Alex Eala crushed German qualifier Anja Wildgruber, 6-1, 6-1, at the start of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) W25 Monastir in Tunisia Wednesday. The top-seeded Eala, who turned 18 the day before, hardly broke a sweat and held her serve throughout to destroy her opponent in 55 minutes....
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Last Thursday, May 18, we celebrated the birthday anniversary of our family matriarch, Consuelo “Chito” Madrigal. Earlier this week, in Naga, we finally had a proper launch of the short biography cum memoire I wrote during the pandemic featuring her. As I was explaining my...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Tomorrow is Mother’s Day. A Sunday in May every year where we find an extra excuse to celebrate the most important women in our lives. Although a day will never be enough to give adequate thanks to some of the most influential figures in our lives, it is also that day which...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS On Monday, May first, we celebrate Labor Day. Known as “Araw ng Manggagawa” here in the Philippines, it is a holiday celebrated in many parts of the world. It is a holiday essentially to honor every hardworking Filipino (or laborer around the world for that matter)...
Alex Eala continued her struggle in the pro scene this year after getting booted out in the first round of the 2023 Mutua Madrid Open at the La Caja Magica claycourt in Spain Wednesday, April 26. *Alex Eala bows out of the 2023 Madrid Open. (File Photo/Alex Eala's Facebook page) * The 17-year-old...
Alex Eala will face a more experienced German foe when the 2023 Matua Madrid Open fires off Tuesday, April 25, at the claycourts in Madrid, Spain. *Alex Eala earns a wildcard ticket in the main draw of the Madrid Open. (File Photo/Alex Eala's Facebook page) * The 17-year-old Eala drew with world No....
Alex Eala continues her quest for a third pro tennis title after earning a wildcard ticket in the main draw of the 2023 Mutua Madrid Open slated on Tuesday, April 25, at the clay courts of La Caja Magica in Spain. *Alex Eala will be competing in the main draw of the 2023 Mutua Madrid Open starting...
The purge has begun. Elon Musk’s Twitter on Thursday started removing the blue verification check marks from users who have not signed up for its subscription service. Among those affected were several celebrities including Lea Salonga, who was quick to issue a reaction. She tweeted, “...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS I was recently asked by a friend of mine during a random conversation – if there are two traits or attributes in a person that you seek when either hiring an employee, or finding someone to work with, what would they be? Although, of course, there are so many more, the first...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Although I always make it a point to listen to homilies, sermons and the preaching of revered individuals, it is very seldom that one resonates so deeply with me. I do not know if it was the timing — the words I needed to hear on that day — or the delivery, but the homily...
Alex Eala fell short in her bid at the W60 Chiasso International Tennis Tournament Wednesday, April 12, after losing her first round singles and doubles matches in Switzerland. *Alex Eala makes an early exit in the singles and doubles matches in W60 Chiasso. (File Photo/Alex Eala's Facebook page)*...
Globe recently launched a new movement called “Gen G” to empower all Filipino Gen Zs to own the world. Gen Zs are deeply passionate, socially aware, surprisingly pragmatic, and determined to fulfill their purpose by pursuing their passions and turning them into reality. With Globe's “Gen...
