Disney names theme parks chief Josh D'Amaro as next CEOFile photo shows Walt Disney Parks and Resorts chairman Josh D'Amaro arriving at the Sun Valley lodge for the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference on July 8, 2025. WASHINGTON, United States — The Walt Disney Company announced Tuesday that Josh D'Amaro, head of its theme parks division, will replace Bob Iger as chief executive when the entertainment titan steps down in March. He will succeed Iger, who has led Disney for nearly two decades across two separate stints. "Josh D'Amaro possesses that rare combination of inspiring leadership and innovation, a keen eye for strategic growth opportunities, and a deep passion for the Disney brand," said board chairman James Gorman. It also opened its first theme park in China — the Shanghai Disney Resort — and launched the Disney+ and ESPN+ streaming services.

Clippers trade Harden to Cavaliers for Garland, pick -- reportLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: James Harden #1 of the LA Clippers drives to the basket on Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during a 120-118 Clippers win at Crypto.com Arena on April 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. MANILA, Philippines -- The NBA trade deadline frenzy has begun. James Harden has been traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland and a second round pick, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Harden will now be teaming up with another explosive scorer in Donovan Mitchell, who is leading the Cavaliers, currently holding a 30-21 win-loss record. The NBA trade deadline is on Friday (Manila time).

Over 10,000 sign up for Doraemon RunMANILA, Philippines — More than 10,000 runners are in for a treat in the first ever Doraemon Run 2026 on February 15 at the SM Mall of Asia Complex. “Doraemon is more than a character — he’s a friend many of us grew up with,” said Andrew Neri, RUNRIO general manager. “This run brings that meaningful experience that promotes movement, joy and togetherness.”All registered runners will receive exclusive Doraemon race kits, including the official event shirt and race socks available only at the run. Fans can also purchase limited-edition Doraemon umbrellas and caps, turning it into a must-attend collectible experience. The Doraemon Run 2026 also has Katinko, Salonpas, Nutrifizz, Fitbar, Quaker, Birch Tree Adult Boost, Lemon Square, Leslie, Hey Salad, Giggles, Dermplus, Regroe, Sneakerlab, Rev* and Park Access as sponsors.

WATCH: Pangilinan, Marcoleta debate heats up over 2016 arbitral awardMANILA, Philippines — A Senate debate heated up on Monday, February 3, as Sen. Francis Pangilinan and Sen. Rodante Marcoleta clashed over the legal basis of the Philippines’ claim in the West Philippine Sea. During plenary deliberations, Marcoleta questioned the validity of the 2016 arbitral ruling, arguing that it lacks clear coordinates or defined boundaries, which he said makes it insufficiently definitive. Pangilinan pushed back, stressing that the decision of the United Nations arbitral tribunal clearly favored the Philippines. He said the ruling affirmed the country’s sovereign rights within its exclusive economic zone and categorically rejected China’s historic claims in the area. The Philippines won its arbitration case against China in 2016 under UNCLOS.

LIV Golf events to receive world ranking points, says officialLOS ANGELES, United States — Players in LIV Golf tournaments will be eligible to receive world ranking points for the first time from this year, the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) announced on Tuesday (Wednesday Manila time). The failure of the Saudi Arabia-financed LIV Golf to secure world ranking points for its events has been a stumbling block since the upstart circuit launched in 2022. OWGR chairman Trevor Immelman said determining a system for awarding ranking points at LIV events had taken several months. "We believe we have found a solution that achieves these twin aims and enables the best-performing players at LIV Golf events to receive OWGR points." "Under these rules, a player finishing 11th in a LIV Golf event is treated the same as a player finishing 57th," LIV Golf said in a statement.

4 out of every 10 cancer cases are preventable: WHOPARIS, France — Nearly four out of every 10 cancer cases could be prevented if people avoided a range of risk factors including smoking, drinking, air pollution, and certain infections, the World Health Organization said Tuesday. New research published on the eve of World Cancer Day estimated that 38 percent of all new cancer cases globally in 2022 — 7.1 million — were linked to preventable causes. Related: AI helps doctors spot breast cancer in scans: world-first trialAlmost half of all the preventable cases were lung, stomach, or cervical cancer. Men were far more likely to get preventable cancer, with 45 percent of new cases compared to 30 percent for women. And nearly a quarter of all preventable cancer cases among men were from smoking, compared to 11 percent for women.

Green lane investments hit P6.14 trillion in JanuaryData from the BOI showed that a total 233 projects have been certified to go through green lane processing since the initiative was launched in 2023. MANILA, Philippines — The Board of Investments (BOI) has granted green lane status to P6.14 trillion worth of investments as of the end of January for faster processing of permits. Of the total investments endorsed for green lanes, renewable energy accounted for the biggest share, with 180 projects amounting to P5.25 trillion. Also certified for the green lane initiative are five projects involving public-private partnership, infrastructure and water with investments amounting to P416.08 billion. Other projects granted green lane status are in manufacturing (P67.04 billion), food security (P18.7 billion) and the pharmaceutical sector (P45 million).

Eala, Tjen move on to Abu Dhabi Open women's doubles quarterfinalsMANILA, Philippines -- The duo of Alex Eala and Janice Tjen punched their ticket to the quarterfinal round of the Abu Dhabi Open women’s doubles after outlasting the pair of Leylah Fernandez and Kristina Mladenovic, 7-5, 3-6, 10-6 early Wednesday morning (Manila time). Their opponents then tied things up at 6-all, but Eala and Tjen pulled off all the necessary stops to stamp their ticket to the next round. The Filipina is currently ranked 136th in doubles action, while Tjen is rated 68th in the world. Eala and Tjen then seized the winning games to take a 1-0 set lead. In the second set, Fernandez and Mladenovic turned a 2-all tie to a 4-2 lead to keep their separation.

Up to 60 contractors face blacklisting by DPWHWorkers of a new subcontractor of a flood control structure in Barangay Sipat in Plaridel, Bulacan, lay cement and steels on September 6, 2025 amidst the downpour of rain. MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is eyeing the blacklisting of up to 60 contractors following massive infrastructure corruption within the agency. Billions of pesos were allegedly stolen through a systemic kickback scheme involving officials, lawmakers, and contractors, with public funds reportedly funneled into bogus flood control projects. “According to the DPWH, more than 60 contractors may be blacklisted,” Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in Filipino. The Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board is also in the process of blacklisting 16 contractors involved in the flood control scandal.

Spain performs pioneering face transplant from donor who requested assisted dyingCarme, recipient of the world's first face transplant, poses for a photo with the Vall d'Hebron Hospital surgery team.

DepEd to review grade transmutation policy to end mass promotionMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education will review its policies that inadvertently move students up a grade level despite their poor performance, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said Tuesday, February 3. Angara said DepEd will re-examine its grade transmutation matrix — where raw scores of 60 are converted to passing grades of 75 — and other practices that have the unintended effect of promoting unqualified students. Just about 30.5% of Grade 3 learners read at grade level, dropping sharply to 19.6% by Grade 6 and as low as 0.4% by Grade 12, according to DepEd data cited by the commission. "While there is no formal mass promotion policy, there are unintended policies that have that effect," Angara said. Angara said DepEd will evaluate its process of converting grades upward to ensure consistency across the education system.

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Palace optimistic Zaldy Co will be arrestedFormer Rep. Elizaldy Co admits inserting P100 billion in the 2025 budget in a video released on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 while abroad. Discaya tax cases junkedThe Department of Justice has dismissed three excise tax complaints filed against contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya over their luxury cars. “The panel saw that Sarah and Curlee were not importers so they were not liable for non-payment of excise tax. The one liable to pay excise tax would be the importer – from whom they bought the cars,” he said. This is part of the five tax cases against the Discaya couple that underwent preliminary investigation at the DOJ.

Justice Committee Chair Rep. Gerville "Jinkybitrics" Luistro (Batangas, 2nd District), however, clarified that members' statements deeming an alleged offense insufficient in substance do not indicate whether the respondent is guilty or innocent of the charge. Marcos committed betrayal of public trust when he "failed to veto" the unprogrammed appropriations and other unconstitutional provisions in the General Appropriations Bill. On Marcos' alleged kickbacks. However, Collantes said the complaint does not demonstrate how the complainant had firsthand experience of the transactions in question. Concerning the final offense alleged in the De Jesus complaint, several lawmakers said the claim lacked any factual narration.