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Today’s headlines: 2026 budget, Nicolas Maduro, Alex Eala

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

• Marcos vetoes less than half of unprogrammed appropriations in 2026 budget

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vetoes over P92.5 billion of unprogrammed appropriations in the national budget for 2026. This reduces the UA to less than half of the amount Congress had agreed upon and approved.

• Retired general arrested for inciting to sedition for Facebook post vs Marcos

Retired air force general Romeo Poquiz was arrested upon landing at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Monday, January 5. This, over an inciting to sedition charge filed by the Philippine National Police.

• Legality of US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro in focus at United Nations

The legality of the U.S.’ capture of Maduro will be under the spotlight at the United Nations Security Council as they’re set to meet on Monday. Washington will likely not be held accountable for any violation by the UN Security Council as it is one of five countries with veto power.

• PH says ‘concerned’ over US attack on Venezuela, ‘impact on rules-based order’

The Department of Foreign Affairs says the Philippines is ‘concerned’ over the quote ‘consequential impact on peace and stability’ of the recent U.S. attack on Venezuela that forcefully deposed its sitting president, Nicolas Maduro.

• Alex Eala thrilled to open 2026 with doubles win vs ‘pioneers’ Venus Williams, Elina Svitolina

Alex Eala and partner Iva Jovic open their women’s doubles campaign in the ASB Classic with a 7-6, 6-1 win over Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina on Monday, January 5. — Rappler.com