LIVE: News Patrol (1PM) | ANC (20 January 2026)

News Patrol delivers the afternoon broadcast from January 20, 2026, covering several key national issues in the Philippines. Topics addressed in the newscast include updates on the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization program, examining its hardware, software, and organizational aspects. Further reports focus on the country's standing regarding IT skills, with the Philippines ranking 51st in ASEAN metrics. The broadcast also details new business programs, corporate succession in agribusiness, and developments concerning the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding arrest warrants and allegations of special treatment.

The segment continues with coverage of a Senate probe addressing flood control measures, inquiries into ghost projects, and witness protection issues. Other significant domestic news includes an inspection process mandated by the PNP-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) for motor vehicle clearances. Furthermore, reports cover the declaration of a State of Calamity in Eastern Samar and the ongoing challenges associated with the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) within the transport sector, alongside discussions on green building initiatives.