@rappler: Alex Eala: Why I try to speak in Filipino or Tagalog WATCH: Tennis star Alex Eala says makes an effort to speak in Filipino on world stages as a homage to Philippine culture. In this interview with HOMESTRETCH, Eala talks about how important it is for her to stay grounded in her Pinoy roots. #WomenInSports #sportsph #rappler
eto talaga yung halimbawang gusto ni Jose Rizal.. Mahalin mo ang sariling wika mo ❤️
2026-03-22 13:35:59
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nix :
That’s why Filipinos love her,she really made an effort to embrace being Filipino while growing up. And in that interview, you can clearly see how much she values language as a powerful way to connect with people.
2026-03-22 23:56:38
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pretZel❤️ :
thank you Alex,for loving our tagalog words🤗🩷🩷🙏
2026-07-07 05:14:23
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Jing Promotes👀🛍 :
Our country is fortunate having you. More power!
2026-03-22 14:40:38
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linskieeeee :
kaya mahal ka namin, she's kind, very humble and always grateful❤️
2026-03-22 11:05:16
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Ana Says :
whenever she speaks filipino, she speaks humilityy! proud of her🥰
2026-03-23 05:13:53
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basher account :
One day maiinterview si alex pag nag champion na sya sa Wimbledon at sa “tagalog” language sana
2026-03-22 19:08:04
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mikasaakosi :
totoo! lalo na kapag nanonood ako ng Miss Universe PH rep natin, para sa akin mas gusto ko ang marunong mag tagalog o ng ibang filipino dialects. ✨
2026-03-22 11:39:46
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ekzten :
grabe 13 yo palang pala sya nag abroad na sila pero she still choose to represent PH! ♥️
2026-07-05 08:56:48
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Swaghetti :
I love you alex🥰
2026-07-06 15:29:56
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Andi Bryn :
Yung humility ni alex makes her standout.
2026-03-23 09:13:11
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Stephen Smith :
I stan Alex who loves being a Filipino 🥰🥰🥰
2026-03-22 17:41:47
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Shelly :
napaka humble talaga ni Alex, kaya madaming magmamahal sayo isa na ako dun.❤️❤️❤️
2026-03-22 11:04:30
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ChetBoyardeee :
Lumipat ang pamilya namin sa America in 1968. 10 years old pa lang ako. Hangang ngayon at 67 years old fluent pa rin ako sa tagalog. Kaya kong magbasa at sumulat. Proud to be a Filipino & Alex you’re so humble & refreshing!! It’s no wonder you’re so loved by the your fellow countrymen!! God Bless you!! 🙏❤️
2026-03-24 15:07:46
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SithLordess :
What an iconic mentality 🤩🇵🇭🤩
2026-03-25 18:58:54
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drei :
Let's go Alex. A true Filipino queen 👸
2026-03-23 01:22:02
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bad emo 🌈🏳️🌈🇵🇭♑ :
siya talaga yung proud na gusto magtagalog 😊
2026-03-23 04:06:37
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shad0w :
pareho sya ni Pacman, Efren bata, jaworski.. humble💙💙
2026-03-22 15:11:03
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AL :
dito ako mas lalong namangha sa kanya kasi she is proud to speak Tagalog /filipino.nakakaproud 🥰🥰🥰🥰
2026-03-22 18:22:20
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Snurps D :
We love you, Alex! ❤️❤️❤️
2026-03-24 15:49:30
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MS.B :
i like her ❤️
2026-03-22 20:42:26
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run climb repeat :
Kaya Mahal Ka ng Pilipinas! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
2026-03-22 22:44:04
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nonya :
Pinoy❤️
2026-03-23 10:06:54
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rex f. :
Napaka humble mo Alex❤️
2026-03-22 22:58:33
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💙🦋Bubbie_Love🧸🤎 :
proud of her roots and so down to earth ❤️more success for you gurl! 🥰
2026-03-23 12:03:40
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