INQToday: Duterte did not seek asylum in China – Chinese Foreign Ministry

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:

‘Quite a number’ of undocumented Filipinos in US detained – envoy

“Quite a number” of undocumented Filipinos in the United States (US) have been detained and processed for deportation, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez said on Tuesday.

Romualdez noted that there is no definite count of detained and deported Filipinos, as authorities are trying to “keep it confidential.”

Duterte did not seek asylum in China – Chinese Foreign Ministry

Former President Rodrigo Duterte did not seek asylum in China, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun.

In a press conference on Monday, Guo was asked to comment on reports that Duterte applied for asylum in China, but was rejected.

Alex Eala advances to Miami Open quarters after Paula Badosa withdraws

Alex Eala was handed a place in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Miami Open after her fourth-round opponent, world No. 11 Paula Badosa, pulled out with a lower back injury.

The Filipino tennis star will face the winner of Tuesday’s match between Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina and second-seed Iga Swiatek.