HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL The column today is more of an appeal, and it’s not an easy one to make, as I know so many will feel alluded to, or think I’m making too much of a big deal and dampening their enthusiasm. But what can I say? I’m all for Pinoy pride; the...
Photo c/o Pete Staples United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official) Alex Eala and Belgian Hanne Vandewinkel fell short in their bid in the US Open Girls Doubles after yielding in the semifinals Saturday. Eala and Vandewinkel, seeded sixth in the tournament, succumbed to eighth-seeded...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex M. Eduque I write this on September the eighth, Mother Mary’s birthday, as a tribute of thanks for her continuous compassion, love and protection. How timely actually that last Saturday, on the eve of my 31st birthday, I had the most blessed opportunity to visit Our...
Photo credit credit to Andrew Ong / United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official) Alex Eala absorbed a stunning 7-5, 6-3 loss to Sebastianna Scilipoti of Switzerland to bow out of the US Girls Singles quarterfinals Thursday (Friday in Manila). The second-seeded Eala struggled throughout the...
(From left) Leylah Fernandez, Emma Raducanu and Alex Eala The iconic Nirvana hit is a perfect theme song for this year’s US Open, thanks to two teenagers who have turned the Women’s draw into a dual Cinderella-tale. Will we see the storybook ending of Canada’s Leylah Fernandez (who just...
Alex Eala Alex Eala bucked an opening-set stumble and outplayed Michaela Laki of Greece, 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, to barge into the quarterfinals of the US Open Girls Singles Wednesday (early Thursday in Manila). The second-seeded Eala had to dig deep in the last two sets against the resilient Laki to...
Photo from Alex Eala's Facebook account Alex Eala opened her US Open Juniors campaign with a bang after crushing American wildcard bet Charlotte Owensby, 6-3, 6-3, Tuesday (early Wednesday in Manila). The second-seeded Eala, who earned an opening-round bye, needed only 66 minutes in dispatching her...
Alex Eala Alex Eala opens her US Open campaign late Tuesday in Manila when she clashes with wildcard entry Charlotte Owensby of the United States in the second round. Eala, 16, earned an opening round bye after being seeded second in the Grand Slam Juniors event. The Filipina teen sensation boasts...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex M. Eduque Tomorrow, I turn 31. Not quite a milestone year, an ordinary birthday, if you will, but these days, we celebrate the smallest and most mundane of matters. I remember how I welcomed my 30th last year – what was a milestone birthday celebrated at my parent’s...
Here's what the new graphic novel is all about Filipino artist and comic book legend Alex Nino is set to launch a new graphic novel this month. The 81-year-old illustrator goes back to the drawing board as he creates the world envisioned by writer Jay Ignacio. ‘Alandal’ (Photo from Jay...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex M. Eduque The days have seemingly turned more monotonous as of late, with spikes of anxiety that rise simultaneous with the number of cases. For some reason in the past week, deaths of loved ones of some of my nearest and dearest have increased as well – none of which...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex M. Eduque Mental health. As important a topic as it is, I have realized that it is still quite sensitive to discuss. Taboo even, much more in this country than many others. Maybe it is because we were raised in a culture where some Filipino folklore and beliefs would...
