HEAD UP HIGH, ALEX! 🇵🇭🎾
Alex Eala reflects on her heartbreaking semifinal loss to China’s Xiyu Wang in the women’s singles tennis event at the 20th Asian Games. Despite the setback, Eala remains grounded and grateful to everyone who supported her throughout her continental campaign as she secures a bronze medal and shifts her focus to the Wuhan Open. | via Paolo del Rosario/Cignal
Cignal is the official broadcaster of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
📺 Catch all the Asian Games action on Cignal Play, the One Sports YouTube channel, and other Cignal platforms from September 10 to October 4. 🇵🇭🔥
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Thank you, Alex, for choosing the flag. 🇵🇭❤️
You chose the Asian Games, knowing it meant missing the China Open and potentially facing penalties. That’s a sacrifice not every player would make.
The bronze medal is something to be proud of, but I’m even more proud that you chose to represent the Philippines.
Thank you for choosing the flag. 🇵🇭🎾🥹
SALAMAT SA LABAN, ALEX! 🇵🇭❤️
UPDATE: Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala falls to Iva Jovic, 5-7, 6-3, 5-7, in their third-round matchup at the 2026 U.S. Open.
YOU FOUGHT WELL, ALEX! 🇵🇭
Pinay tennis ace Alex Eala’s U.S. Open run comes to an end after she fell to good friend Iva Jovic in their third-round showdown.
The funny thing about this conversation is that some people are questioning why Alex Eala is getting a bigger stage, when the answer has always been right in front of them: people are watching.
In today’s sports world, attention is part of the game. The engagement, the views, the conversations, and the number of people she brings into tennis are not something you can simply ignore. Tournament organizers, sponsors, and management don’t put players in promotions because of favoritism alone. They do it because they see impact, demand, and the ability to bring more eyes to the sport.
A bigger court for Alex is not an insult to Swiatek, Anisimova, Keys, Andreeva, or anyone else. Their greatness does not disappear because another player receives attention. A spotlight is not something that gets smaller when shared. Sometimes one person standing under that light is what helps others be seen too.
Instead of asking, “Why does Alex get this opportunity?” maybe ask, “What can we do to help our favorite players create the same demand?” Because a bigger stage is not built by complaining about someone else’s success. It is built by fans showing up, buying tickets, creating noise, and proving that people care.
Some of us are new to tennis, and that should never be something to laugh at. Every fan was once a beginner. Every fan once searched for names, learned the rules, and found a reason to love the sport. For many Filipinos, Alex was that reason.
Because of her, people discovered tennis. They learned about Iga, Rybakina, Pegula, Keys, and many other amazing players. They didn’t just become Alex fans; they became tennis fans. And that is something every sport needs: new people who are willing to love the game.
Tennis in the Philippines will never grow if we gatekeep the sport and mock those who are just starting to appreciate it. A community should not make people feel small for being new. It should be proud that more people are finally paying attention.
So if you want your favorite players on bigger courts, support them with the same energy you use to criticize Alex. Build their audience. Celebrate their achievements. Help them become more visible.
Because Alex Eala’s rise is not a threat to anyone. Her success is proof that Filipinos can create attention, passion, and love for tennis. The goal should never be to pull someone down from the spotlight. The goal should be to create enough light for everyone.
#USOpen
WISH GRANTED, ARMY! BTS IN BULACAN DAY 3! 🥹✨
Live Nation Philippines announced on Wednesday the third day of BTS’ “Arirang” concert in Bulacan.
The added show is set on March 16, 2027 at the Philippine Sports Stadium.
ARMY presale will be on June 19, 2026, while the general onsale will be on June 20, 2026. (Facebook/Live Nation)
DAY 3 CONFIRMED: BTS adds March 16 as third show date for BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG' IN BULACAN at the Philippine Sports Stadium.
Ticket selling dates:
- ARMY Membership Presale: June 19, 9AM to 10PM
- General On Sale: June 20, 9AM
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ARMY ❤️🔥
One more night, one more chance to experience BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ IN BULACAN 🙌🏼
📅 March 13 & 14, 2027 (SOLD OUT)
📅 March 16, 2027 (NEW DATE ADDED)
📍Philippine Sports Stadium
ARMY MEMBERSHIP PRESALE: June 19, Friday (9AM~10PM)
GENERAL ONSALE: June 20, Saturday (9AM)
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Visit https://t.co/TFXFfjwHBP for more details.
#방탄소년단
#BTS
#BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG
#BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_BULACAN
#BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_ASIA
FOREVER WITH OUR SEVEN 💜
On this day, K-pop supergroup BTS marks their 13th anniversary.
They made their debut under Big Hit Entertainment with single album "2 Cool 4 Skool."
What's your message for them? #Newsapan#BTS13thAnniversary