From Tennis Now Insight GLOBAL AMBASSADOR FOR TENNIS DEVELOPMENT    🔥 BREAKING NEWS: Just before the 2026 Qatar Open, ITF President David Haggerty flew in urgently for a special live worldwide broadcast ceremony before thousands of spectators. He announced: “Alexandra Eala has not only reached the WTA Top 40—a historic first for the Philippines and Southeast Asia—but she embodies resilience, fair play, and inspiration for millions of underprivileged children globally.” The ITF instantly created the brand-new “ITF Inspiration Legend 2026” award: USD 5 million in prize money, a 10-year scholarship fund for a tennis academy in her hometown, the title of Global Ambassador for Tennis Development, and a lifetime sponsorship deal. The stadium exploded in celebration. The 20-year-old Alex, a Rafa Nadal Academy alum, smiled shyly with sparkling eyes—everyone expected instant acceptance of this richly deserved honor. But then… she stepped forward, microphone in hand, voice trembling ...

From PH Sports Bureau Interviewer: "I'm not trying to give you ego here, but if you look at the numbers on YouTube for like the pre tournament press conferences, how much people watch them, yours at like 170 thousand (viewers). And then like everyone else is like under 40, thousand. Like Djokovic, Alcaraz. You're like in a league of your own in numbers. And I'm just wondering if you have any sense of like sort of how notable and how suprising and big, there's like numbers that can prove this and it's not just from opinion." Alex: "I guess I haven't really thought about it, I haven't seen those numbers. Then again, Like I said in the last press conference taking everything with a spoonful of gratitude. I am nowhere near the leagues of, of course the greats Djokovic, and then now Sabalenka and Alcaraz, and all these people. I have so much respect for them. And I think everyone does. I like to think that I have a following for a reason. And I lik...

By Duoi Ampilan#TodayInHistory: The Buliok Complex Battle The Battle of Buliok Complex erupted 23 years ago on February 11, 2003, in Pagalungan, Maguindanao. This fierce conflict between the Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) spread far and wide, displacing more than 400,000 people. This battle, and the wider conflict that has spanned decades since 1968, fueled the long and determined pursuit of peace. It inspired various peace processes and agreements over the years, leading to the establishment of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), which has since evolved into the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). We have come a great distance in the journey toward a lasting peace in the Bangsamoro, yet the final destination can still seem uncertain. No matter where the road ahead may lead, let us steadfastly support all peaceful initiatives. We owe future generations nothing less than peaceful, progressive, and thriving com...

Alex and Zeynep by Whispered Words "The Friendship" - Alex Eala and Zeynep Sonmez by Joel Lopez On the professional tennis tour, friendships are not supposed to be easy. The schedule is relentless. The travel is exhausting. Every match carries pressure, rankings, expectations, and dreams stitched together with years of sacrifice. Opponents are everywhere, and every handshake at the net marks both victory and heartbreak. Yet somehow, in the middle of that unforgiving world, a friendship quietly bloomed between two young women from opposite ends of the map, Alex Eala of the Philippines and Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey. They came from different cultures, spoke different native languages, and grew up thousands of miles apart. But tennis, in its strange and beautiful way, brought them to the same courts, the same locker rooms, the same long weeks on tour where loneliness sometimes travels heavier than luggage. And that is where their story truly began. The first time Alex met Zeynep, i...

From Duoi Ampilan 9 February 2026 Alex Eala: Charting a New Course for Philippine Tennis Alex Eala’s young career is defined by a series of groundbreaking achievements, each one rewriting the record books for Philippine tennis. 🟣 BREAKING INTO THE ELITE ✅ Highest-ranked Filipino tennis player in history. She reached a career-high WTA ranking of No. 40 (as of 09 February 2026). ✅ First Filipino to break into the WTA Top 100 and the WTA Top 50, shattering long-standing barriers for the nation. 🟣 WTA TOUR PIONEER ✅ First Filipino to win a WTA title. Champion at the 2025 Guadalajara Open. ✅ First Filipino to reach a WTA final. Runner-up at the 2025 Lexus Eastbourne International. ✅ First Filipino to reach a WTA 1000 semifinal. A stunning run at the 2025 Miami Open, where she also became the first to qualify for a main draw at this elite level. 🟣 GRAND SLAM SUCCESS ✅ First Filipino to win a main draw match at a Grand Slam (2025 US Open). ✅ First Filipina to win any Grand Slam title. Juni...

From Inday Sara Duterte 7 February 2026   I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all who have expressed their sympathies and prayers for the passing of my uncle, Benjamin R. Duterte. We are deeply thankful for your compassion and remembrance.  Tiyo Bong was one of the strengths beneath our wings during the 2025 national and local campaign planning and operations. His quiet leadership will be deeply missed as we look ahead to the 2028 elections. We take comfort in our faith, knowing that we now have a campaign manager in heaven securing the success of the Filipino people. Before his passing, he expressed his wish that the wake and burial be limited to family and selected friends. May God grant eternal rest for his soul. ***