A Texas Senate committee held a hearing Wednesday at the Texas Capitol to examine the practice of Texas residents serving as surrogates for intended parents from other countries, as lawmakers consider possible legislation ahead of the 2027 legislative session.

Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo administered the oath of office to the newly elected national officers, deputies, presidential assistants, and presidential advisers of the Philippine Judges Association (PJA) on January 15, 2026, at the Supreme Court (SC) Session Hall in Manila.