Alex Eala’s Cinderella run at the 2025 Miami Open ended on the wee hours of Friday, March 28, as she yielded to world No. 4 Jessica Pegula, 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-3, in the semifinals before an energetic crowd at the Stadium in Florida. Alex Eala (AP) The 19-year-old Filipina tennis sensation, who took...
It would be another formidable task for Alex Eala at the 2025 Miami Open as she sets up a thrilling duel with world No. 4 Jessica Pegula for a spot in the final. Jessica Pegula is Alex Eala's semifinal opponent at the Miami Open. (File Photo/WTA) This, after the 31-year-old Pegula made her move by...
The dream lives on. Alex Eala continued her improbable, fairy tale run at the 2025 Miami Open after taking out five-time Grand Slam champion and world No. 2 Iga Swiatek, 6-2, 7-5, to march into the semifinals on Wednesday, March 26 (early Thursday, Philippine time). Alex Eala slays another giant in...
It’s 2025 and so many things have changed, improving our day to day lives, but women globally continue to face significant challenges, including pay inequality, racial injustice, healthcare disparities, and discrimination. UN Women projects that, if current trends continue, over 340 million women...
As we step into 2025, the real estate industry stands at a pivotal moment. Constantly evolving, the sector is shaped by technological advancements transforming urban landscapes, the growing emphasis on sustainability, and the rapid shift in consumer preferences. To navigate the complexities of the...
Along the busy roads of Ermita, a centuries-old Manila district, one university hailing from the streets of San Marcelino is reshaping charity. What was once a "school for the poor" is now for the planet, too, following its pledge to transition the campus to a sustainable institution. “Hindi ito...
How do you create a home that blends the calm of Manila Bay with the dynamic energy of the Mall of Asia Complex? Sail Residences, designed by one of the country's leading architectural firms, ASYA, masterfully balances coastal inspiration with contemporary urban living. From its sailboat-inspired...
A TRUE VISIONARY DexCom vice president for international business operations Jessica Leigh Shields Australian by blood, Filipino by choice, Jessica Leigh Shields has called Manila her home since a financial institution sent her to the Philippines at 23 on a 12-month-long assignment 14 years ago....
Jessica Bianca ‘Jica’ T. Sy, vice president and head of design, innovation, and strategy of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. and SM Development Corporation (SMDC) with Arch. Carlo de Castro, lead architect of the Pasig River Urban Development; Environmental Planner Marione Comboy, Department of Human...
Hari V. Krishnan, CEO and managing director of PropertyGuru Group (Photos courtesy of PropertyGuru) The cities we inhabit—where we live, work, and play—are brought to life through the vision and determination of property developers. From homes and offices to leisure hubs, these developments go...
SM Development Corporation (SMDC) has always been more than just a real estate company—it’s been a dream-builder for Filipinos. Marking its 20th anniversary, SMDC reflects on two decades of creating homes, transforming communities, and making the dream of homeownership a reality for Filipinos...
In a grand three-day trade show, SM Development Corporation (SMDC) recently celebrated its 20th year in real estate at the Mall of Asia Music Hall from November 22 to 24, 2024. Highlighting two decades of transforming the real estate landscape with sustainable and community-driven living...
