Argentine unions hold general strike against new leader Milei’s austerity policies
(CNN) — Argentina’s labor unions began a nationwide general strike on Wednesday against austerity measures and reforms by the country’s libertarian President Javier Milei. Thousands of people marched toward Congress in the capital of Buenos Aires on Wednesday amid the strike, which began at 10 a.m. ET and is set
‘Mass casualties’ as UN shelter struck amid intense fighting in Khan Younis
(CNN) — A building sheltering hundreds of displaced people in the city of Khan Younis was hit on Wednesday, according to the UN, as Israeli forces ramped up attacks on southern Gaza, forcing streams of Palestinians to flee the neighborhood. Wreaths of smoke hung over the UN shelter, after a
Magnolia takes 1-0 lead over Phoenix
Two tightly contested games mark the first day of the semifinals of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Let’s find out what went down from Pauline Verzosa. ADVERTISEMENT
PAGASA warns of flooding in Cagayan Valley, Bicol Region as shear line hits Southern Luzon
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 25) — Heavy rains brought by a shear line in the eastern section of Southern Luzon may cause flooding in Cagayan Valley and Bicol Region on Thursday, the state weather bureau warned. In its flood advisory on Wednesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services
3-day art fest & pop culture event happening from Jan. 26-28 | The Final Word
An art-fest and a comic-con in one event, why not? The Xavier Art Fest Comic Con is bringing the best of both worlds later this week. Organizers Pacholo Morera and Ivan Guerrero, along with artists Tintin Pantoja and Danna Bernardino join us. ADVERTISEMENT
Digital bank seeks to give more Filipinos easier access to services | The Final Word
A digital bank wants to give more Filipinos easier access to services such as debit, savings and bank transfers. To talk about that, is GoTyme Bank’s president and CEO, Nathaniel Clarke. ADVERTISEMENT
Meet Marcos economic team’s new chairman Frederick Go
Frederick Go is a household name in the business sector even before he was appointed presidential adviser in January last year. But now, he holds a new post that puts him at the helm of the economic team. In this report from senior correspondent Lois Calderon, Go lays down the
Duterte outlines plans to address PH’s low rank in education assessment
The Education department says it is doing all it can to address the country’s learning crisis after the Philippines’ low ranking in an international assessment. Bea Pinlac has this story. ADVERTISEMENT
DTI approves another price hike for basic goods
Our kababayans would have to tighten their belts even more as the Trade department approved price hikes for more basic goods, the second batch of increases for this month alone. Currie Cator has the details. ADVERTISEMENT
Romualdez shrugs off Senate opposition vs. People’s Initiative
House Speaker Martin Romualdez breaks his silence on the allegations of some senators that the staff of House of Representatives is behind the People’s Initiative for charter change. Xianne Arcangel has this story. ADVERTISEMENT
