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• Marcos approves onion imports as prices rise way above world average

The Department of Agriculture, concurrently headed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., approves the importation of 21,060 metric tons of onions to address the supply gap that caused prices to skyrocket.

• Faustino breaks silence, says resignation due to Centino reappointment

Former Department of National Defense officer-in-charge Jose Faustino Jr. breaks his silence citing the reappointment of General Andres Centino as chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines as the reason for his resignation as the country’s top defense official.

• China’s large energy firms pledge P760 billion in Philippines’ renewable energy push

Nine Chinese energy companies pledge to invest $13.76 billion or around P760 billion in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s push for renewable energy.

• NTC orders signal shutdown for Sinulog 2023

The National Telecommunications Commission orders private telecommunication companies to temporarily cut off network services on January 14 and 15 in areas located in Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, and Cebu City.

• Facebook, YouTube remove content backing Brazil attack

Facebook parent Meta and Google’s video platform YouTube say they are removing content supporting or praising the weekend ransacking of Brazilian government buildings by anti-democratic demonstrators.

• Japan B. League beckons as Carl Tamayo leaves UP a UAAP champion

The UP Fighting Maroons’ power forward Carl Tamayo confirms rumors he is going pro with the Japan B. League.

• Seat plan, prices: TREASURE’s ‘Hello’ concert in Manila

Attention, Filipino Treasure Makers!  Concert promoter Live Nation announces the ticket prices and seat plan for TREASURE’s upcoming Hello concert in the Philippines. — Rappler.com