Supreme Court asked to strike down unprogrammed appropriations | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Supreme Court asked to declare unprogrammed appropriations unconstitutional

Caloocan 2nd District Representative Edgar Erice and Mamamayang Liberal Representative Leila de Lima file a Supreme Court petition to strike down the unprogrammed appropriations in the 2026 national budget.

• FACT CHECK: No Trump statement on securing Duterte’s release from ICC

Here’s a FACT CHECK from Rappler: U.S. President Donald Trump has not made a statement on securing former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s release from the ICC.

• US immigration agent kills woman in Minneapolis; mayor rejects defense claim

A U.S. immigration agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in her car in Minneapolis on Wednesday, January 7. The shooting is the latest violent incident during U.S. President Donald Trump’s nationwide crackdown on migrants.

• Trump withdraws US from dozens of international and UN entities

United States President Donald Trump says the country would withdraw from dozens of international and UN entities, because they ‘operate contrary to US national interests.’ This includes a key climate treaty and a UN body that promotes gender equality and women’s empowerment.

• ‘New year, new story’: Eala continues sizzling 2026 start with demolition of Marcinko

Filipino tennis star Alex Eala starts her 2026 strongly as she advances to the ASB Classic quarterfinals in Auckland, New Zealand, with a dominant 6-0, 6-2 win over Petra Marcinko on Thursday, January 8. — Rappler.com