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Today’s headlines: Traslacion 2026, Philippine Army, Alex Eala

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

• Devotees swell for Cagayan de Oro Traslacion, turnout nearly twice 2025 levels

Around 23,000 devotees fill the streets of Cagayan de Oro on Friday, January 9, for the annual Traslacion of an image of Jesus Nazareno. The life-sized Nazarene statue is carried about 2.5 kilometers from the Cagayan de Oro Metropolitan Cathedral to the Nazareno Parish Church.

• Military colonel removed from post after alleged ‘withdrawal’ of support for Marcos

A military colonel who had reportedly ‘withdrawn’ his support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been removed from his post and is currently under investigation. In a post on Facebook, Major General Michael Logico says, Colonel Audie Mongao was officially relieved of his post on Thursday, January 8.

• Alex Eala finally solves Magda Linette’s puzzle en route to ASB Classic semis

Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala takes down Polish Magda Linette in the quarterfinal of the ASB Classic in Auckland on Friday, January 9. In a dominant 6-3, 6-2 win, Eala scores her very first victory over Linette who is currently ranked world No. 52.

• Bruno Mars releases new single, announces world tour

Singer-songwriter Bruno Mars releases new single ‘I Just Might’ Friday, January 9. The song comes ahead of his long-awaited fourth solo album ‘The Romantic,’ coming out on February 27. — Rappler.com