Lawmaker files bill to grant new ABS-CBN franchise | The wRap

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

• Congressman revives bid to grant ABS-CBN new franchise

House Ways and Means Chairperson Joey Salceda on Tuesday, January 7, files a bill seeking to grant ABS-CBN a fresh franchise.

• Chinese hackers target president’s office in yearslong campaign, steal military data – report

Chinese state-sponsored hackers are reportedly behind a years-long infiltration of the Philippine government’s computer systems, stealing sensitive data.

• Inflation hits gov’t target in 2024 despite jumping to 2.9% in December

The Philippine Statistic Authority reports on Tuesday, January 7, the country’s inflation rate increases to 2.9% in December 2024.

• Trudeau to resign as prime minister after 9 years, blames party infighting

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces on January 6, he would step down in the coming months after nine years in office.

• Zendaya and Tom Holland are engaged — reports

U.S. media reports Zendaya and Tom Holland are now engaged after she appeared at the Golden Globes Awards wearing a flashy ring. -Rappler.com