Senatorial candidates kick-off their campaigns | The wRap

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

• Marcos’ 2025 Senate bets kick off polls with show of force in bailiwick

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s new role as chief campaigner of his anointed candidates kicks off in his political bailiwick.

• Kiko, Bam return to Cavite with Robredo: What has changed?

‘Pink’ candidates Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino return to Cavite Tuesday, February 11 to officially set in motion their campaign to regain Senate seats. 

• Comelec starts crackdown on illegal campaign materials

The Commission on Elections starts the crackdown on illegal campaign materials as the campaign period for senate candidates and party-list groups begin on Tuesday, February 11.  

• Trump signs executive order on plastic drinking straws

President Donald Trump signs an executive order encouraging the U.S. government and consumers to buy plastic drinking straws.

• Nic Chien joins mom Lea Salonga in ‘Into the Woods’ cast

Theatre Group Asia announces on Monday, February 10 Lea Salonga’s child, Nic Chien, as the latest actor to join the cast of the musical ‘Into the Woods.’ -Rappler.com