ARMS DEAL. The Philippines is considering the acquisition of defense equipment and warships from India, Malacañang said on Thursday, January 25.
PRIZES. Baguio Flower Festival executive committee chairman Councilor Elmer Datuin confirmed an increase in prizes during the street dancing and float parades of the 2018 Panagbenga Festival.
ARREST. Authorities arrested on Tuesday, January 23, three Dawlah Islamiya-Maute group sympathizers in Barangay Gacap, Piagapo, Lanao del Sur.