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Alex Eala's dream run at Wimbledon has united Filipinos from Centre Court to Malacañang, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. joining the swelling chorus convinced that the country's tennis trailblazer is only beginning to tap her potential.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. returned from Canada with USD2.5 billion in investment commitments, betting that the Philippines' next wave of growth will come not only from traditional sectors but also from artificial intelligence, critical minerals, nuclear energy and even space.

The 21-year-old Filipina pulled off the biggest victory of her blossoming career on Saturday, stunning defending Wimbledon champion Iga Świątek, 7-6 (11-9), 6-2, to reach the Round of 16 for the first time in any Grand Slam.

Germany's decision to join the Pax Silica Initiative strengthens the Philippines' push to become a strategic hub for semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing, adding one of Europe's industrial powerhouses to a growing coalition reshaping global technology supply chains.