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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1905, Alfredo M. Santos, Filipino general (died 1990) was born. In 1928, Sven Davidson, Swedish-American tennis player (died 2008) was born. In 1961, Anders Jarryd, Swedish tennis player was born. In 1978, Prodromos Nikolaidis, Greek basketball player was born. In 1979, Libuše Průšová, Czech tennis player was born. In 1982, Shin-Soo Choo, South Korean baseball player was born. In 1988, Marcos Paulo Gelmini Gomes, Brazilian-Italian footballer was born. In 1989, Charis Giannopoulos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1995, Dante Exum, Australian basketball player was born. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Marcos gushes over Eala, says tennis star embodies the best of Filipinos

'You remind us why we are a great race,' President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. tells Alex Eala as he confers the Presidential Citation on the Filipina tennis star
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The Eastern Herald
· Jul 4, 2026
Alexandra Eala Stuns Iga Swiatek to Make Philippine Tennis History at Wimbledon
Eala of the Philippines defeated defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 6-2 to become the first Filipino in a Grand Slam second week, saving two set points in an 84-minute tiebreak before dominating the second set on Saturday at Centre Court.
The Slovenia Times
· Jul 1, 2026
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Interaksyon
· Jul 8, 2026
‘Sayang’: Filipinos revisit Michael Martinez’s journey amid Alex Eala’s Wimbledon feat
The potential of figure skater Michael Martinez was discussed by Filipinos amid the spotlight placed on athletes following Alex Eala‘s history-making feats in tennis. Alex made history as the first Filipina tennis player to compete at Wimbledon in the Open Era and reach the fourth round of the prestigious tournament, capturing Pinoys’ hearts with her [] The post ‘Sayang’: Filipinos revisit Michael Martinez’s journey amid Alex Eala’s Wimbledon feat appeared first on Interaksyon.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 22, 2026
Wang kemenangan memang hak Anggrek sepenuhnya-Adira Suhaimi
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· Jul 4, 2026
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The Namibian
· Jul 6, 2026
Anguku wins three titles
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Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 2, 2026
Philippines attains upper-middle-income status
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Ghanaian Times
· Jul 8, 2026
Golf: E. Obeng wins 2nd Senchi Invitational tourney
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· Jul 13, 2026
First Lady congratulates Pakistani student on becoming global champion at HCBC
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· Jul 3, 2026
EastWest champions Filipino teachers at 5th Ten Outstanding Guro Awards
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 9, 2026
Philippines gets economic upgrade, yet many Filipinos feel it’s no ‘big deal’
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· Jun 22, 2026
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The Tico Times
· Jul 10, 2026
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Nepal News
· Jul 6, 2026
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Arab Times Online
· Jul 6, 2026
Another Philippine senator arrested for alleged large-scale corruption
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General : PM Anwar Congratulates 17 Malaysian Students On Winning 22 Medals At KEO 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
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The Japan Times
· Jul 4, 2026
Fearless Alexandra Eala stuns defending champion Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon
Eala, seeded 29th, is the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam.
BusinessWorld Online
· Jul 12, 2026
Eala home ahead of hardcourt season
AND the Filipina tennis rockstar is back home. Following her breakout campaign in the grand grasses of Wimbledon, Alexandra “Alex” Eala on Sunday returned to the Philippines in a hero’s welcome as she’s set for a short stay to meet fans before flying to the United States for the hardcourt swing. “Is this really all []
Yen.com.gh
· Jun 27, 2026
Kofi Aduonum celebrates his first daughter on her graduation
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