Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:

SWS: Marcos’ net satisfaction rating drops 13 points in Dec 2024

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s net satisfaction rating fell by 13 points in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released on Wednesday.

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The survey, conducted from December 12 to 18, 2024, found that 51 percent of adult Filipinos were satisfied with Marcos’ performance as President, 16 percent were neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, and 32 percent were dissatisfied.

FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Comelec halts printing of ballots for May polls NEWSINFO Marcos, wife Liza host dinner for senators NEWSINFO PNP defends self after DILG chief smells ‘conspiracy’ DND exec: Drone found in Masbate can gather data for military use

The underwater drone with Chinese markings that was recovered in the waters off San Pascual town in Masbate can gather information for commercial, scientific, and military use.

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Speaking at the Senate’s special panel on Philippine Maritime and Admiralty Zones’ Wednesday hearing, National Defense Undersecretary Ignacio Madriaga said all the information they have right now is based on “open source.”

Article continues after this advertisement Comelec to destroy 6 million printed ballots for 2025 polls

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will destroy six million printed ballots for the 2025 elections following a recent Supreme Court (SC) order stopping the poll body from declaring a senatorial aspirant as a nuisance candidate.

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. Both India and Germany have a rich history in the sport, and this series will give fans an opportunity to witness an intense competition between two of the most formidable teams in the world.

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Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia said they immediately stopped printing ballots in compliance with the temporary restraining orders (TROs) issued by the SC on the various cases of five election aspirants.

Article continues after this advertisement Quiboloy’s 2025 Senate bid challenged before SC

Detained Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy’s  bid to secure a Senate seat become a has been challenged before the Supreme Court (SC).

Labor leader Sonny Matula told INQUIRER.net that he filed a petition for certiorari before the high court on Wednesday to overturn the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec)n allowing Quiboloy to run for senator.

Article continues after this advertisement Husband held in killing of Filipina in Slovenia, says DFA

The suspect behind the killing of 27-year-old Marvil Facturan-Kocjančič is already under the custody of the authorities, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs, adding that the Philippine government remains in constant communication with the victim’s mother.

In a statement on Wednesday, the DFA condemned the tragic incident and extended its heartfelt condolences to the victim’s family in the Philippines.

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