Jasmine Paolini had nothing but praise for Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala after surviving their gripping fourth-round clash at the Wimbledon Championships on Monday, July 6. The world No. 17 Italian had to dig deep to outlast the resilient plays of Eala, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, for a place in the...
Alex Eala’s dream Wimbledon run came to an end after bowing to 13th seed Jasmine Paolini, 4-6, 6-4, 3-6, in the fourth round on Monday, July 6. Playing on Centre Court for the second time before a packed crowd that included tennis icons Billie Jean King and Roger Federer, the Filipina just...
Alex Eala may have become the first Filipina to reach this stage of a Grand Slam singles event, but the rising star isn’t dwelling too much on the milestone following her historic third-round victory at the Wimbledon Championships. The 21-year-old knocked out defending champion Iga Swiatek, 7-6...
Queer women, stay winning. “Open Endings” was recently released in cinemas nationwide for its theatrical run. After its successful screening during Cinemalaya 2025, we decided to revisit the film to see how it holds up. Under the direction of Nigel Santos, “Open Endings” follows the story...
Jasmine Solis put on a clinic in resilience and skill, capturing two singles titles and a doubles crown to spearhead the winners at the Dr. Pablo Olivarez Juniors Age-Group Tennis Championships in Sucat, Parañaque over the weekend. Held at the Olivarez Sports Center and Parañaque Tennis Courts,...
A captivating story, eye-catching stage design, and an all-out emotional rollercoaster are just some of the reasons to catch “Endo” at the PETA Theater Center. For this run of “Endo,” we were able to watch the trio of Royce Cabrera, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, and Iana Bernandez taking the helm...
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Jasmine Paolini beat Jessica Pegula on the fourth match point as defending champion Italy won the Billie Jean King Cup with a comprehensive victory over the United States on Sunday, Sept. 21. Italy won both singles ties in straight sets, meaning there was no need for a...
Filipina swimmer Xiandi Chua took two gold medals in the recently concluded 20th Singapore National Swimming Championships. The 23-year-old Chua topped the women’s 200m butterfly in 2 minutes and 17.48 seconds to beat compatriot Jasmine Mojdeh (2:17.79). Hometown bet Janice Yo (2:18.11) settled...
Ferdie Ong (Photo courtesy of Living Innovations and illustration by Angelo Manalo) Living Innovations, renowned for its high-end European furnishings, appliances, and kitchen solutions, recently unveiled the new Living Innovations Experience Hub in Mandaluyong’s Greenfield District. To celebrate...
We often hear the term "check your privilege" directed at those who seem out of touch with the struggles of others. But rarely do we ask those fortunate individuals involved in social work why they dedicate their time and effort to helping strangers. Content creator Janina Vela and actress Jasmine...
The Chinese restaurant Jasmine at the New World Makati has some history with my three sons and me. For more years than I’d like to count, it’s been a reliable go-to when we’re thinking dim sum or Cantonese cuisine for a regular Sunday lunch or a special occasion. If you asked us to list our...
Filipino tankers failed to advance in three more events in the 2024 World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar on Friday, Feb. 16. Jarod Hatch was the first to fall after placing 32 nd out of 66 swimmers in the men’s 100-meter butterfly with a time of 53.75 seconds, two ticks behind top...
