MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) Secretary General John Rey Tiangco said the federation is standing behind tennis star Alex Eala, following her recent stint in Wuhan, China. Read more: https://tmt.news/2446133 - LinkedIn. MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) Secretary General John Rey Tiangco said the federation is standing behind tennis star Alex Eala, following her recent stint in Wuhan, China.