TAGUIG CITY (MindaNews / 5 August 2026) — For a few precious hours last week, the country stopped worrying about the price of rice. The next stage requires us to make those things work better and those workers become more capable, productive and better paid. A growing national debt can be carried by a growing and increasingly productive economy. Alex Eala showed us what happens when Filipino ability is matched by serious preparation and sustained support. This week, Alex Eala lifted a trophy and gave us a glimpse of ourselves at our best.