Alex Eala and Indonesian Beatrice Gumulya ran out of steam in their quarterfinals appearance as they got booted out of the W25+H Tauste-Zaragoza International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament on Thursday, June 22 (Friday in Manila) in Aragon, Spain. The unseeded Filipino-Indonesian duo couldn’t...
By Alex Amansec Photos by Ritche Amansec REVPAL RIDE Motorists Ritche Amansec and JF Lopez pose for a selfie along the Revpal route to Tagaytay Halina’t lalarga na (Come! We’re going!) Whether you own a big bike or a scooter, there’s so much more to feel beyond the winding dashes along major...
POWER PLAY Ang Batang Pulis (Gio Gahol) and Ang Drag Queen (Phi Palmos) in Floy Quintos' *Laro*, directed by John Mark Yap By Alex Amansec Photos by Kyle Venturillo Barefoot Theater Collaborative’s first-ever Pride Plays, a twin-bill production consisting of the plays Unica Hijas and Laro, is an...
Alex Eala and Indonesian Beatrice Gumulya made their title campaign felt in the W25+H Tauste-Zaragoza International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament after advancing to the quarterfinals Wednesday, June 21, in Aragon, Spain. *Alex Eala and Beatrice Gumulya advance to the quarterfinals in the...
NEWLYWEDS The author's father with her mother on their wedding day By ALEX AMANSEC I am the eldest daughter of a father who did not have a father. My father is 47 years old. He is a BPO employee and a cat-lover, an athlete and a photographer. He is a motorcyclist who likes to go on adventures...
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...
