SPECIAL GUEST. Filipina tennis star Alex Eala with her parents Mike and Rizza, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos at Malacañang on July 13, 2026.

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Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala promises to continue representing the Philippines in the 'best way’ after receiving the Presidential Citation at Malacañang

MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala never imagined she would be hosted by the Philippine president and honored for her hard work.

Eala enjoyed a rousing reception from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at Malacañang and received the Presidential Citation on Monday night, July 13, as she returned home following her historic run in the Wimbledon Championship.