Zaldy Co hiding in SwedenFormer Rep. Elizaldy Co admits inserting P100 billion in the 2025 budget in a video released on Nov. 14, 2025 while abroad. MANILA, Philippines — Former lawmaker Zaldy Co, who has been hiding for a while, is in Sweden, court documents showed. This strikes down claims that the fugitive lawmaker is hiding in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in Portugal. An apostille is a certification that authenticates public documents for use in foreign countries that are parties to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention. On January 13, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said authorities speculate that Zaldy Co is in Portugal.

‘Marcos presence in impeach proceedings up to legal team’MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang is leaving it up to President Marcos’ legal team to decide whether he would show up at the hearings of the House of Representatives’ justice committee on the impeachment complaint against him. The committee, led by Batangas 2nd district Rep. Gerville Luistro, is set to start deliberations on the two referred impeachment complaints against Marcos on Feb. 2. They may have rules regarding that particular situation as to how they will treat simultaneous impeachment complaints against both the President and the Vice President. The Feb. 2 hearing of the justice committee would be held at 10 a.m. at the People’s Center at the Batasan complex. “Before we actually start the process before the justice committee, it really has to be consolidated because two complaints are not possible to be heard in the justice committee.

In July 1998, ECJ took full control of SMC and ousted the Soriano family (which had barely 1.8 percent holdings, with which they ran SMC 100 percent, from 1986 to 1998). ECJ recruited trusted friend and business partner RSA, initially as SMC vice chairman, from Jan. 28, 1999 until June 11, 2024. Before ECJ, RSA was a tycoon in his own right. In 2001, with RSA in full command, SMC began its major expansion and diversification. In 2010, SMC acquired Petron Corp. RSA has spent $3 billion to make Petron Southeast Asia’s most efficient and most advanced oil refining and marketing company.

And JBL is soon rolling out the fun, as it brings its first PartyBox Fest Truck of the year to Antipolo on Feb. 7. Expect booming bass from JBL PartyBox speakers that will get your energy high and synchronized light shows that will sustain the hype. The best part—admission to the JBL PartyBox Fest Truck is free! In the past, the JBL PartyBox Fest Truck brought thumping music to Cebu, Davao, and La Union in 2025. Keep up with the latest PartyBox Fest Truck updates, exclusive deals, and upcoming locations by following JBL Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Rap icon Nicki Minaj declared she was Donald Trump's "number one fan," adding that "hate" directed at the US president made her support him more. Republican Trump called the provocative singer-songwriter up on stage after she announced her support for so-called "Trump Accounts," which provide trust funds for children. "I will say that I am probably the president's number one fan, and that's not going to change," said Minaj, who wore a furry white coat as she embraced Trump and took the podium. "And the hate or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all. Previously a critic of Trump's hardline immigration policies, Minaj has moved in recent years to praising his leadership.

MILLIE: When two brilliant chefs come together to curate an outstanding four-hands dinner at The Peninsula Manila, sheer perfection happens. Amuse Bouche by chef Anne-Sophie, a smooth salmon mousse, roe with Jerusalem artichoke. Amuse Bouche by chef Remy, lightly salted fish roe I can only find in Paris called tarama in a bite-sized cannoli with caviar. This was paired perfectly with the Pizzolato Moscato Dolce “Muse” Veneto NV. The Peninsula Manila executive chef Remy Carmignani and visiting chef Anne-Sophie Nicolas from the legendary Gaddi’s Restaurant at The Peninsula Hong Kong.

Buck brought the food from his Singapore neighborhood wine bar, Le Bon Funk, to Ayala Triangle Gardens, serving eight dishes that embodied everything his establishment stands for: playful, produce-driven, and deliberately unfussy. Le Bon Funk is a neighborhood wine bar with locations on Club Street and in Holland Village in Singapore. In Singapore, where Buck has operated Le Bon Funk for the past decade, the guide has long been part of the dining landscape. Both Le Bon Funk and Offbeat Bistro share a philosophy: thoughtful cooking that draws from carefully sourced market ingredients. *** Le Bon Funk is located at 29 Club St and 277 Holland Avenue, Singapore.

Four more Tai Po fire victims discharged, four still hospitalized in stable condition

00:00 There was this report about this meeting regarding the COC. 00:05 Could you confirm if it will really take place on the 30th until February 2? 00:13 Yeah, regarding the COC discussions, yes, certainly it will take place. 00:27 And that was also agreed by the parties to keep the details of this meeting confidential. 00:43 What's the expected outcome during this meeting?

His firm, Lor Calma Partners, announced his death on Wednesday, saying, "We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and husband, Ar. The Philippine architectural and design community is in mourning following the passing of Architect Lorenzo "Lor" Calma. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lor Calma & Partners (@lorcalmapartners)"His legacy lives in the values he championed: restraint over excess, meaning over trends, craftsmanship over convenience. 'An international modernist'Calma co-founded the Philippine School of Interior Design in 1967 and served as one of the country’s first Interior Design board examiners in 1982. His legacy continues through his son, Eduardo "Ed" Calma, who followed in his footsteps as a prominent architect and interior designer.

Trouble in paradiseTrouble is brewing in the mountains of Rizal, and how it will end will depend on Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla. This is about the placement of proposed wind turbines in Rizal’s karst landscapes by Vena Energy, a company that describes itself as a major green solution provider in the Asia-Pacific region. Lotilla and Vena Group Philippines country head Samrinder Nehria to reconsider the placement of the company’s proposed wind turbines in Rizal’s karst landscapes. While supporting renewable energy, he stressed that clean energy projects must also protect nature and follow environmental safeguards. Tanghal Tertulia, UP’s flagship cultural program, is set against the scenic bamboo backdrop of the UP Executive House Amphitheater in Diliman.

It was not clear from the spokesperson’s account if the President was ordering the BSP to intervene to stop the peso’s fall or was simply indulging in wishful thinking. As a matter of formal policy, the country observes a market-determined exchange rate. Recall that the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997 happened because Thai monetary authorities were manipulating the exchange rate and keeping the baht overvalued. In June 2022, when the Marcos II administration took over, the public debt per capita stood at P115,304. But we will all be indulging in pure wishful thinking if we do not comprehensively address the structural weaknesses of our economy.

BFP probes 5 firefighter volunteers for lootingMANILA, Philippines — Five firefighter volunteers are in hot water after they were recorded on video stealing bottles of liquor from a membership-only retail supermarket, which was razed by a fire in Quezon City yesterday. Anthony Arroyo, spokesman for the Bureau of Fire Protection, said the BFP launched an investigation to identify the firefighters who looted the supermarket. Based on the fire suit worn by the firefighters, Arroyo said the people on the video are not from the BFP but from volunteer groups. There were about 30 volunteer groups that joined the BFP in extinguishing the Landers fire. “It is up to Landers whether it will file criminal cases against the firefighter volunteers,” he said.

Nartatez promoted to 4-star rankPresident Marcos swears in Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. as the 32nd Philippine National Police chief after Nartatez received his fourth star at Malacañang yesterday. President Marcos yesterday led the donning ceremony at Malacañang for Nartatez’s promotion as the 32nd PNP chief. Nartatez vowed to sustain gains in the anti-crime drive in compliance with the President’s directive to keep communities safe. Focus crimes are murder, homicide, rape, physical injuries, car theft, motorcycle theft, theft and robbery. As he assumed full control and supervision of the police force, Nartatez vowed to lead the 230,000-strong PNP in defending the Constitution.

Farm sector grows 2.6% in 2025, highest in 5 yearsMANILA, Philippines — The value of the country’s agricultural output (at constant 2018 prices) rose by 2.6 percent on an annual basis to almost P1.8 trillion, the highest in five years, on the back of expansions in the crops and poultry subsectors. Historical PSA data showed that it marked the fourth consecutive year that farm output grew since 2021. The value of crop output in the fourth quarter alone fell by 2.5 percent to P274 billion due to weather disturbances. The DA hopes to sustain the 2.6 percent growth this year by ensuring timely and efficient use of its P215-billion budget. “We are now laying the groundwork for a smarter, climate-resilient agriculture,” Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said, referring to the department’s plans to further invest in cold storages, drying facilities, greenhouses and smart irrigation.