Kim Hye Yoon, Lomon share on-screen romance in ‘No Tail to Tell’

Marcos Jr. orders waiver of interest for unpaid PhilHealth contributions

ICC turns down Duterte’s plea to disclose doctor correspondence

Gerald Anderson to star with Anne Curtis in ‘BuyBust’ series

LAWIN.news053 views

Netflix confirmed that Gerald Anderson will join Anne Curtis in the new action-thriller series “BuyBust: The Undesirables,” directed by Erik Matti and based on the 2018 film “BuyBust.” Netflix Philippines released the teaser earlier than the cast expected, revealing Anderson’s participation and Curtis’s return to her original role. The series will expand the dystopian “BuyBust” universe with new characters and large-scale action sequences. Netflix has not yet announced the release date, full cast list, or episode count but said it will unveil more promotional materials as the premiere approaches.

Read more

Zaldy Co, 3 others now fugitives, Sandiganbayan rules

LAWIN.news058 views

The Sandiganbayan has declared former lawmaker Zaldy Co and three other individuals as fugitives from justice in connection with a flood control project case. The anti-graft court issued the declaration after law enforcers failed to arrest the accused on outstanding warrants. The case involves alleged irregularities in the implementation of a government-funded flood control project. The court directed authorities to intensify efforts to locate and arrest Co and his co-accused and ordered that their fugitive status be reflected in official records while proceedings in the case continue.

Read more

Whitmire administration may face new rules on savings, infrastructure transparency

LAWIN.news045 views

Houston city officials advanced measures that would require Mayor John Whitmire’s administration to bolster city savings and increase transparency on infrastructure project changes. A key Houston City Council committee recommended policies to raise minimum reserve levels and mandate detailed public reporting when the administration alters the capital improvement plan. The proposals respond to warnings about a shrinking fund balance and concerns over sudden revisions to major projects. The full City Council must approve the measures before they take effect.

Read more

New Netflix series from Houston filmmaker explores Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ downfall

LAWIN.news048 views

Houston filmmaker Alex Stapleton directs the new Netflix docuseries “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” which chronicles the rise and fall of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs through interviews, archival footage, and legal records. The series details Combs’ ascent in the entertainment industry, his business empire, and the allegations and investigations that now surround him. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson serves as an executive producer, helping assemble the team and promote the project. Netflix releases the multi-episode series globally to its subscribers.

Read more

Texas AG seeks violations of new property tax law across 1,000 cities

LAWIN.news044 views

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into the finances and property tax practices of nearly 1,000 Texas cities to enforce a new state law that ties local tax increases to strict transparency requirements. The probe seeks records on how cities set and disclosed property tax rates, whether they followed mandated notice and hearing procedures, and how they communicated tax decisions to residents. The review could affect some cities’ ability to raise property taxes if investigators find failures to comply with the law’s transparency standards.

Read more

Lionel Messi secures back-to-back MLS MVPs

LAWIN.news034 views

Lionel Messi became Major League Soccer’s first back-to-back MVP winner after league officials named the 38-year-old Inter Miami captain the 2025 Most Valuable Player. The announcement followed a season in which Messi led Inter Miami to the MLS Cup title and topped club statistics in goals and assists. MLS confirmed that no player had previously secured consecutive MVP awards and said it would formally present the trophy at a ceremony in Fort Lauderdale. League and club officials reported increased global attention, higher attendance and rising merchandise sales tied to Messi’s tenure.

Read more

Sofronio Vasquez drops holiday single with David Foster

LAWIN.news038 views

Sofronio Vasquez, the first Asian champion of “The Voice,” has released a new version of “Grown-Up Christmas List” produced by Grammy-winning hitmaker David Foster, alongside his Christmas collaboration “Maybe This Christmas” with coach Michael Bublé. Announced via Instagram, the holiday tracks preview a 2025 EP produced by Bublé and featuring collaborations with Foster and Paul Anka, marking a significant step in Vasquez’s post–“The Voice” career.

Read more

Nobel winner Sakaguchi pushes for more effective cancer treatment

LAWIN.news042 views

Japanese Nobel laureate Shimon Sakaguchi, based in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, plans to use his discovery of regulatory T cells to develop effective cancer immunotherapy. In an interview with Jiji Press ahead of the Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm, he outlined research efforts to modulate regulatory T cells to boost antitumor immunity while limiting autoimmune side effects. Sakaguchi said he will expand international collaboration, pursue clinical applications, and continue studies on how regulatory T cells affect various cancers and immune-related diseases.

Read more

Cambodia withdraws from SEA Games 2025 in Thailand

LAWIN.news040 views

Cambodia on Wednesday withdrew from the SEA Games 2025 in Thailand as an escalating border conflict between the two countries triggered a mass exodus of civilians from both sides of a disputed frontier, according to a Games official. SEA Games organizers in Thailand confirmed receipt of Cambodia’s withdrawal and began reviewing event plans, participation lists and security coordination with remaining member nations. Authorities in both countries evacuated residents from conflict-affected border areas and provided assistance to displaced civilians. The SEA Games Federation monitored the situation and prepared contingency measures to keep the regional multi-sport event on track despite Cambodia’s exit.

Read more