Pulse Asia: Tight race for 2025 Senate race | The wRap

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

• It’s a tight race to the ‘Magic 12’ in January 2025 Senate race survey

The latest preference survey by pollster Pulse Asia shows at least 14 out of 66 Senate candidates have a ‘statistical chance’ of winning a seat in the 2025 polls.

• Bato dela Rosa under fire for insulting Akbayan’s Cendaña

Reelectionist Senator Bato Dela Rosa is under fire for insulting Akbayan representative Perci Cendaña.

• Philippines’ Dia Maté wins Reina Hispanoamericana 2025

The Philippines’ Dia Maté is crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 during the coronation night in Bolivia, on Monday, February 10. 

• At the top again: EJ Obiena claims 1st gold of 2025 in France

Filipino pole vault star EJ Obiena captures his first gold for 2025 at the Meeting Metz Moselle Athlelor in France on Saturday, February 8.

• Kendrick Lamar delivers ‘Not Like Us’ on the Super Bowl stage

Rapper Kendrick Lamar entertains a packed stadium crowd and Super Bowl audiences on Sunday, teasing and then performing his Grammy-winning diss track ‘Not Like Us.’ -Rappler.com