Filipina tennis star Alex Eala will participate in the 2025 MGM Macau Tennis Masters on December 27-28. Eala will play alongside legends such as Li Na and Conchita Martínez at the Macau Forum, concluding her remarkable 2025 WTA season where she achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 50. Prior to this event, Eala will compete in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.
The Philippine Space Agency confirmed a Chinese rocket launch on Monday, warning of potential debris falling near Tubbataha Reef. Debris zones are projected 29 nautical miles from Puerto Princesa and 20 nautical miles from Tubbataha Reef Natural Park, following the launch from Hainan, China.
Georgetown, Texas, holds its ninth annual Field of Honor ceremony, displaying 2,000 flags to honor veterans and first responders. The event, which raised over $250,000 for local organizations, runs through Veterans Day at San Gabriel Park.
A federal ICE operation in Houston on Halloween sparked allegations of mistreatment, with a U.S. citizen claiming he was pepper-sprayed by agents. ICE denies the allegations, stating all actions were lawful and no citizens were detained.
Governor Greg Abbott announces his bid for reelection in Houston, aiming for a fourth term. The governor emphasizes family values, affordability, and public safety, with a focus on shifting Harris County’s political stance. Abbott’s campaign highlights his accomplishments and priorities for Texas.
The Office of Civil Defense announces that the Philippines has P2.2 billion left in its 2025 calamity fund for disaster recovery, including response efforts for Typhoon Uwan. The funds will support affected areas through year-end, prioritizing regions impacted by recent and anticipated natural disasters.
The NFL made a successful return to Berlin after 35 years, with the Indianapolis Colts defeating the Atlanta Falcons 31-25 in overtime at the Berlin Olympic Stadium. The game coincided with the anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s fall, witnessed by 72,203 spectators. Jonathan Taylor’s outstanding performance led the Colts to victory.
Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, plans to seek clemency from her 20-year sentence, as reported by House Judiciary Committee Democrats. Although no formal request has been made, she intends to approach former President Donald Trump for commutation. This move comes amid continuous debates on the intersection of justice, politics, and privilege.
The International Criminal Court clarified it cannot verify reports of an arrest warrant for Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. The ICC confirmed only former President Rodrigo Duterte’s case remains open, dismissing rumors of actions against dela Rosa.
Typhoon Uwan is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) but may re-enter after impacting Taiwan, according to PAGASA. Weather signals remain in effect across Luzon.