Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:<br /><br />- Mayon Volcano raised to Alert Level 2 on New Year's Day<br />- Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's military drill<br />- Meta created 'playbook' to fend off pressure to crack down on scammers, documents show<br />- Trump says National Guard being removed from Chicago, LA and Portland<br /><br />https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/january-1-2026/
