Nestlé Philippines said that it is working with the Food and Drug Administration to address the reported quality concerns regarding several batches of its two infant formula products. Nestlé also addressed the FDA's statement regarding 18 reports involving health concerns observed in those who consumed the infant formula. Only a specific number of batches of the affected products is included in the recall. If parents and caregivers have already purchased the products, they can check this website to see whether their items are included in the affected batches. You may also contact Nestlé Philippines on Facebook, via email at consumer.services@ph.nestle.com, or their hotline (02-8898 0061) if you have a product included in the affected batches.

No more missing in Cebu dumpsite tragedyAerial view of the Binaliw landfill in Cebu City, which collapsed and caused a landslide on January 8. MANILA, Philippines — Disaster response officials said all individuals reported missing after the landslide at the Barangay Binaliw dumpsite in Cebu City have been fully accounted for. The Bureau of Fire Protection Region 7 Cebu City Fire Station said the last body was recovered at 5:41 a.m., bringing the confirmed death toll to 36. “As of 0541H, all reported individuals have now been fully accounted for following the dumpsite landslide incident in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City,” the BFP said in a statement. Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak, chair of the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, confirmed the recovery of the last victim in a dzBB report.

More House leaders see no reason to impeach MarcosMANILA, Philippines — More leaders of the House of Representatives have brushed aside talk of an impeachment move against President Marcos, saying there is no complaint yet or a justification for one. There is no basis, to say the least, for the impeachment of the President. “First of all, we don’t really know who wants to file. He said that to his knowledge, no individual or group is really coming forward to file an impeachment complaint against President Marcos and on what grounds. “We do not even know what they can attribute directly to the President that amounts to an impeachable offense,” he pointed out.

Australian Open: Eala feels at homeMANILA, Philippines — A perceived homecourt advantage. This will fuel Alex Eala as she prepares for her debut in the main draw of the Australian Open, which fires off today and boasts the heftiest prize pool in history at Melbourne Park. This year’s Australian Open offers the biggest prize pool ever of $74.9 million. 2 and winner of the Australian Open girls doubles with Indonesian pal Priska Madelyn Nugroho. I’m super excited,” Eala added.

In an announcement, the NLEX Corporation stated that the Toll Regulatory Board has now authorized them to adjust tolls by P6.00 in the open system and P0.26 per kilometer in the closed system, effective Jan. 20, 2026. The North Luzon Expressway will increase its toll fees starting this January. "It represents the second and final tranche of the approved periodic toll rate adjustments originally due in 2023. To mitigate the impact on expressway users, the increase was previously deferred and implemented in two tranches," NLEX Corporation said. This comes as the South Luzon Expressway has also issued a toll rate adjustment effective Jan. 1.

A bill aiming to institutionalize a "Right to Care" system in the country has been filed in the House of Representatives. Under the measure, a person can choose a "health care agent" by submitting a health care proxy. This information will be reflected on their PhilHealth ID and into a Right to Care registry under the Department of Health. She emphasized that they are denied access to information and decision-making involving their loved ones' health care. San Juan City passed its own Right to Care ordinance in June 2025.

MANILA, Philippines —Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 has been hoisted over the eastern portion of Camarines Norte, the eastern and central portions of Camarines Sur and the entire provinces of Albay and Catanduanes. 1 remains in effect over the southeastern portion of Isabela, Aurora, the eastern portion of Quezon, the Polillo Islands, Marinduque, the eastern portion of Romblon, Sorsogon, Masbate, Northern Samar and Biliran. PAGASA warned that further intensification into a severe tropical storm is not ruled out, and the possible raising of Signal No. The northeast monsoon, interacting with Ada’s circulation, is also expected to bring strong to gale-force gusts over parts of Northern Luzon, Eastern Visayas and nearby provinces in the coming days.

‘ICI has done its part, let ombudsman take over’“In my personal view, yes, it has,” Puno, chairman of the National Unity Party (NUP), said when asked at a press conference if the ICI has already completed its task. “In my personal view, yes, it has,” Puno, chairman of the National Unity Party (NUP), said when asked at a press conference if the ICI has already completed its task. He said that while past controversies may have clouded the credibility of the ombudsman, the agency has burnished its image under a new leadership. Puno said allowing the ICI and the ombudsman to simultaneously investigate the anomalies in flood control projects may only create confusion and weaken public confidence in the investigation. “Primarily, since the ICI is a presidential agency, it is focused on presidential agency, the executive department,” he said.

The Bureau of Immigration has arrested a vlogger from Estonia after he was caught harassing Filipino locals during his visit. Roosipuu, who runs a YouTube channel called "Pro Life Traveler," was accused by residents of harassment through offensive remarks and unauthorized filming. In an interview with the media, Roosipuu has now expressed regret over his actions, reasoning that he is still "learning" to be a vlogger. I just want to be a better vlogger, but along the way, I've done mistakes. This is not the first time a foreign vlogger drew the attention of Philippine authorities for inappropriate behavior toward locals.

Senator seeks OMB abolitionSenator Win Gatchalian answers questions from the media during the "Kapihan sa Senado" press conference in Pasay City on January 8, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a measure seeking to abolish the Optical Media Board (OMB), arguing that the agency has outlived its relevance as piracy has shifted from physical media to the digital space. Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate committee on finance, said the OMB was designed to regulate a disc-based piracy industry that has largely disappeared. 1654, the OMB’s powers, functions and resources would be transferred to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). The bill also provides for the absorption of OMB Secretariat employees into IPOPHL without any reduction in salaries or benefits.

Marcos reaffirms commitment to rules-based orderMANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday renewed his support for a rules-based international order as fresh tensions grip the West Philippine Sea between the Philippines and China. “As the Philippines assumes the ASEAN chairship, we remain committed to dialogue, cooperation and a rules-based international order. Here’s to stronger ties and lasting friendships among our nations,” Marcos said in a Facebook post, a day after Malacañang hosted the annual vin d’honneur. I didn’t even mention that it was President Xi Jinping – they were the ones who named him,” he told The STAR in Filipino. In a separate interview yesterday, Tarriela added he got “confused” on the basis of the complaint by the Chinese embassy.

Preliminary probe set on Jinggoy, Bong plunder rapsMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is set to start its preliminary investigation on the plunder cases against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and former senator Ramon Revilla Jr. in relation to anomalous flood control projects within the week. He said the National Bureau of Investigation has conducted a fact-finding investigation in cooperation with prosecutors. Fadullon did not give the exact amounts of public funds which Revilla and Estrada are accused of amassing. Fadullon said several congressmen will also face criminal cases in connection with the flood control corruption scandal. Five cases related to ghost flood control projects are up for resolution within the week involving SYMS Construction.

BI arrests Estonian vloggerMANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration has arrested an Estonian vlogger, warning that the Philippines will no longer tolerate foreign content creators who harass locals and turn Filipino communities into viral spectacles. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said the case mirrors the earlier deportation of Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, describing it as another instance of a foreign vlogger exploiting the country’s openness for shock content and online fame. The locals cited complaints of harassment, unauthorized filming, offensive remarks and online content that demeaned Filipinos, prompting the city council to endorse the matter to national agencies and trigger enforcement action. Identified as Siim Roosipuu, 34, the Estonian vlogger was arrested on Jan. 15 by BI intelligence operatives and an anti-terrorism unit, in coordination with the Philippine National Police Dumaguete City Police Station and Barangay Cantil-e officials. We welcome tourists and legitimate creators, but anyone who exploits our people for views, clicks or profit will face arrest, deportation and blacklisting,” Viado said.

P196.77 million fake footwear seized in PampangaMANILA, Philippines — Pairs of counterfeit footwear valued at P196.77 million were seized at an industrial facility in San Simon, Pampanga on Friday. The contraband was found by members of the police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, who raided the facility in Barangay San Pablo Libutad at past 10 a.m., according to acting Philippine National Police chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. Among those found in the area were 1,119 boxes of smuggled footwear, an injector machine and three molding machines. Nartatez said the raid resulted in the arrest of three Chinese nationals, whose identities were withheld pending investigation. The raid was based on complaints filed by online shoppers who said that products delivered to them were fake.

At 38, Novak still chasing 25th majorSerbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates his win against Croatia's Borna Gojo during the US Open tennis tournament men's singles round of 16 match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on September 3, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — Novak Djokovic said Saturday he likes his chances at the Australian Open despite “missing a bit of juice” in the legs, declaring he can still beat anyone on his day. The Serbian great, 38, is targeting a record-extending 11th title in Melbourne and elusive 25th major crown. To do so he must get past Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who have shared the last eight Grand Slam titles since Djokovic won his 24th major at the 2023 US Open. 1 made the semis at all four majors last year and still has belief that he can take down the big two.