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Original architect of White House ballroom chosen to review project

LAWIN.newsJanuary 16, 2026029 views

James McCrery, the architect originally chosen by former President Donald Trump to design a proposed White House ballroom, has been appointed to a commission reviewing that same project. The commission will evaluate design plans, historic impacts and feasibility for the ballroom concept at the Executive Mansion. McCrery’s dual role as former lead architect and current reviewer focuses attention on federal oversight of changes to the White House. No final decision on construction or modification of the ballroom has been announced.

Bong Revilla hit with new graft, malversation case at Sandiganbayan

LAWIN.newsJanuary 16, 2026025 views

The Office of the Ombudsman has filed graft and malversation charges before the Sandiganbayan against former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and several DPWH Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office officials over an allegedly anomalous infrastructure project in Pandi, Bulacan. Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano announced the filing after prosecutors lodged the cases around 2:40 p.m. on Friday. The charge sheets cite alleged violations of Article 217 of the Revised Penal Code and related graft provisions. The Sandiganbayan will raffle the case to a division that will handle arraignment, trial, and subsequent proceedings.

Enhypen elevates vampiric lore with emotional ‘The Sin: Vanish’

LAWIN.newsJanuary 16, 2026028 views

Enhypen released their seventh mini-album “The Sin: Vanish,” expanding the South Korean group’s established vampire-themed lore that began at their debut. The seven-member act—Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, and Ni-Ki—unveiled the project under agency Belift Lab. The agency described the release as an “immersive and narratively driven chapter” that connects and develops storylines from the group’s past works. Featuring an experimental structure that blends music and narration, “The Sin: Vanish” continues Enhypen’s ongoing narrative universe and reinforces the group’s character-based storytelling approach.

PNP: Atong Ang’s group may surrender firearms

LAWIN.newsJanuary 16, 2026032 views

The Philippine National Police Firearms and Explosives Office (PNP-FEO) announced that relatives or representatives of gaming tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang may surrender to police the firearms whose licenses authorities revoked. PNP-FEO Chief Brig. Gen. Jose Manalad said Ang’s immediate family, other relatives, or his lawyer can coordinate with the nearest police station or Regional Civil Security Unit for the turnover. Ang remains at large and faces kidnapping charges linked to missing cockfighting enthusiasts, or sabungeros, while the PNP continues regulatory actions on his firearm licenses and maintains custody and documentation procedures for any surrendered weapons.

John Mellencamp says daughter Teddi is fighting stage 4 cancer

LAWIN.newsJanuary 16, 2026036 views

John Mellencamp in Dallas disclosed that his daughter, television personality Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave, is suffering from stage 4 cancer and is undergoing treatment. He confirmed her diagnosis and described her struggle but did not provide details on the cancer type, treatment plan, prognosis, or timeline of her illness. The musician shared the information while discussing his personal life and family, without announcing changes to his professional schedule or additional public statements.

Americans stream more rock, gospel music in 2025

LAWIN.newsJanuary 15, 2026021 views

The global music industry logged an estimated 5.1 trillion streams in 2025 as listeners worldwide continued to turn to digital platforms for music consumption.

Machado presented Trump with Nobel Peace Prize medallion, officials say

LAWIN.newsJanuary 15, 2026026 views

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has presented former U.S. President Donald Trump with a symbolic Nobel Peace Prize medallion, officials say. The unofficial medallion, not issued by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, was described as a gesture recognizing Trump’s stance on Venezuela and support for opposition efforts against President Nicolás Maduro. The private meeting and presentation highlight Machado’s ongoing push for international backing in her campaign for political change in Venezuela, as observers track how symbolic acts shape foreign engagement with the country’s crisis.

Jinggoy Estrada, Bong Revilla join Zaldy Co in plunder raps

LAWIN.newsJanuary 15, 2026024 views

The National Bureau of Investigation filed plunder complaints before the Philippine Department of Justice against former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., Senator Jinggoy Estrada, and former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co over an alleged multibillion-peso ghost flood control scheme. The NBI accuses the officials of involvement in nonexistent or overpriced flood control projects funded by public money. DOJ prosecutors will conduct a preliminary investigation to determine probable cause and decide whether to elevate the case to the Sandiganbayan.

US signs off on $1.5 billion deal for Peru naval base

LAWIN.newsJanuary 15, 2026029 views

The United States approved a $1.5 billion foreign military sale to Peru to expand and modernize the Callao naval base near Lima’s international airport. The State Department said the package includes engineering, construction, equipment, training, and logistics support and will bring up to 20 US government and contractor personnel to Peru for up to 10 years. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of the deal, which aims to strengthen Peru’s maritime security and defense capabilities. The announcement follows the inauguration of a separate Chinese-funded mega-port in Peru, though US officials did not formally link the two projects.

Texas home sales over $1 million reach all-time high in 2025

LAWIN.newsJanuary 15, 2026016 views

Texas Realtors reported a record number of Texas homes selling for $1 million or more between November 2024 and October 2025, according to the 2025 Texas Sales of Million-Dollar Homes Report. The statewide analysis, based on MLS and market data, detailed transaction volumes, price distributions, regional trends and year-over-year changes in luxury home sales. The report highlighted how major metropolitan areas led million-dollar activity and how these sales compared with overall residential transactions across Texas.