trump's hand raised eyebrows on Thursday, but the 79-year-old US president dismissed renewed speculation over his health, saying he had simply hit a table. Read more: https://mrf.lu/LSjK

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump said Thursday a US naval 'armada' was heading toward the Gulf, maintaining pressure on Iran although he has recently downplayed the prospect of imminent military action. Read more: tmt.news/2264030

WASHINGTON, D.C. — TikTok announced Thursday it has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business, allowing the company to avoid a ban over its Chinese ownership. Read more: tmt.news/2264024

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will dissolve parliament on Friday ahead of a snap election on February 8, counting on her cabinet's high poll numbers to steer her otherwise unpopular ruling party to victory.

MANILA, Philippines — Most parts of the country will continue to experience light rains due to the prevailing northeast monsoon or "amihan," the weather bureau said on Friday. Read more: tmt.news/2264002

MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Prosecutor General on Thursday revealed that two or three plunder cases would be filed against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and detained ex-senator Bong Revilla in connection with the flood control project scandal. Read more: https://mrf.lu/LDYH

PARK CITY, Utah — Robert Redford liked to say that everybody has a story. He’s not the only person who said it, but he is one of the few who did something to celebrate it, his daughter, Amy Redford, said Wednesday evening ahead of the Sundance Film Festival's opening day.

MANILA, Philippines — Two Philippine cities reached the top 40 of the 2025 TomTom Traffic Index, which measures most congested areas worldwide. Read more: tmt.news/2263237

Defensor, Singson attempt third impeachment complaint WATCH: youtu.be/I_ajfvbnZLQ

China LPGA-bound Filipinas aim high at PH Ladies Masters

MANILA, Philippines — Motorists in Pasay City are advised to expect heavy traffic due to road closures this Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, due to the Sto. Niño Grand Procession that is expected to draw thousands of devotees.

ROME — Rome was paying its last respects to the legendary Valentino on Wednesday at the start of a two-day public viewing for a fashion designer whose high-glamour gowns and trademark shade of red became an iconic symbol of Italian elegance. READ: tmt.news/2263321

LOS ANGELES — The votes are in and the moment is here: the Academy is set to reveal the nominations for this year's Oscars, with 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' expected to top the list.

MANILA, Philippines — At least two impeachment complaints were filed at the House of Representatives on Thursday although both were not received by the Office of the Secretary-General because the official authorized to accept the documents was out of the country, incurring the ire of the complain...