For years, Alex de Minaur has been celebrated for his speed, grit, and relentless determination on the tennis court. But far from packed stadiums and flashing cameras, the Australian star was quietly carrying a secret that few could have imagined.
Without public announcements or charity galas, de Minaur allegedly invested nearly $2 million of his own money to purchase a large tract of land on the outskirts of General Santos. There, he funded and built a modern orphanage known simply as “PEACE.” No media coverage. No promotional videos. No photos allowed.
Behind its gates stands a self-sustaining sanctuary that now cares for more than 100 orphaned children. The facility reportedly includes classrooms staffed with full-time teachers, a medical clinic with on-site professionals, dormitories, a cafeteria, and even a basketball court where children can play freely — many for the first time in their lives.
Those involved say de Minaur insisted on total privacy, directing staff never to mention his name publicly. The goal, according to insiders, was not recognition but stability — a place where children could grow without feeling like charity cases.
When an old friend eventually uncovered the project and quietly asked him, “Why would you do something so big and keep it hidden?” de Minaur reportedly paused, offered a sad smile, and replied with exactly nine words:
“Because some kindness matters more when no one’s watching.”
