Philippines to cooperate if ICC issues warrants | The wRap

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

• Philippines to ‘respond favorably’ if ICC seeks Interpol arrest warrants over drugs crackdown

The Philippines will cooperate if Interpol is requested by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants in connection with its probe into former president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody ‘war on drugs.’ 

• Firefighters halt advance of latest Los Angeles wildfire

Firefighters successfully contain a rapidly spreading wildfire north of Los Angeles on Thursday, January 23.  

• Michael Bloomberg steps in to help fund UN climate body after Trump withdrawal

Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s philanthropy arm says on Thursday, January 23, it will provide funding to cover the U.S. contribution to the U.N. climate body’s budget.

• JL Gaspar: The Filipino idol making waves on ‘Universe League’

JL Gaspar, a rising Filipino talent in K-pop, is making waves as a contestant on SBS’ Universe League, the male counterpart to Universe Ticket.

• Netflix movie musical ‘Emilia Perez’ leads 2025 Oscar nominees

Netflix’s Spanish-language musical ‘Emilia Perez’ tops the Academy Award nominations on Thursday, January 23, with 13 nominations. -Rappler.com