By Mr. Polycarbonate Villagracia-Dingal While I was Dr. Emily Marohombsar's student in MSU (English subjects) I can rate her 10 (highest rating) as teacher. As administrator, she was also the best administrator of MSU where i was a member of the faculty in the College of Agriculture. Has not heard of anything bad about her decision as President of Mindanao State University. She left MSU with a very clean records. . . Shared from Notable Muslim Filipinos DR. HADJA SITTIE NURLAYLAH "EMILY" MAROHOMBSAR First woman president of Mindanao State University She built the classroom and the peace table alike. Her name means "Light of the Night" — and for Muslim Mindanao, that is exactly what she was. Sharing this full-length legacy research feature on 𝗗𝗿. 𝗛𝗮𝗱𝗷𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗵 "𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆" 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗯𝘀𝗮𝗿 (رَحِمَهَا ٱللَّٰهُ) — the first woman to lead Mindanao State University, the first Moro woman to sit at the official GRP-MILF pe...

By Duoi Ampilan CLASH IN THE CALIFORNIAN DESERT Get ready for a blockbuster showdown under the California sun! Philippine tennis sensation Alex Eala is set to face Czech Republic's rising star, Linda Nosková, in the Round of 16 of the Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open.  This isn't just another match; it's a high-stakes collision of youth, power, and a history that's begging to be rewritten. ✅THE STORY SO FAR Eala (20), the WTA No. 34, is riding a tidal wave of momentum after a stunning performance against World No. 4 Coco Gauff. Although the match was cut short due to Gauff's injury, Eala was in complete control, dominating 6-2, 2-0 and proving she belongs on the sport's biggest stage. It's the latest highlight in a breakout year that has seen her reach the semifinals in Auckland and back-to-back quarterfinals in the grueling hard courts of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Many experts are now calling her the "dark horse" of the tournament, perfectly suited to Ind...

CTTO   By Hector Quiambao "Three Things Eala Is Currently World #1" 1) Fan following and support. No one has the kind of pull in drawing crowds to her matches. They also stay late till the end win or lose. Social media viewership spikes. 2) Marketing ability. All her current sponsorships are now bargains. I will leave it at that. 3) The coherence in interviews where she represents herself as a Filipina in the English language. 🎾 💕 😘 💝  #AlexEala #wta #Philippines #indianwells #tennis *** "What is the difference between the version of Alex Eala one year ago to that of today?" Alex Eala is winning in 2026 due to an elite, resilient mindset, improved technical skills—particularly a stronger serve advised by Martina Navratilova—and consistent, high-intensity training at the Rafael Nadal Academy. Now ranked around world No. 31, her recent success includes key wins over top-10 opponents, such as her Indian Wells run where she defeated Dayana Yastremska.  Eala has hig...

10 March 2026 Tuesday  "True greatness extends beyond  results." ~Gareth Curtis Alex Eala hailed for being ‘great for tennis’ after her conduct at Indian Wells Alex Eala has been widely hailed for being ‘great for tennis’ following her exemplary conduct and graceful demeanor during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. The young Filipino star captured hearts both on and off the court with her poise, sportsmanship, and genuine passion for the game.Throughout her run at Indian Wells, Alex Eala displayed remarkable maturity, handling high-pressure matches with composure and respecting opponents, officials, and fans alike. After a competitive match, she took time to thank the crowd, sign autographs for young supporters, and speak humbly in press conferences about her journey and gratitude for the opportunity. Her actions stood out in an era often marked by tension, earning praise from commentators, fellow players, and tennis enthusiasts who called her conduct a shining example f...

CTTO EALA ADVANCES AFTER GAUFF RETIRES IN BNP PARIBAS OPEN CLASH Filipina tennis star Alex Eala advanced to the next round of the women’s singles at the BNP Paribas Open after American standout Coco Gauff retired due to injury early in the second set of their Round of 32 encounter. Eala had already taken control of the match by winning the opening set, 6–2, before Gauff was forced to stop play with the Filipina leading 2–0 in the second set. The win sends the 20-year-old Filipino rising star into the Round of 16 of the prestigious tournament, marking another milestone in her campaign against one of the top-ranked players on the tour. Prior to the matchup, the clash was widely anticipated as a rematch between the two, with Gauff entering the tournament as one of the top seeds. However, the American was unable to continue the match after sustaining an injury. The Filipina now awaits her next opponent as she continues her impressive run in the tournament. Source:  The News Channel

By Duoi Ampilan 9 March 2026 Monday  They arrived on the court carrying more than just their rackets; they carried the weight of their histories. For Alex Eala, the ghost of her previous loss to Coco Gauff at the Dubai Open lingered, a score she was desperate to settle. Coco began as a portrait of concentration. A young champion, focused, impenetrable, and utterly determined to control her destiny. Yet, Alex was a revelation. She was dynamite in human form, giving everything to every swing. In a display that defied all expectations, she seized control, claiming the first set 6-2 and announcing her arrival on this grand stage. Suddenly, the match took a quiet, somber turn. Coco, feeling a troubling pain in her left arm, signaled for a medical timeout. She returned to the baseline, a solitary figure, her face betraying nothing of the battle within. Alex surged again in the second set, racing to a 2-0 lead. The hardcourt seemed to tilt in her favor. But then, the game transcended comp...