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• Gov’t designates as terrorist a community doctor who helped Lumad of Mindanao

The Philippine government’s Anti-Terrorism Council designates community doctor, Dr. Natividad ‘Naty’ Castro, a terrorist under its new resolution.

• Vergeire: I am now ready to be appointed DOH secretary

After six months of being the officer-in-charge of the Department of Health, Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire says she is now ready to be appointed as the country’s health secretary.

• Philippines eyes Kuwait bilateral meet over death of OFW

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says the Philippines is arranging ‘bilateral meetings’ with Kuwait following the killing of Filipino domestic worker Jullebee Ranara, allegedly at the hands of her employer’s son.

• OFW arrested for cracking bomb joke in plane in Davao

An overseas Filipino worker from Pangasinan is arrested at the Davao International Airport on Sunday, January 29, for making a bomb joke. 

• Filipino Peter Rosalita receiving standing ovation at ‘America’s Got Talent: All Stars’

Filipino singer Peter Rosalita stuns judges of reality talent competition America’s Got Talent as he returns for its All-Stars 2023 edition. 

• In 16th place! Bibingka one of Best Cakes in the World, according to Taste Atlas

Another year, another Taste Atlas list! For 2023, bibingka makes it yet again to the Best Cakes in the World list, landing in 16th place out of 50 international contenders.

• Paolo Contis denies Yen Santos’ involvement in split with LJ Reyes

After months of speculation, Paolo Contis confirms he is in a relationship with Yen Santos, emphasizing she is not involved in his breakup with LJ Reyes. — Rappler.com