The Philippines is one of the favorite host countries of ONE Championship, according to the promotion's chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong. By the end of 2018, Manila will have hosted four events of the promotion. “It’s always big when we come to the Philippines,” Sityodtong stated. “We’ve put on big-time championship bouts, we’ve showcased legends … Continue reading Chatri Sityodtong: ONE Championship in the Philippines is always big
ONE Championship to redevelop Japan into MMA powerhouse in 2019
Chatri Sityodtong A mixed martial arts organization established in Singapore in 2011, ONE Championship is out to reestablish Japan's former glory in the sport. Its current chairman and chief executive officer Chatri Sityodtong is Thai-Japanese. “Japan has been waiting for a top global martial arts organization for a long time to revive the scene," Sityodtong … Continue reading ONE Championship to redevelop Japan into MMA powerhouse in 2019
What boxing means to WBC Super Flyweight Champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai
Wisaksil Wangek, who is professionally known as Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, recently shared how boxing changed his life. Considering the lowest times that forced him to eat from the garbage heap to the heights he has reached as a boxer, he owes it to the sport that gave him a second shot at life. “Boxing has … Continue reading What boxing means to WBC Super Flyweight Champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai
Team Lakay vs Xtreme Couture at ‘Brave 14’ in Morocco
Taking place at the Omnisports Indoor Club in Tangier, Morocco on August 18, 2018, "Brave 14 is not only the first mixed martial arts event of a global promotion in Africa. It will also be the first event to feature a bout between a fighter from Team Lakay and a fighter from Xtreme Couture. Founded by Mark Sangiao, Team … Continue reading Team Lakay vs Xtreme Couture at ‘Brave 14’ in Morocco
Syria’s Tarek Suleiman to fight at ‘Brave 14’ in Badr Hari’s home country
Fighting out of Syria, Tarek Suleiman, 29, is making his return to Brave Combat Federation after being forced to be replaced at "Brave 13: Europe Evolution" in Belfast, Northern Ireland due to an injury. He was supposed to face Chad "Superman" Hanekom, 26, of South Africa. Suleiman is one of the earliest figures in MMA in the … Continue reading Syria’s Tarek Suleiman to fight at ‘Brave 14’ in Badr Hari’s home country
Lenovo’s 20th concept store in the Philippines is in Cebu
Lenovo, the world’s leading personal computer manufacturer recently opened its 20th concept store in the Philippines. Located at the third floor of Ayala Center Cebu in Cebu City it is the second one in the city. The one-stop PC shop features a wide range of Lenovo products including notebooks, laptops and desktops. Each is designed … Continue reading Lenovo’s 20th concept store in the Philippines is in Cebu
The Spirit of Budô: The History of Japan’s Martial Arts Exhibition to open at National Museum of the Philippines
MANILA (July 31, 2018) – The Japan Foundation, Manila and The National Museum of the Philippines in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines are pleased to present the international traveling exhibition The Spirit of Budô: The History of Japan’s Martial Arts Exhibition at the National Museum of Fine Arts, National Museum of … Continue reading The Spirit of Budô: The History of Japan’s Martial Arts Exhibition to open at National Museum of the Philippines
Agdao, Davao City to host ColorManila’s CM Challenge Run
Filipino fun run organizer ColorManila is heading to Davao City, Philippines on August 12, 2018 for the CM Challenge Run Davao. The event is set to take place at the SM Lanang Premier in Agdao, Davao City. This will be the first time that the CM Challenge Run will be brought to Mindanao. This is also … Continue reading Agdao, Davao City to host ColorManila’s CM Challenge Run
‘Born Beautiful’ actor Kiko Matos thanks URCC, Ron Catunao, Alvin Aguilar
Fans of Kiko Matos will get to see him again on the big screen as he plays one of the supporting characters in “Born Beautiful.” But before the film hits theaters, he will receive a recognition from the Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC), the first professional mixed martial arts promotion in Southeast Asia. On July … Continue reading ‘Born Beautiful’ actor Kiko Matos thanks URCC, Ron Catunao, Alvin Aguilar
‘Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Live in Manila’ to feature Gloc-9, Shanti Dope, Blaze N’ Kane
Grammy winner Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is scheduled to perform at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on September 5, 2018. The concert titled “Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Live in Manila” will feature Filipino artists. Filipino rap icon Gloc-9, new rap sensation Shanti Dope, and OPM MoThugs duo Blaze N’ Kane will … Continue reading ‘Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Live in Manila’ to feature Gloc-9, Shanti Dope, Blaze N’ Kane
