- US President Donald Trump delivered his first state of the union to detail how much he has done in his first year of his presidency and laying out his next move such as his ongoing attack on immigrants, his new attack on federal employees including the FBI, privatize roads and bridges, and fueling the escalating tensions against North Korea, among many others. The controversial American firebrand leader even managed to sound bipartisan and convinces Democrats to be with him and his agenda.
- Yesterday, President Rodrigo Duterte suggested implementing a permanent "no man's land" on the 9km radius zone around Mayon Volcano following volcanic activity during the past few weeks. According to him the proposal, which was aired by Defense Sec. Delfin Lorenzana, aims to prevent future “social problems” and to ensure the safety of residents who reside near the active volcano. Duterte, however, admitted that his proposal may result in various social problems as affected resident’s livelihood and lifestyle will greatly be affected.
- Senator Richard "Dick" Gordon warned former Customs commissioner Nicanor Faeldon of being imprisoned for some five years if he continues to fail to cooperate in Senate investigations. According to Gordon, Faeldon may be jailed for a long time if he does not desist from acting against the Senators. He further explained that the Senate is not as heartless as Faeldon cuts it out to be and would be willing to set him free if he chooses to cooperate properly.
- The National Housing Authority is currently probing a report regarding members of the militant group Kadamay illegally selling their occupied resettlement houses in Bulacan province, Most of the said houses were reserved by the government for the benefit of soldiers, law enforcers, and firefighters were forcibly taken by the members of Kadamay.
- The future of Formula E racers has been showcased ahead of its Geneva Motor Show appearance this March. The new Formula E machines featured increased energy storage capacity and the controversial halo design (meant to protect drivers from head injuries) that looks good on it and comes with LED lighting.
- BMW will manufacturer batteries for their PHEV models in Thailand in 2019.
- Glee actor Mark Salling was found dead in a wooded area in the eastern part of San Fernando Valley, California, recently. Salling was known for his role as Noah "Puck" Puckerman from the first to the fourth season of Glee. According to reports, Mark was pronounced dead on the scene in an "apparent suicide by hanging."
- Former broadcaster Jay Sonza lambasted former president Benigno Aquino III and Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista over the closure of a certain part of Times Street.
- TV5 President Chot Reyes admitted that veering away from doing entertainment shows is "a business decision that we have to make" as the network is collaborating with the world's leading sports channel, ESPN.
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