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‘Asia’s Next Top Model’ star Adela-Mae Marshall enters Miss Universe PH

Trump rolls out fresh tariffs on Europe amid Greenland tensions

Indonesian aircraft carrying 11 goes missing, search ongoing

OpenAI to introduce ads on ChatGPT, ending free-only experience

Dr Pepper Museum hits all-time high in visitor numbers

ICI urges Ombudsman takeover after finishing mandate

US envoy Carlson ends mission in the Philippines

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School vouchers in Texas: what families should know first

Texas families will be able to apply for Education Freedom Accounts, the state’s new voucher-style program, starting February 4, 2026. The article explains eligibility rules, income-based priority groups, disability considerations, and funding caps. It details how private school enrollment, contract terms, and deposit deadlines interact …

Whistleblower: Atong Ang may no longer be in PH

Whistleblower and state witness Julie “Dondon” Patidongan says fugitive businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang, tagged in the disappearance and alleged killing of at least 19 cockfighting enthusiasts, may have already left the Philippines. Patidongan, a former aide of Ang, details his cooperation with investigators as police, …

PACC Texas Greater Houston Kicks Off 2026 with Winter BizMix Event

The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Texas – Greater Houston Region (PACC Texas-GHR) is inviting all members, business partners, and professional networks to its first BizMix event of the year.

Philippine Consulate General Invites Public to Free Screening of Multi-Awarded Filipino Film

The Philippine Consulate General in Houston invites the public to a special screening of the acclaimed Filipino film Sakaling Hindi Makarating (The Amazing Journey of the Letters) on 26 Jan. at 5:30 PM at the historic River Oaks Theatre in Houston.

5,594 Pass 2025 Bar Exams; UP Graduate Ranks First

The Supreme Court (SC), led by Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo and Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, Chairperson of the 2025 Bar Examinations, announced yesterday that 5,594 out of the 11,420 qualified examinees passed the 2025 Bar Examinations, posting a passing rate of 48.98%.

Whistleblower: Atong Ang may no longer be in PH

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A cautionary tale for business owners: businessman convicted of Tax Evasion and filing false Tax Returns

by Orlando R. Dizon, LAWIN.news

Concealing income is never a sustainable solution and can lead to life-altering consequences. Responsible tax compliance protects your business’s reputation and future. If you have …

Legal Treats with Atty. Aileen Dizon

Green-Card travelers, make sure to check the new biometric entry‑exit program

by Aileen Ligot Dizon, LAWIN.news

A client called me this week worried about the new mandatory biometric checks for all non‑U.S. citizens, including green‑card holders. He’s planning a quick two‑week …

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Be Bold Spotlight: Mary An Rivera — grace, grit, and the miracle of motherhood

by MJ Concepcion, LAWIN.news

Now, representing Texas in the prestigious Ginang Filipinas America National Pageant 2025, Mary An is redefining what pageantry truly means. For her, it’s not just …