Alex Eala, the Filipina tennis sensation, is officially set to compete in the main draw of the 2026 French Open at Roland-Garros this May. This marks another milestone in her remarkable Grand Slam journey, following her appearances at Wimbledon and the US Open in 2025. The 19-year-old Eala earned her spot in the French Open…
MANILA — Filipino tennis star Alex Eala pulled off an exciting victory over Dayana Yastremska in a dramatic third-set tiebreaker during the Indian Wells Round of 64. Eala showcased nerves of steel after a first set that went to a tiebreaker and a second set loss of 6-4, ultimately prevailing in the deciding set to…
March 4, 2026 | Quezon City — Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has called on Bong Suntay to issue a formal apology following his controversial remarks during a recent House committee hearing. In an official statement, Belmonte said, “I urge Congressman Bong Suntay to apologize for the inappropriate remarks that he made at a recent…
DUBAI, UAE — The remarkable campaign of Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala at the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships reached its conclusion on Friday. Facing World No. 3 and former Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff, Eala fell in straight sets, 0-6, 2-6, during their high-stakes quarterfinal encounter at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre. Gauff Dominates Early…
A highly anticipated meeting between President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. and Naga City Mayor and former Vice President Leni Robredo is set to take place on February 21 in Naga City, sparking widespread speculation online about possible political implications despite Malacañang’s firm insistence that the visit is purely for governance. The Presidential Communications Office confirmed…
Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala delivered a stunning performance at the Dubai Tennis Championships, defeating Romania’s Sorana Mihaela Cîrstea 7-5, 6-4 in the Round of 32. Eala’s remarkable victory highlights her growing presence on the global tennis stage and demonstrates her determination and skill in the prestigious WTA 1000 tournament. The match featured intense…
Manila, Philippines — February 18, 2026 — Millions of users in the Philippines and around the world experienced major disruptions on YouTube on February 17, 2026. Tens of thousands reported that videos would not load, logins were blocked, and YouTube TV faced interruptions. Downdetector recorded over 280,000 complaints in the United States alone, with thousands…
Dubai, UAE — Philippine tennis history just gained another shining chapter as Alex Eala pulled off a jaw-dropping upset against world No. 8 Jasmine Paolini, 6-1, 7-6 (7-5), to storm into the third round of the Dubai Tennis Championships. The 20-year-old Filipina sensation came out firing, overwhelming the Italian star in the opening set with…
Manila, Philippines — February 16, 2026 — Filipino-Chinese communities and families across the country are preparing to usher in the Chinese New Year with vibrant traditions and renewed optimism as the Year of the Fire Horse begins. In the Chinese zodiac cycle, the Horse represents courage, independence, energy, and swift progress. Combined with the fire…
Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala secured her place in the Round of 32 at the Dubai Tennis Championships following a dramatic second-set retirement from American opponent Hailey Baptiste. Eala showed composure and confidence early in the match, displaying aggressive baseline play and steady service games. However, the contest was cut short when Baptiste was forced…