Alex Eala did not just arrive in Linz, she made sure everyone noticed. The Filipina carved out a confident 6-4, 6-3 win over hometown bet Julia Grabher to kick off her campaign at the Upper Austria Ladies Linz, and in the process, turned a potentially tricky opener into her own highlight reel.
Alex Eala served Manila its Sunday headline hot and early, with coffee brewing and pandesal fresh from the oven, dishing out a crisp 6-3, 7-6 win over Magda Linette to punch her ticket to the Round of 16 of the Miami Open.
The Philippine flags were back in full color at the Miami Open—and so were the handmade signs, louder now, prouder, and no longer surprised. Because Alex Eala isn’t sneaking up on anyone this time.
The desert run ended abruptly for Alex Eala — but not before the Filipina rising star left a clear signal that she belongs among the emerging elite in women’s tennis.
Filipino investors are increasingly looking beyond domestic markets as inflation, peso weakness and market volatility fuel demand for broader diversification, with offshore assets now accounting for about 15 percent to 20 percent of BPI Wealth’s assets under management (AUM).
Nestlé Philippines and Puregold Price Club Inc. are giving millions of used plastic sachets a second life as retail display materials, putting circular-economy practices directly into supermarket aisles while cutting demand for virgin materials and reducing distribution trips.
Aboitiz Power Corporation has received official commendation from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for its outstanding contributions to the region’s energy sector, with special recognition of its work in advancing nuclear energy cooperation, knowledge sharing, and skills development.
Barangay Galalan in Pangil, Laguna, finally has its own ambulance through LG Electronics Philippines’ “Life Saver on Wheels” project, ending years of relying on makeshift transport for emergencies.