Today’s headlines: ICI, Pope Leo, Alex EalaToday’s headlines: ICI, Pope Leo, Alex Eala

ICI’s second commissioner resigns | The wRap

2025/12/26 19:20

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

  • ICI now left with just its head Andy Reyes, as second commissioner quits

Rossana Fajardo, one of two remaining commissioners of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure, is resigning effective December 31. Former Supreme Court justice Andres Reyes Jr., who chairs the commission, will be the sole commissioner left.

  • In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

Pope Leo XIV decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon on Thursday, December 25. The first American pope says the story of Jesus being born in a stable showed God had ‘pitched his fragile tent’ among the people of the world.

  • Alex Eala battles world No. 9 Mirra Andreeva in Macau to end stellar year

Alex Eala is set to battle world No. 9 Mirra Andreeva of Russia in the MGM Macau Tennis Masters at the Macao Forum on Sunday, December 28. The Filipino tennis star has the chance to end her 2025 with a win over another top-10 player. – Rappler.com

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