South Korean singer-songwriter EJAE won a Golden Globe Award on Monday, January 12 (Manila time), as one of the songwriters and performers of “Golden” from the animated film KPop Demon Hunters, which earned Best Original Song at the Golden Globe Awards, organizers said.
The Office of the Ombudsman will determine the authenticity and possible public release of the so-called “Cabral files” after the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) turned over the documents as part of an ongoing investigation, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said on Monday, January 12.
Representative Ilhan Omar, speaking on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” urged caution in public reaction to a Minneapolis shooting, saying it is “not acceptable” to make early judgments or label a mother of three as a “domestic terrorist” before the investigation is complete. The case has prompted debate among officials, legal analysts, and community groups over due process, media language, and how quickly the public should form conclusions while law enforcement continues its inquiry.
President Donald Trump is urging major credit card companies to lower interest rates for consumers and place a temporary cap on what borrowers pay. He is calling for a one-year limit of 10 percent on credit card interest rates.
Two-time champion Guido van der Valk is set to return to The Country Club Invitational on January 27 in Canlubang, aiming for a third title at the Philippine Golf Tour season opener.
Matthew Stafford led the Los Angeles Rams to a 34-31 win over the Carolina Panthers in the opening round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday, narrowly avoiding an upset after the Panthers mounted a late comeback.
Malacañang on Sunday dismissed reports of a possible impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., calling them “unsubstantiated.”
Suzy Seeley, 66, will run her 350th marathon Sunday at the 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon, continuing a running career that began more than 30 years ago.
Iran’s army has warned it may join Iran’s Revolutionary Guard in a growing crackdown on nationwide protests across the Islamic Republic. Large crowds have taken to the streets in multiple cities as demonstrations widen and reported casualties increase. The Revolutionary Guard has referred to many protesters as “terrorists” and accused foreign actors of fueling unrest. Human rights groups report rising deaths and injuries, while authorities defend security operations as necessary for maintaining order.
Federal officials released new video of the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, as thousands of protesters gathered in sub-freezing temperatures across the Twin Cities. The footage, made public by the Department of Homeland Security, has intensified scrutiny of a Trump administration surge of immigration agents to the region. Community groups, legal advocates and local leaders are seeking full transparency, independent investigations and potential policy changes in immigration enforcement practices.