05/28/2026
🏀From Midtown to Little Manila---Jordan Clarkson, proud of his Filipino heritage🇵🇭
After 12 years of his NBA career, Fil-American cager Jordan Clarkson finally made his second NBA finals appearance with the New York Knicks.
In the 2025-26 NBA season, on July 7, 2025, the Knicks acquired the 33-year-old Clarkson from the Utah Jazz. As a proud Filipino-American, he serves as a massive cultural icon and trailblazer for Filipino basketball on the global stage. He traces his Filipino heritage to his mother, Annette Tullao Davis, and his grandmother, Marcelina Tullao, who hails from Bacolor, Pampanga.
During his New York stint, he enjoyed wandering the streets of the city, nicknamed 'The City that Never Sleeps'; where he embraced various cultures, including Filipino culture.
He's been touring restaurants, eating delicious food, especially his comfort foods socializing with Filipinos there, playing golf, trying new music spots,
With New York's advance to the NBA Finals, Clarkson will be part of the team's history--- after the team's 27-year wait since it last entered the 1999 NBA Finals. He's excited to bring the culture, color, and blood of a Filipino to this additional milestone in his NBA career.
The Athletes Haven/ Via: Jordan Clarkson Takes New York City | OFF DAY
05/28/2026
AMONG ASIA’S ELITE ✨🇵🇭
Forbes Asia named Filipina tennis star Alex Eala to its ‘30 Under 30’ sports and entertainment list, citing her rise over the past year led by her impressive showing at the 2025 Miami Open while also recognizing her impact on growing interest in tennis among Filipinos.
05/23/2026
Alex Eala celebrated her birthday today in one of the most fitting places imaginable — the practice courts of Roland Garros, surrounded not just by fellow competitors, but by genuine friendship. 🎉
In a beautiful and spontaneous moment, Zeynep Sonmez surprised Alex with a birthday cake, while Eva Lys and Iva Jovic joined everyone in singing a heartfelt birthday song. What followed was something even more memorable than the cake — a warm group embrace, laughter, and birthday cheers echoing through the courts.
For a brief moment, competition gave way to friendship, reminding everyone that behind the rankings, matches, and ambitions are young athletes creating memories that may last far longer than any tournament result. 💖
Although Victoria Mboko couldn’t be there as she continues her run in the finals of the Strasbourg Open, her presence was still felt among this rising generation of stars.
Moments like these make it impossible not to be excited for the future of women’s tennis. ✨
📸 x: kostekcanu (Owen)
05/22/2026
“I WOULD HAVE WALKED AWAY FROM TENNIS WITHOUT HIM” — THE QUIET MENTOR WHO HELPED ALEXANDRA EALA KEEP BELIEVING THROUGH PAIN, PRESSURE, AND SETBACKS
Behind every athlete’s victories are moments the world never sees—the doubts, the sacrifices, the injuries, the loneliness, and the silent battles fought away from the spotlight.
In a heartfelt reflection, Alexandra Eala opened up about someone who became a steady presence through the hardest chapters of her journey. A mentor. A source of guidance. A reminder to keep going when the weight of expectations felt overwhelming.
Through challenges and setbacks, this person helped her stay grounded, protect her love for the game, and continue chasing a dream bigger than any single match.
As the Filipina tennis star moves toward the next chapter of her career, one thing becomes clear: champions are rarely built alone. Sometimes, behind every rising star is someone who quietly believed long before the world did.
05/22/2026
🎉 Today, we celebrate more than a birthday—we celebrate the journey of a fighter, the heart of a dreamer, and a source of pride for the Philippines. 🇵🇭
Every year tells a story of courage, sacrifice, resilience, and victories earned through passion and perseverance. May this next chapter bring even greater purpose, joy, good health, and dreams fulfilled.
Drop your birthday message for Alex below 👇❤️ Let’s make this day unforgettable!
05/22/2026
"MY DAUGHTER HAS BROUGHT GLORY TO OUR FAMILY AND TO THE ENTIRE PHILIPPINES" — ALEXANDRA EALA'S MOTHER SPEAKS OUT IN TEARS ABOUT THE YEARS OF SILENT SACRIFICE AND HIDDEN STRUGGLES
In uncontrollable tears, Alexandra Eala’s mother revealed for the first time the silent battles, relentless sacrifices, and emotional turmoil her daughter endured on the path to tennis stardom in 2025. Behind the lights and applause, fans rarely saw the nights of doubt, financial strain, and punishing training schedules that tested Eala to her limits. The story unveiled a side of the rising WTA star few knew existed, leaving the tennis world stunned by the depth of resilience required to chase glory on behalf of her family and her country. Every triumph was built on a foundation of unseen tears, relentless effort, and an unwavering bond between mother and daughter…
👉 Read the full emotional story and discover the untold moments that shaped Alexandra’s journey below
05/22/2026
It's your birthday.. - 🎉🎉🎉🎂🎂🎂
Greet a happy bday to our beloved Alex Eala
WiSHING YOU ALL THE BEST OF LUCK .. maybe one day you will became a world #1 claim it..❗️‼️
📆 05/23/2026 🇵🇭
05/21/2026
JUST IN: Alex Eala is set to face her close friend and World No. 17 Iva Jovic of the USA in the opening round of the French Open in Paris next week.
The Round of 128 clash will mark their first-ever professional singles meeting, although the two young stars have previously teamed up in doubles competition.
Good luck and God bless, Alex!
05/21/2026
ABSOLUTE CLASS! 👏
Daphnée Mpetshi Perricard was in tears after her loss to Bianca Andreescu at Roland Garros…
Bianca immediately went over to comfort her and asked the crowd to give her a round of applause. ❤️ 🙌