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Solenn Heussaff reveals kids won’t have gadgets until 18

LAWIN.newsJanuary 23, 2026029 views

Actress and TV personality Solenn Heussaff said on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” that she and husband Nico Bolzico do not allow their daughters to use gadgets and plan to give them their first phones only at 18 or 19. She explained that her concerns about society’s dependence on technology shape their strict no-gadget rule at home, adding that their children do not have iPads and do not use Instagram. The couple instead encourages offline activities and consistent screen limits.

Djokovic jokes about ‘good problem’ after Alex Eala draws big crowd

LAWIN.newsJanuary 23, 2026026 views

Novak Djokovic on Thursday called record-breaking crowds at the 2024 Australian Open “a very good problem” as Melbourne Park recorded more than 100,000 spectators on opening day. Tournament organizers reported heavy daily attendance, long queues, and heat-affected waits, particularly around matches that drew strong interest such as those involving Filipina player Alex Eala.

Pakistan mall fire kills 67, officials report

LAWIN.newsJanuary 23, 2026032 views

Authorities in Karachi, Pakistan, reported on Friday that the death toll from the January 17 fire at the three-storey Gul Plaza shopping mall rose to at least 67 people, as forensic teams completed post-mortem examinations and continued DNA testing to identify victims.

J.K. Rowling meets young ‘Harry Potter’ fan in Palawan

LAWIN.newsJanuary 23, 2026031 views

A young “Harry Potter” fan met series author J.K. Rowling at Puerto Princesa Airport in Palawan, Philippines, during the writer’s private visit to the province. Witnesses said the child recognized Rowling in the passenger area and briefly approached her, drawing attention from nearby travelers. Airport staff maintained standard security procedures while the interaction took place in a public section of the terminal. Authorities and local sources confirmed Rowling’s presence in Puerto Princesa but did not disclose further details about her itinerary or the identity of the fan.

Marcos sets 2026 deadline for DPWH projects, Dizon says

LAWIN.newsJanuary 23, 2026033 views

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways to complete all pending projects nationwide by 2026. Dizon said the DPWH is finalizing an inventory of unfinished infrastructure works and will use it to prioritize and allocate resources under a reduced 2026 budget of P529.6 billion, down from the P881 billion originally requested. He said the department will coordinate with regional offices, local governments, and other agencies to address bottlenecks and implement the completion directive.

Willie Revillame clarifies campaign cash aid for injured supporters

LAWIN.newsJanuary 23, 2026029 views

Television host Willie Revillame said during a media conference for his new game show “Wilyonaryo” in Quezon City that he gave money to some supporters while campaigning for public office to help cover injuries they suffered at past tapings and public appearances of his shows. He explained that videos showing him scolding his production staff reflected his strictness on safety after incidents in which audience members were injured and, in some cases, died. Revillame said he used personal funds in some instances, coordinated with families of the injured, and ordered tighter safety protocols and crowd control measures for his current and future productions.

U.S. Senate hopefuls Talarico, Crockett to meet in Texas debate

LAWIN.newsJanuary 23, 2026036 views

Texas Democrats James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett will meet in a U.S. Senate primary debate on Saturday at 2 p.m. as they compete for their party’s nomination to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn. The event will allow Texas Democratic voters to evaluate the Austin state representative and the Dallas-area congresswoman ahead of the primary contest for the long-held GOP Senate seat.

Abbott urges Cy-Fair ISD to drop involvement in 2026 Houston Islamic Games

LAWIN.newsJanuary 23, 2026040 views

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered Cypress-Fairbanks ISD to cut any ties with the planned 2026 Houston Islamic Games, citing alleged links to CAIR’s New Jersey chapter, which Texas designates as a foreign terrorist organization. The district denies hosting the event or holding contracts for 2026–27 and says it follows neutral facility-use policies and state anti-discrimination and anti-terrorism laws. The Islamic Games organization denies any sponsorship or affiliation by CAIR.

TikTok confirms deal creating new U.S. entity to prevent ban

LAWIN.newsJanuary 23, 2026048 views

TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new U.S. entity in response to a year‑old American law that effectively banned the app but has not been enforced. The agreement aims to separate TikTok’s U.S. operations and user data from Chinese parent company ByteDance and address national security concerns raised by U.S. officials. The law remains in force, and the White House retains authority to act, leaving the app’s long‑term status dependent on government review, legal interpretations, and future policy decisions on foreign‑owned digital platforms.

Sandro Marcos: No House move to block impeachment bids vs. PBBM

LAWIN.newsJanuary 23, 2026041 views

House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos said on Friday that the House of Representatives will not block any impeachment complaint filed against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and will process such complaints in line with constitutional procedures. He explained that any impeachment complaint must be formally filed with the Office of the House Secretary General, transmitted to the Office of the Speaker, included in the Order of Business by the committee on rules, and then referred to the committee on justice. Marcos emphasized that the House is duty-bound under the 1987 Constitution to act on any properly filed impeachment complaint against the President.