Money returned home by overseas Filipinos (OFs) increased by 5.8% from the 2.77 billion reported in November 2021 to 2.93 billion in November 2022. The higher remittances sent by land-based workers with work contracts of one year or more and by the sea- and land-based workers with employment contracts of less than one year were the cause of the increase in personal remittances in November 2022. #In60words...

Just 24 hours after winning his sixth PBA championship with Ginebra, Justin Brownlee took his oath of allegiance to the Philippines in the Senate. The oathtaking came after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law the bill granting Brownlee Filipino citizenship. #In60words

Killings of journalists and media workers surged 50 percent in 2022 to reach 86 worldwide, marking one death every four days, UN cultural body UNESCO said Monday. Last year's increase followed three years with lower violence against reporters, with an average of 58 killings annually in 2019-21. #In60words

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vouched for the appointment of several retired generals to the key positions in the Department of National Defense (DND), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and the National Security Adviser (NSA). #In60words

The first Mindanao Travel Expo 2023, scheduled for January 27 to 29 at the SMX Convention Center in SM Lanang Premier, Davao City, is Mindanao's most extensive travel and tourism event and signals the region's readiness for the big time in 2023.

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel shamed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s plan to soft launch the Maharlika Investment Fund at the World Economic Fund (WEF) in Switzerland, describing the move as too early and too premature.

Beloved nutritious beverage brand MILO Philippines and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) celebrated the success of its annual youth sports program Batang Pinoy Championship returning after two years of the pandemic. #In60words

dongA.com reported on January 16 that Jimin is getting ready to release a solo album in February. A source from BTS' label BigHit Music responded to the report by saying, The release schedule will be released after it is completed.

Christian Standhardinger has been consistent for Ginebra in the epic seven-game Finals series. Which is why the Filipino-German cager took home the 2022-23 Honda-PBA Press Corps Commissioners Cup Finals MVP.

Eala just participated in her maiden Grand Slam in the women's singles event at the 2023 Australian Open, although she was eliminated in the opening round after losing to Misaki Doi on Monday in Melbourne Park by scores of 6-3, 6-7, and 3-6.

A segment of a bridge in Pilar town, Bohol, collapsed due to continuous rains brought about by a low-pressure area and a shear line. According to Captain Jojie Sarabosing, chief of the Pilar Police Station, the approach to the bridge connecting a barangay road in the village of Pamacsalan has eroded.

Letran coach Bonnie Tan has been promoted in the professional ranks. The decorated collegiate mentor will take over as NorthPort's main tactician as soon as the 2023 PBA Governor's Cup kicks off.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Eduardo Año as his new national security adviser, replacing Professor Clarita Carlos. Año took over for Carlos, who stepped down to join the House of Representatives' Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD).

Your favorite one-stop shop for hardware and household needs is now open in Station B Mall, Boracay, Aklan! Handyman, one of the leading hardware stores in the country, opened its 191st store last December 5. A wide range of tools and products for plumbing and construction lighting and electrical supplies kitchen and household wares garden equipment pet products, and many more are available!...

Alex Eala's debut in the women's division of a Grand Slam competition came to a disastrous end when Misaki Doi of Japan defeated her 6-3, 6-7, 3-6 in the opening round of the 2023 Australian Open qualifying round on Court 8 of Melbourne Park on Monday.