Alex Eala has graduated from the Rafa Nadal Academy after a successful juniors career. After five years, the 18-year-old Filipino tennis sensation finally marched as an RNA full scholar. Eala, who moved to Mallorca, Spain with her family to pursue tennis at age 12, highlighted her juniors career...
It looks like Alex Eala is back on track. The 18-year-old Filipino tennis sensation regained her bearing after improving her world ranking to No. 228 following strong performances in the last two International Tennis Federation (ITF) events, including winning her first pro title this year. *Alex...
By Alex Amansec This Monday, June 12, marks the 125th year of Philippine independence. As we celebrate our freedom, it’s always important to honor the valiant Filipino spirit that got us to where we are today. From national heroes to superheroes to ordinary citizens, here are seven films you can...
Alex Eala succumbed to her American rival in the quarterfinals of the W25 Madrid International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament in Spain Saturday, June 10. *Alex Eala bows out in the quarterfinals to an American rival. (File Photo/Alex Eala Facebook) * The third-seeded Eala absorbed a 2-6, 6-4,...
Alex Eala outlasted American qualifier Alana Smith, 6-4, 6-4, to barge into the quarterfinals of the W25 Madrid International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament in Spain Friday, June 9. *Alex Eala moves closer to a second straight pro title after barging into the quarterfinals in Spain. (File...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Last week, the first ever Philippine Book Festival was held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). A most noble project of the National Book Development Board (NBDB), I was so happy to know that in a tech-clad and overpowered generation, people still buy,...
Alex Eala outlasted Switzerland’s Valentina Ryser, 6-3, 7-5, to clinch the International Tennis Federation (ITF) W25 Yecla tournament in Spain Sunday, June 4. *Alex Eala wins her third pro title in Spain. (File Photo/Alex Eala's Facebook) * The second-seeded Eala attacked on all angles to overcome...
Alex Eala overcame a second set stumble to turn back Argentine qualifier Lucia Peyre, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4, and barge into the finals of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) W25 Yecla tournament in Spain Saturday, June 3. *Alex Eala is one win away from her third pro title. (File Photo/Alex Eala's...
Alex Eala crushed Mexican rival Victoria Rodriguez, 6-1, 6-3, to reach the semifinals of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) W25 Yecla tournament in Spain Saturday, June 3. *Alex Eala inches closer to her third pro title after barging into the semifinal in the W25 Yecla tournament in Spain....
Alex Eala overcame an opening set hiccup and shrugged off the tough challenge from French qualifier Nahia Berecoechea, 3-6, 6-1, 6-1, to barge into the quarterfinals of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) W25 Yecla in Spain on Friday, June 2 (Manila time). *Alex Eala (File Photo/ 2023...
Alex Eala fended off Katy Dunne of Great Britain, 7-5, 2-6, 6-2, to advance to the second round of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) W25 Yecla in Spain. *Alex Eala earns as spot in the second round. (File Photo/Alex Eala's Facebook) * Seeded second in the tournament, the 18-year-old Eala...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS While the rainy season is clearly upon us, and as thunder roars more often than not these days, a lot of schools have also begun their summer breaks. This got me nostalgic, and thinking about my student days when I still had summer break as part of my annual agenda. It was a...
