2 up over 4 areas as 'Ada' continues to lash BicolSatellite rendering shows Tropical Storm Ada taken as of 4:40 p.m. on Jan. 17, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Ada continues to bring stormy conditions over most of Bicol Region as it moves north-northwestward over the coastal waters of Catanduanes, state weather bureau PAGASA said. 3 is possible if the storm further intensifies into a severe tropical storm. Track, intensityAda is expected to continue moving northwest on Saturday before slowly turning north to northeast on Sunday, January 18. Despite remaining a tropical storm, further intensification is not ruled out before weakening into a tropical depression by Tuesday, January 20.

Death toll in Iran protests over 3,000, rights group saysMembers of the Iranian police stand guard at a protest in front of the British embassy following anti-government protests in Tehran, Iran, January 14, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Greenlanders put faith in Europe's troops and US CongressPhoto by ALESSANDRO RAMPAZZO / AFP A woman walks her dog in the Old Nuuk neighbourhood on January 16, 2026 in Nuuk, Greenland.

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A protester holds an sign as she marches through frigid conditions, with temperatures near 10 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 12 Celsius), in a neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on December 20, 2025, where many Somali, Latino and Hispanic immigrants live and work, during the "MN Love Our Immigrant Neighbors - ICE Out of MN!" rally calling for the removal of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement from Minnesota. (Photo by Kerem YUCEL / AFP)

2 killed in Sorsogon landslide amid 'Ada' rainsLocal authorities in Matnog, Sorsogon recover the remains of two victims buried by a landslide that struck minutes past midnight on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — Two people were killed after a landslide buried them in Matnog, Sorsogon, on Saturday, January 17, authorities reported. The landslide struck as heavy rains and strong winds from Tropical Storm "Ada" battered Sorsogon, causing a large boulder to fall from the mountain, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Matnog. Due to the tropical storm, state weather bureau PAGASA placed several areas in Sorsogon under Wind Signal No. Multiple areas in Luzon remain under the highest wind warning, Signal No.

NUP eyes Barzaga's expulsion from CongressMANILA, Philippines — House Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno said the National Unity Party is looking to have Rep. Kiko Barzaga expelled through a new ethics complaint instead of seeking an extension to his 60-day suspension. He further explained that privilege speeches are not used to attack fellow lawmakers or inflict harm on them, saying Barzaga’s actions only reflect his lack of understanding of the House rules. Believing the suspension insufficient, NUP members are already taking legal steps against Barzaga over his allegations. And then there’s Barzaga spreading this lie that we were bribed for the Speaker election, which has already been won.) Congress resumes session on January 26, when the ethics committee could begin deliberations on Barzaga’s fitness to return following the end of his suspension on January 30.

Filipinos can now catch a real-time glimpse of the other side of the world through Asia’s first Portal in Bonifacio Global City. The tech art installation will be up along Fifth Avenue in BGC on Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. When it opens, the Manila Portal will feature a 24/7 livestream connecting it to Portals in Vilnius, Lithuania; Lublin, Poland; Dublin, Ireland; Philadelphia, United States; and Ipswich, United Kingdom. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Portals (@portalsorg)The Manila Portal will be Asia's first and sixth worldwide. We cannot wait to welcome Filipinos into this shared global experience," Benediktas Gylys, founder of Portals Organization, said in the statement.

Check this out, Nike fans! This weekend, you can buy any two Nike items—from footwear to apparel, and more—and enjoy one for free. Nike Factory Store dropped the promo in a Facebook post on Saturday, Jan. 17. "Complete the weekend celebration with the perfect 'fit," the caption read.

Photo by PEDRO MATTEY / AFP. People hold a Venezuelan flag during a demonstration in support of deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Caracas on January 16, 2026.

UP Open University is offering online courses you can take for free from January to June 2026 and include in your resume upon completion. The UPOU released 28 massive open online courses (MOOCs) on Facebook, with four brand new ones, such as Practical Home Behavior Management for Children with Special Needs, Data Annotation for Aspiring BPO Professionals, Climate Information Services, and Internalizing Behaviors among Children and Practical Home Support. Below are the free courses you can take at your own pace and convenience in the first half of the year along with their respective schedules. The UPOU noted that enrollment is open two weeks ahead of the start of the course and remains available while it's ongoing. More free online courses for July to December will be released soon.

Grand finals: TNT vs SMBCJ Perez of San Miguel Beer is fouled by Japeth Aguilar of Ginebra in Game 6 of their PBA Philippine Cup best-of-seven semis last night. MANILA, Philippines — Bring on TNT versus San Miguel Beer: Round 3. San Miguel defeated TNT in the 2023 finals, 4-3, and last year, 4-2. The reigning All-Filipino kings and TNT, which last won the centerpiece conference in 2021, duke it out beginning Wednesday. “I’m just honoring the game, playing the game and giving my best every time.

Tarriela fires back at China's diplomatic protest, exchanges accusations anewIn this photo uploaded on Facebook on Jan. 14, 2026, Philippine Coast Guard spokesman Jay Tarriela speaks at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde’s SDG Dialogue Series on the West Philippine Sea. "By pressuring our own government over my personal and professional expressions as the PCG spox on the WPS, the Chinese Embassy is engaging in precisely the interference it is obliged to avoid," he said. Tarriela fired back, saying China’s objections only demonstrate its unease over posts and reports showing the violations the country has committed in the West Philippine Sea. "If the Chinese Embassy objects to images or expressions that highlight these violations—often through legitimate public discourse or even satire—it only underscores discomfort with the truth being exposed," he added. Meanwhile, the Chinese Embassy continues to insist that its activities in the South China Sea are "in line with international law."