SBS News in Filipino, Saturday 17 January 2026

Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino.

Jessa Joy Royupa, sister of Jerwin Royupa, stands outside the Coroner’s Court of NSW in Lidcombe alongside members of Domus 8.7 and Filipino community supporters during the release of the coroner’s inquest findings. Image: SBS Filipino

Key Points

• Death of Filipino Training Visa holder, Jerwin Royupa referred to Federal Police
• Thousands of nurses strike across major New York City hospitals
• Carlos Yulo and Alex Eala Named Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Athletes of the Year

 

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