Seven-member K-pop girl group TUIDE made their debut on Aug. 24 with the mini-album “Tune & Play." They expressed excitement for the start of their Kpop journey. Debuting under ABD (A Bold Dream), a new label under HYBE Music Group, TUIDE is composed of members Seohee, Seoyeon, Elena, Jia,...
A short film can leave a lasting impact despite its abrupt runtime. With Cinemalaya 22, we are presented with 10 shorts, split into two viewings. Each short film may vastly differ from one another but is sure to resonate with viewers in one way or another. Here’s a look at all the shorts and the...
Alex Eala gears up for another tough battle as she faces familiar opponent Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the second round of the Cincinnati Open in Ohio on Saturday, Aug. 15 (Philippine time). The Filipina ace received a first-round bye after being seeded 17th in the WTA 1000 tournament and now takes on...
TORONTO (AP) — Seventh-seeded Iga Swiatek beat second-seeded Elena Rybakina, 6-2, 6-3, on Thursday, Aug. 13, in the National Bank Open for her first WTA Tour title of the year and 26th overall. Swiatek. from Poland, broke Rybakina’s serve early in the match and went on to take the opening set...
Alex Eala’s magical run on the grass courts continued as she shocked another formidable rival in world No. 8 Elina Svitolina, 6-3, 6-4, to reach the semifinals of the 2026 Berlin Open in Germany early Saturday, June 20. The victory marked Eala’s ninth win in her last 10 grass court matches, and...
Alex Eala is learning to give herself grace under pressure as she navigates the highly competitive Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour. That mindset paid off in a big way as the Filipina tennis star displayed composure in shocking world No. 2 Elena Rybakina, 7-5, 6-4, to barge into the...
Alex Eala slayed a giant in world No. 2 Elena Rybakina with a stunning 7-5,6-4 victory to storm into the quarterfinals of the 2026 Berlin Open in Germany early Friday, June 19 (Philippine time). The Filipino wildcard weathered Rybakina’s booming serves and steadily found her rhythm against the...
Alex Eala faces another formidable challenge as she takes on world No. 2 and two-time Grand Slam champion Elena Rybakina in the second round of the 2026 Berlin Open in Germany. Match is scheduled not before 11:30 p.m. (Philippine time) on Thursday, June 18, with the 21-year-old Filipina standout...
Alex Eala reaffirmed her mastery over veteran Donna Vekic with a tough 7-5, 6-4 victory at the start of the 2026 Berlin Open in Germany on Wednesday, June 17. The 21-year-old Eala, who secured a wildcard berth in this WTA 500 event, fought back against the persistent plays of Vekic to advance to...
Alex Eala faces an early uphill battle at the Berlin Open 2026 after landing in the lower half of a stacked field that could set up a second-round showdown with world No.2 and 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina. For that to happen, though, the 21-year-old Filipina ace must first get past a...
Zobel-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is aiming to reach 50 million customers, of which 20 million will be underbanked and underserved Filipinos, as part of its financial inclusion commitment. In a press conference, BPI Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and Chief Sustainability Officer Eric...
Alex Eala displayed promise and composure before ultimately yielding to world No. 2 and two-time Grand Slam champion Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan, 4-6, 3-6, in the third round of the WTA 1000 Italian Open in Rome Sunday, May 10. Eala, 20, went back-and-forth against Rybakina, who controlled the...
