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Today's headlines: Marcos, TikTok, PH Women’s futsal

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

• Marcos blasts Duterte over ‘blank’ budget allegations: ‘He’s lying’

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, January 20, accuses former President Rodrigo Duterte of lying about the 2025 budget, after Duterte said it was ‘invalid’ due to ‘blanks’ in the document.

• TikTok is restoring service, thanks Trump

TikTok restores its services in the U.S. after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive access to the app when he returns to power on Monday.

• Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza; Hamas frees first hostages

Palestinians celebrate and return to the wreckage of their bombed homes on Sunday, January 19, the first day of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

• DMW removes 71,000 fake job postings on Facebook, TikTok in 2024

The Department of Migrant Workers says it took down over 71,000 fake and illegal job postings on Facebook and TikTok in 2024.

• PH women’s futsal drops final qualifier match vs Australia but  advances to AFC Asian Cup

The Philippine women’s futsal team secures a spot in the AFC Asian Cup despite losing to Australia 2-1, in their final qualifier game on Sunday, January 19. -Rappler.com