Key Points
- The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) in the Philippines said that more than 14 million subscriber identity module (SIM) cards had been registered as of Jan. 4 under Republic Act No. 11934 or the SIM Card Registration Act.
- The Defense Minister insists Australia's plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines will not be affected by recent concerns being raised by US senators.
- Retired tennis champion, Ash Barty, has announced that she will become a mother this year.

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