An arctic cold front swept across Texas on Saturday, January 24, bringing subfreezing temperatures, wintry precipitation, and multiple weather alerts, including Winter Storm and Freeze Watches.
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) on Thursday named Filipino boxer Kenneth “Lover Boy” Llover as its Boxer of the Month for January 2025 after he successfully defended his Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) bantamweight title against Chinese fighter Ayati Sailike in Tokoname, Japan.
Philippine TV host Kim Atienza marked his 59th birthday on GMA-7’s “TiktoClock” on Jan. 22, 2026, calling it his “toughest birthday” as it was his first without his late daughter, Emman. Co-hosts surprised him with a small on-air celebration and a cake, prompting Atienza to share a birthday wish for continued blessings and the long-running success of the show, now in its fourth year. The emotional segment, aired live from Quezon City, showed Atienza acknowledging his grief, thanking colleagues for their support, and addressing viewers as he navigated the milestone without his daughter.
Alex Eala appears on a new sports mural at the refurbished Rizal Memorial Tennis Center in Manila alongside Manny Pacquiao, Carlos Yulo, Hidilyn Diaz, and other Philippine sports icons ahead of the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open, a WTA event. The mural, commissioned by organizers as part of venue renovations, aims to honor top Filipino athletes and will remain as a permanent fixture at the complex. Eala, who leads the Philippine Women’s Open field, expressed pride at being featured with the country’s sporting greats as she prepares to begin her campaign against a Russian opponent.
A major winter storm affecting roughly half of the United States forced airlines to cancel or delay more than 16,000 flights, disrupting travel at major hubs including Chicago, New York, and Dallas. Airports activated winter weather response plans, and the FAA implemented ground delays and other measures as snow, ice, and strong winds created hazardous flying conditions and extended impacts across the national airspace system.
President Donald Trump announced that a US naval “armada” is heading toward the Gulf as Washington closely monitors Iran, while both sides publicly signal interest in talks and recent expectations of immediate American military action appear to recede. The United States, which supported and joined Israel’s 12-day June campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs, continues to keep military options open and adjusts its force posture in coordination with regional allies. Defense and diplomatic officials say the deployment aims to deter Iran, protect maritime routes and allow space for diplomacy as global leaders and lawmakers track the security and economic impact of rising tensions in the Gulf.
TV host Robi Domingo and his wife Maiqui Pineda celebrated their second wedding anniversary with a “babymoon” in Boracay before welcoming their first child. Domingo shared photos and videos of the beach trip on Instagram on Jan. 22, 2026, showing the couple enjoying the sun and sea. Fellow celebrities, including Janine Gutierrez and Melai Cantiveros, left congratulatory messages and compliments in the comments. The couple did not disclose their baby’s due date but referred to the vacation as their time together “before we become 3.”
Filipino tennis player Alex Eala received a wild card into the main draw of the WTA 500 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, scheduled from February 1 to 7, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Tournament organizers announced on social media that Eala became the first confirmed wild card, upgrading her status from the qualifying rounds and removing a scheduling conflict with the Philippine Women’s Open. The main draw entry allows the 19-year-old to compete directly in the WTA 500 field as part of the early-season hard-court swing.
Actress and TV personality Solenn Heussaff said on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” that she and husband Nico Bolzico do not allow their daughters to use gadgets and plan to give them their first phones only at 18 or 19. She explained that her concerns about society’s dependence on technology shape their strict no-gadget rule at home, adding that their children do not have iPads and do not use Instagram. The couple instead encourages offline activities and consistent screen limits.
Novak Djokovic on Thursday called record-breaking crowds at the 2024 Australian Open “a very good problem” as Melbourne Park recorded more than 100,000 spectators on opening day. Tournament organizers reported heavy daily attendance, long queues, and heat-affected waits, particularly around matches that drew strong interest such as those involving Filipina player Alex Eala.