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Senator Bong Go is optimistic that the historic achievement of tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala is pumping up Filipinos to get into racket sports either for health and fitness or athletic development. Go made the remarks during his co-sponsorship speech commending Eala for her historic victory at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, where she captured […]
Senator Bong Go expressed hope that Alexandra “Alex” Eala could deliver a historic tennis gold medal for the Philippines at the Asian Games should she compete in the regional sporting event. Go raised the possibility after commending Eala in the Senate for winning the 2026 Mubadala DC Open and becoming the first Filipino to capture […]
Senator Ping Lacson hailed Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala as the country’s “newest and youngest national hero,” after she fought through a right-foot injury to beat Caty McNally at the Canadian Open. “Make way for our newest and youngest national hero – Alex Eala!” Lacson posted on his X account, after Eala overcame her injury […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed Proposed Senate Resolution No. 574 commending Alex Eala for her historic championship win at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, making her the first Filipino tennis player to capture a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) singles title. The resolution recognizes Eala as “the most successful Filipino tennis player in history” who cemented her […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan hailed Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala’s win in the recently concluded Mubadala DC Open Final, marking her first-ever hardcourt final win and her first WTA 500 final appearance. In his congratulatory message, Pangilinan said that Eala’s win must serve as an inspiration for the Filipino youth and highlighted the positive impact of […]
Senator Mark Villar has filed Senate Resolution No. 507 congratulating and commending Filipina tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Maniego Eala for her historic achievements and invaluable contributions to Philippine sports, recognizing her as an inspiration to millions of Filipinos, especially the youth. The resolution honors Eala’s historic performance at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, where she became […]
Senator Bong Go filed separate Senate resolutions commending Filipino athletes Alexandra “Alex” Eala, Ernest John “EJ” Obiena, and Carlos Yulo for their recent international achievements, with the veteran legislator giving particular emphasis to Eala’s historic run at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, Go said the accomplishments of the […]
Senator Bong Go said Alex Eala’s emotional post-match speech after defeating defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek should inspire the country to invest earlier and deeper in young Filipino athletes, saying her victory showed that the Philippines has many talents waiting to be discovered and developed. “Kaya nating maging sports powerhouse kung palalakasin natin ang suporta […]
Despite her fourth-round exit at the Wimbledon Championships, Alex Eala remains a true champion for continuing to inspire young Filipinos to dream big beyond their means, Senator Ping Lacson said. Lacson said one defeat should not define Eala, whose remarkable Wimbledon campaign where she dethroned Iga Swiatek served as a much-needed detoxifier for the nation […]
Senator Bong Go said Alex Eala’s emotional post-match speech after defeating defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek should inspire the country to invest earlier and deeper in young Filipino athletes, saying her victory showed that the Philippines has many talents waiting to be discovered and developed. “Kaya nating maging sports powerhouse kung palalakasin natin ang suporta […]