Good day. Here are the stories of The Manila Times for Thursday, January 15, 2026. Today’s episode is brought to you by Wilcon Depot, The Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer—your Trusted Building Partner. READ: Manhunt on for Atong Ang after court issues arrest order THE Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized tracker teams to find and arrest tycoon Atong Ang in connection with the alleged kidnapping and killing of several cock fighting enthusiasts, or “sabungeros,” who went missing in 2021, PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said on Wednesday. The mobilization came after the Santa Cruz, Laguna Regional Trial Court Branch 26 issued an arrest order for Ang, who is facing three counts of kidnapping and serious illegal detention, and kidnapping with homicide. Ang is also facing similar cases in San Pablo, also in Laguna and in Lipa, Batangas.Nartatez also confirmed that Ang’s location is now established. Fifteen of the 18 accused are now in custody, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Police Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander Morico II said at a separate press conference. Nartatez also confirmed that Ang’s location is now established. Fifteen of the 18 accused are now in custody, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Police Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander Morico II said at a separate press conference. READ: Dela Rosa said to be hiding in Davao LOCAL Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Wednesday that Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa — absent from the Senate for almost two months — was believed to be in Davao City, but his department could not take any action without an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). Remulla said he understood that Dela Rosa, who has not been seen in public since rumors that the ICC had issued a warrant for his arrest, was believed to be staying in Davao with his family. READ: P4B allocated for 10K new posts in military, other uniformed services THE Marcos administration has allocated P4.06 billion to fund the more than 10,000 new posts for military and other uniformed personnel, and to cover the first tranche of the base pay hikes worth P21.7 billion. In a press conference in Malacañang, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said this is to ensure the needs of the uniformed ranks are met. READ: President still trusts ICI to do its job, Palace says PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continues to have confidence in the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), Malacañang said on Wednesday, amid calls for its abolition and questions about the body’s viability with the resignation of two of its three members. Speaking to reporters, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the president’s primary instruction was for accountability to prevail, without fear or favor. BUSINESS: New record low for peso: P59.44:$1 THE peso fell to a fresh record low on Wednesday as the dollar strengthened, and the stock market also slipped as investors chose to take profits. The currency closed at P59.44:$1, weaker by 9.9 centavos. The result was the second all-time low this month since the P59.355:$1 recorded on Jan. 7. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi), meanwhile, shed 18.95 points, or 0.30 percent, and ended the day at 6,389.81. The broader All Shares was basically flat, losing 2.44 points or 0.77 percent to 3,635.94. The peso opened at P59.38 and traded between P59.35 and P59.45. Volume declined to $951 million from $999.22 million previously. SPORTS: Eala repeats over Vekic at Kooyong Classic FILIPINO tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala repeated over Croatian Donna Vekic, 6-3, 6-4, in an exhibition match at the Kooyong Classic at the Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday. World No. 49 Eala first topped World No. 70 Vekic at the WTA 250 ASB Classic round of 32, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, in Auckland, New Zealand, on Jan. 6. Eala stopped Vekic’s five-game win run and countered with four straight for a 40-15 win in the 10th game of the second set, clinching the match. Opinion and editorial Antonio Contreras and Danton Remoto are today’s front page columnists. Contreras talks about the Project NOAH budget, while Remoto looks into AI. Today’s editorial says the status of the gas resources of the Malampaya gas field should be disclosed. Read the full version in the paper’s opinion section or listen to the Voice of the Times. For more news and information, read The Manila Times on print, subscribe to its digital edition or log on to www.manilatimes.net. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn; and be part of our communities on Viber, Telegram, and Mastodon.