Alex Eala bucked a second-set stumble to stun fifth seed Jaqueline Adina Cristian of Romania, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (1), 6-2, in the opening round of the W100 Vitoria-Gasteiz International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament in Spain on Wednesday, July 19 (Thursday in Manila). *Alex Eala needed three hours in...
Alex Eala and Spaniard Marina Bassols Ribera shocked their seeded rivals on Wednesday, July 19, to make their title campaign felt in the W100 Vitoria-Gasteiz International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament in Spain. *Alex Eala seeks another title when she competes in Spain this week. (Alex Eala...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS *“He makes all things* *beautiful in His time.”* That’s a church hymn I learned during my years at the Assumption, and which I have never forgotten. It’s one I sing to myself from time to time, and hum at random. So much so that I never really realized how meaningful...
HOLISTIC WELLBEING The author takes her bike on a reinvigorating trail ride through nature (Ritche Amansec) By ALEX AMANSEC In our modern cities, which are built for the most part to accommodate a flood of buses, trucks, jeeps, and cars, it seems that the power of the bicycle as a mode of...
By ALEX AMANSEC SOMEONE TO LEAN ON An important reminder to anyone that you are not alone (Cottonbro Studio) I was alone in my room past midnight on Tuesday, June 27, when I called the Philippine National Center for Mental Health. In other words—no longer hiding it under any professional...
Alex Eala found a veteran Valeria Savinykh of Russia too poised to topple, absorbing a 6-4, 6-2 defeat to bow out of contention in the quarterfinals of the W40 Palma del Rio International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament on Saturday, July 1 (Manila time). *Photo from Alex Eala Facebook * The...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS This is the second in my African adventure realizations series, and truth be told, I do not know how many more will come out of it. That is Africa for you — soul food, mind medicine, and overall, a most transformative, dare I say spiritually awakening experience, different...
Alex Eala cruised to a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Talia Gibson of Australia to barge into the quarterfinals of the W40 Palma del Rio International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament on Friday, June 30 (Manila time). *Alex Eala. (photo from Alex Eala’s Facebook page)* The Filipina tennis princess...
By ALEX AMANSEC ICONS ON DENIM Tommy Hilfiger’s unisex American fit denim jacket features a patchwork of Haring’s classic dancing figures You may not know the artist, but you might instantly recognize the art. Trademarked by his bold lines, vibrant colors, and communal, wholesome themes, Keith...
By Alex Amansec LOVE LABAN The PridePH Festival 2023 makes history by becoming the biggest pride event in Southeast Asia with over 110,000 attendees A lot of commotion could be seen under the tents situated directly in front of the Quezon City Hall. Long lines of people in colorful outfits...
Alex Eala crushed her first-round rival to make her title campaign known in the W40 Palma del Rio International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament on Monday, June 27 (Tuesday in Manila) in Spain. *Alex Eala aims for her fourth title in the pro scene. (File Photo/Palma Del Rio Tennis) * The...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS After spending a week in the wilderness in Botswana — from the Okavango Delta to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans — returning to civilization, if you will, where one need to no longer hike to a single spot for cellular signal, and where it is no longer sparse, can be a bit...
