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ONIC PH clinched Mobile Masters 2025 crown
ONIC Philippines claimed the championship title of the USD 200,000 ESL Snapdragon Pro Series: Mobile Masters 2025 on Sunday, defeating host country favorite RRQ Hoshi of Indonesia.
Pilita Corrales, Asia’s Queen of Songs, Gone at 85
Asia’s Queen of Songs has sung her final encore, and we say with full hearts, “A Million Thanks to You,” Pilita Corrales.
Eala’s Cinderella story in Miami ends, but future looks bright
The night air in Miami, as well as the morning in Manila, was thick with anticipation as Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala, barely out of her teens—her dreams sparkling, her spirit unbroken—stepped onto center court for what could have been another step toward a fairy-tale finish.
Alex Eala shocks Swiatek, reaches Miami Open semis
Alex Eala continued her remarkable run at the Miami Open in stunning fashion Thursday, keeping Manila tennis fans awake into the wee hours of the morning, as she shocked world number 2 and five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek of Poland to secure a spot in the semifinals in one of two US tennis tournaments that form the “Sunshine Swing.”
Alex Eala off to Miami Open quarterfinals as opponent withdraws
Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala is advancing to the Miami Open quarterfinals without hitting a single ball, as world number 10 Paula Badosa withdrew from their match on Monday (early Tuesday in Manila) due to a back injury. Just a day before, the 19-year-old left-hander stunned reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys, securing a dominant 6-4, 6-2 victory to reach the Round of 16. Now in her sixth WTA 1000 event, Eala awaits the winner between second-seeded Iga Swiatek and number 23 Elina Svitolina to determine her semifinal opponent. Ranked 140 in the world, Eala is a wildcard entry in the WTA Tour event.
