Here are the stories of The Manila Times for Thursday, January 30, 2026. ICC sets terms for Duterte’s hearingTHE International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I has issued the full schedule and procedural directions for the confirmation of charges hearing of former president Rodrigo Duterte. The defense will present its arguments on Feb. 26 and conclude on Feb. 27, when closing statements will also be delivered. The publication clinched three major honors: the Kabalikat sa Pagbabalita Award, the Agap Balita Award and the Bida sa Paglathala Award. The Manila Times President and COO Blanca Mercado received the awards, along with Roda Zabat, vice president for sales and marketing, and Gemma Cuenca, senior account manager.

Jan. 30 to 31: Philippine International Cards and Collectibles ConventionGot any Pokémon or NBA cards? Jan. 30 to Feb. 1: Anik-Anik Museum MarketYou can never have too much anik-anik. Get more small items at the Anik-Anik Museum, which runs until Feb. 1, at the North Arcade of SM Mall of Asia. pop-up exhibit featuring the beloved sitcom, happening on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Teatro Fort Santiago in Intramuros. Jan. 31: Studiom's Soap-making classView this post on Instagram A post shared by STUDIOM (@studiom.ph)Jan. 31: STUDIOM's Mario Kart TournamentFeeling crafty?

What is the New START nuclear treaty and why does its expiry matter? U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a press conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S., August 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

Airport health authorities wearing protective masks monitor passengers from international flights arriving at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, January 25, 2026, following the implementation of health screening measures for passengers arriving from West Bengal, India, amid reports of a Nipah virus outbreak. Suvarnabhumi Airport Office /Handout via REUTERS

At the final stop of her "Small Rooms, Big Nerves" mini tour in Los Angeles, the pop icon announced a global tour in the most creative way. After the song, she had them slip on black T-shirts that, when lined up, spelled out: WORLD TOUR LOADING... The crowd went wild as Duff confirmed she’s ready for the big stage again. Last September 2025, Duff announced that she had signed with Atlantic Records and is preparing new material. Alongside new music, Duff will headline a docuseries titled Because That’s What Dreams Are Made Of.

De Lima: Supreme Court 'redefined' impeachment rules in Duterte caseMANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court's definitive ruling that Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment is unconstitutional has drawn criticism from lawmakers, legal experts and constitutional scholars. However, some of the clarifications offered new interpretations and more detailed instructions on impeachment rules that were not clearly addressed or mentioned in the original ruling. Beyond setting the conditions for when an impeachment is considered initiated, the Supreme Court also offered a specific definition of "session days." "The Supreme Court has not merely reviewed the House’s compliance with clear constitutional commands — it has rewritten the operating manual for impeachment initiation. With plans to refile a complaint underway, the House expects to conduct impeachment hearings for both President Bongbong Marcos and Duterte — all the while considering changes in its impeachment rules.

Investors can see anti-corruption efforts — PalacePresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets with members of his economic team on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — After the Philippines recorded a sharp decline in economic growth due to the corruption scandal, Malacañang on Friday remained confident that it could win back consumer and business confidence through its anti-corruption efforts. After the Philippines recorded a sharp decline in economic growth due to the corruption scandal, Malacañang on Friday remained confident that it could win back consumer and business confidence through its anti-corruption efforts. Marcos’ economic chief Arsenio Balisacan has attributed the decline to the corruption scandal shaking people’s trust. Despite some believing that not enough people have been arrested or detained, the Palace maintained that efforts are ongoing.

A Japanese pub has imposed a rare soft ban for customers aged 40 and up to avoid noise complaints and give their young guests the best experience. This is an izakaya for younger generations. Despite the restrictions, annotations are written in small print, and older customers may still come in if they are accompanied by someone aged 39 or younger. The chain's PR representative, Toshihiro Nagano, explained that the move was made to match the pub's atmosphere with customer preferences. According to the media outlet, the chain is known for affordable prices, casual designs, and a "boisterous" atmosphere that altogether attract a youthful crowd.

Impeachment an 'impossible dream’, says SottoSenate President Vicente Sotto III attends the Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on Jan. 19, 2026, resuming the probe into alleged anomalous flood control projects involving Public Works officials, lawmakers and contractors. MANILA, Philippines — Following the Supreme Court (SC) finalizing its ruling declaring the impeachment filed against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional, Senate President Tito Sotto called this an overreach on the high court’s end. “Impeachment is now an impossible dream!” Sotto told reporters through Viber. Sotto had already condemned the previous Congress’ handling of Duterte’s impeachment case. The House and the Senate went back and forth with Duterte’s impeachment after the latter questioned the former’s handling of the case.

Second impeachment case: VP Sara says lawyers readyA photo uploaded on Dec. 14, 2025, on Facebook shows Vice President Sara Duterte joining her staff from central and satellite offices during the 2025 year-end celebration. MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte said her lawyers have been preparing for another impeachment case that may potentially be filed after February 6, following the Supreme Court's dismissal with finality of her first impeachment case. Duterte said her lawyers discussed preparations for another round of impeachment raps before the Christmas break last year. Attempts to impeach her, the vice president said, will likely continue annually until the end of her term. Asked whether former President Rodrigo Duterte knew about the outcome of her case, the vice president said she did not discuss it with him and avoided talking about impeachment altogether.

The head of the Polar Bear Program, Jon Aars (C) from Norway and Norwegian veterinarian Rolf Arne Olberg (R) measure a big male polar bear in eastern Spitzbergen, in the Svalbard archipelago, on April 17, 2025,. Photo by OLIVIER MORIN / AFP

Peers, Gadecki retain Australian Open mixed-doubles crownAustralia's Olivia Gadecki (left) and John Peers pose with the trophy after their victory against France's Kristina Mladenovic and Manuel Guinard during their mixed doubles final match on Day 15 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 30, 2026. MELBOURNE, Australia — Wildcards John Peers and Olivia Gadecki became the first team to retain the Australian Open mixed-doubles title since 1988-89 when they outlasted French pair Kristina Mladenovic and Manuel Guinard on Friday. They came through 4-6, 6-3, 10-8 on Rod Laver Arena to deny France a first mixed-doubles crown at a Grand Slam since Roland Garros in 2004. It was a third Slam mixed-doubles title for Peers, to go with one men's doubles crown, and the second for Gadecki. The last team to retain an Australian Open mixed-doubles title was the Czech Jana Novotna and American Jim Pugh.

ASEAN refuses to recognize Myanmar's military-run electionsMembers of Myanmar’s Union Election commission (UEC) count ballots after the closing of polls at a polling station in the third phase of Myanmar’s general election in Yangon on January 25, 2026. (MANILA, Philippines — ASEAN will not endorse Myanmar's military-controlled elections, Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro said Thursday, January 29 — the bloc's toughest stance yet against the junta's bid for legitimacy on the international stage. "There is no consensus on endorsing these elections," Lazaro told reporters after a day of talks at ASEAN's first major ministerial meetings this year in Cebu. The elections unfolded as Myanmar's civil war grinds on. Human Rights Myanmar urged the international community to reject the election results, calling for governments to declare the resulting administration unconstitutional and bar elected representatives from participating in summits abroad.

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House impeachment rules need careful revision as SC denies appealVice President Sara Duterte attends the House Committee on Appropriations' deliberation on the Office of the Vice President's (OVP's) proposed 2026 budget on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives may have to consider revising its rules governing impeachment proceedings after the Supreme Court clarified several technicalities in its final ruling on Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment. "The new House Rules on Impeachment must be carefully worded," Flores said in a statement on Thursday, January 29. However, the Supreme Court also clarified its interpretation of impeachment rules under the 1987 Constitution, many of which were unclear or different in its initial ruling. The procedure must comply with House rules governing impeachment proceedings prior to the filing of the complaint.