A FATHER'S GOODBYE BEFORE SURRENDER
WATCH: Moments before surrendering to authorities on 6 July, former congressman Mike Defensor embraced his young daughter in an emotional farewell captured on video.
Defensor was arrested in connection with a plunder case involving Senator Rodante Marcoleta and other respondents.
π·: Rob Rances
#DailyTribune
βMaybe for someone like Iga who has won so many slams β¦ or maybe someone like Serena or Venus this achievement may seem small, but for someone who grew up in the Philippines. β¦ for her this is everything.β
Alexandra Eala after her win β€οΈ
Alex Eala speaking through tears after beating Iga Swiatek to become the first Filipino player in the Open Era to reach the 2nd week of a Slam at Wimbledon.
βHow does it feel to be standing here after just defeating the defending champion on Centre court?β
Alex: βI donβt know how to describe it. Iβm in the 2nd week of a slam. Itβs amazing for me. Iga is a phenomenal player and a really nice person. Iβm really grateful to be able to share Centre court with her at Wimbledon. Iβm really emotional. Maybe for someone like Iga whoβs won so many slams or someone like Serena or Venus, this achievement may seem small.. but for someone who grew up in the Philippinesβ¦β π₯Ή
*Alex begins to cry*
βI went to train with my brother and grandfather every day after school with my ruffled socks and shoes and my chubby cheeks. To her, this is everything.β
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WHAT A WIN!
Alexandra Eala defeats the defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6(9), 6-2 to reach the last 16 of a Grand Slam for the first time!
5th career top 5 win in 9 matches!
7-4 vs. top 10 as well
Incredible.
"i told you (tears) not to come out"
not wooseok telling himself not to cry while punching his own thigh
bro really had to physically stop himself from crying (but failed unfortunately) π
she keeps on making her country proud π₯Ή
the very first filipino singles player to reach the 3rd round of a grand slam
mabuhay ka, alex eala! πππ΅π
Alex Eala after beating Maya Joint to reach Wimbledon R3
βYouβre into the 3rd round of a Slam for the first time in your career. How hard have you been working towards this?β
Alex: βI have been working extremely hard. My team over there has been working extremely hard. I really feel like itβs paying off. These wins mean a lot.β π΅ππ₯Ή