Alex Eala (Photo from itftennis.com) Alex Eala booked her first pro doubles final with Russian partner Oksana Selekhmeteva in the W25 Platja D’Aro tournament in Spain Friday, May 21. Teaming up for the first time in the pros, Eala and Selekhmeteva needed only 53 minutes in dispatching unseeded...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque I write this on the 100th birthday of someone very special to me. My grand-aunt, Consuelo “Chito” Madrigal. Last year, I wrote a memoir of sorts as a tribute to her to celebrate this milestone which was published by the Ateneo de Naga University press. On the...
Alex Eala Alex Eala stumbled in her singles bid but marched into the doubles semifinal with Russian partner Oksana Selekhmeteva in the W25 Platja D’Aro tournament in Spain Thursday, May 20. Eala yielded to Spaniard Irene Burillo Escorihuela, 6-2, 6-4, in the second round that lasted 1 hour and 40...
Alex Eala Alex Eala reaffirmed her mastery over Spaniard qualifier Alba Carillo Marin with a 6-3, 5-7, 7-5 victory to jumpstart her title bid in the W25 Platja D’Aro tournament in Spain Wednesday, May 19. Eala, who turns 16 on Sunday, needed a little over three hours in outplaying Marin to...
Alex Eala (Photo from the W60 Bellinzona Instagram page) Junior tennis star Alex Eala returns to competition after more than a month when she joins the W25 Platja D’Aro tournament in Spain starting next week. This would be Eala’s eighth pro event this year and third $25,000 tournament since...
Actress and social media personality Alex Gonzaga may be one of today’s hottest celebrities, but when it comes to online shopping, she’s just like everyone else—always on the hunt for the best deals! As the newest Shopee Princess and Filipinos’ Payday Sale shopping buddy, Alex Gonzaga...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque What may have seemed to have come naturally in the past during better and brighter days may have now seemingly turned into a task. I spoke to a good friend the other day, and our conversation led to some sort of agreement that these days, more people than...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque This past year seems to have been a constant (and still ongoing) battle with uncertainty and uncertain times. We, or at least I, have somehow become accustomed to plans not pushing through, and therefore, to manage disappointment and expectations, have come...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque As school years are once again coming to a close, and another year of online learning has ended, parents are once again in a frenzy scrambling to find worthwhile ways for their children to spend their extra time this summer. In the past, it would be a roster of...
Eight new homegrown titles have made it to one of the biggest audio streaming platforms this month Podcast is now a cultural staple. The market for it in the Philippines, in fact, is growing at a steady rate. And with the increase in demand for these pre-recorded talk shows, more local podcasters...
Alex Gonzaga has offered support for social media influencer Camille Trinidad. The actress-turned-vlogger reposted Camille's tweet that read "Lord Jesus, heal me. Heal in me whatever you see needs healing." She also quoted Psalms 147:3: "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."...
Alex Eduque Needless to say, the imposition of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) – whether it was last year, or this year’s take two – always provokes panic, induces anxiety, heightens emotions and garners disgruntled members of society airing their sentiments amongst friends, on social...
