The Philippines’ tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala has just won her first French Open Girls’ Doubles Championship with partner Oksana Selekhmeteva of Russia, raising the nation’s flag in Paris on the 123rd anniversary of Philippine Independence Day.
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Alex Eala, Oksana Selekhmeteva oust defending champs for French Open finals berth
Filipino tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala and her Russian partner Oksana Selekhmeteva are all set to battle for the French Open Grand Slam Girls’ Doubles title after defeating the 2020 Roland-Garros Junior Champions in the same tournament that witnessed Eala’s historic junior Grand Slam singles semifinals appearance.
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Bayang Barrios releases “Atin Lang Ito” online for Philippine Independence Day
Multi-awarded singer-songwriter Bayang Barrios is releasing her new single titled “Atin Lang Ito” via online channels for Philippine Independence Day, incidentally also the lumad artist’s birthday.
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Filipino Cardinal Chito Tagle joins Vatican body on Eastern Catholic churches
Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio “Chito” Tagle is joining the Vatican body that supports Eastern Catholic churches after being appointed by Pope Francis.
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Pinay champion Alex Eala clinches final four spot at French Open Girls’ Doubles
Pinay tennis champion Alexandra “Alex” Eala and Russian partner Oksana Selekhmeteva have clinched a final four teams spot at the French Open Girls’ Doubles tournament, bringing them closer to a shot at the Grand Slam title.
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Alex Eala advances to French Open Girls’ Doubles quarterfinals
Filipino tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala and her Russian partner Oksana Selekhmeteva have advanced to the French Open Girls’ Doubles quarterfinals with a dominant win of their Round 2 match.
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UST student nurse Qjiel Mariano awarded George H.W. Bush Inspiration Honors
University of Santo Tomas (UST) student nurse Qjiel Mariano has been awarded the George H.W. Bush Inspiration Honors for his work on education projects for the poor.
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Philippines’ Alex Eala, Russian partner sweep French Open Girls’ Doubles 1st round
The Philippines’ tennis champion Alexandra “Alex” Eala and Russian partner Oksana Selekhmeteva have swept their first match at the French Open Girls’ Doubles, moving forward to the next round in a bid for the Grand Slam title.
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Yuka Saso zooms to Women’s World Golf Top 9 rank post-US Open win, closes in on Olympics
Filipino pride Yuka Saso has zoomed to the Women’s World Golf Top 9 rank after her historic United States Women’s Open Championship win, bringing her closer to a Tokyo Olympics berth for the Philippines.
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JUST IN: Teen golfer Yuka Saso hailed 1st Filipino US Women’s Open champion
THIS JUST IN: The Philippines’ teen golf star Yuka Saso has won the 76th United States Women’s Open Championship, becoming the first Filipina to earn the title.
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Teen tennis champion Alex Eala returns to French Open for shot at girls’ title
Filipino teen tennis champion Alexandra “Alex” Eala is returning to the French Open for a shot at another Grand Slam girls’ title.
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De La Salle University-Dasmariñas named finalist in Int’l Green Gown Awards UK
De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) in Cavite has been named a finalist in the International Green Gown Awards given by the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) in the United Kingdom.
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