Written and directed by Zig Dulay, “Bagahe” is one of the official entries to the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2017. Led by Angeli Bayani, the ensemble cast consists of Shamaine Buencamino, Boots Anson-Roa, Sue Prado, Bing Pimentel, Raquel Villavicencio, Yayo Aguila, Menggie Cobarubbias, Arnold Reyes, Matt Daclan, Madeline Nicolas, Micko Laurente, Alvin Nakassi, Erlinda … Continue reading Cinemalaya 2017 screening schedule: ‘Bagahe’ by Zig Dulay
Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao on Joshua Pacio’s loss: It’s a temporary stopover
Igorot mixed martial artist Joshua Pacio had his second loss as a professional MMA fighter in Macao on August 5, 2017 at “ONE: Kings and Conquerors.” On the other hand, Japanese fighter Hayato Suzuki maintained his undefeated record after submitting the Team Lakay fighter via rear-naked choke in the first round. On August 6, 2017, … Continue reading Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao on Joshua Pacio’s loss: It’s a temporary stopover
Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio has advice to young fighters
Joshua “The Passion” Pacio was one of the Team Lakay fighters present during the "Team Lakay Championship XIII: The Kapangan MMA Invasion 2" at the Kapangan Municipal Gymnasium in Lomon, Kapangan, Benguet, Philippines on May 1, 2017. Before the fight night, I had a brief interview with him. Pacio said his training was ongoing. I … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio has advice to young fighters
URCC fighter Kiko Matos looks up to Royce Gracie, Conor McGregor
Kiko Matos is always up for a new challenge. After taking on a wide range of roles in various independent films, he is now taking mixed martial arts seriously. On July 6, 2017, I had a sit-down interview with Matos at BAMF MMA Center in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines where he regularly trains. After the … Continue reading URCC fighter Kiko Matos looks up to Royce Gracie, Conor McGregor
How Kiko Matos wants URCC fight with Baron Geisler to be remembered by Filipinos
Filipinos have been avid fans of boxing long before Manny Pacquiao became an eight-division boxing champion. Before the Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) fight between Kiko Matos and Baron Geisler became controversial in the Philippines in 2016, many Filipinos were clueless about mixed martial arts. URCC was criticized for including actors like Matos and Geisler, … Continue reading How Kiko Matos wants URCC fight with Baron Geisler to be remembered by Filipinos
Kiko Matos, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Shaina Magdayao and their teenage memories
Kiko Matos and Pia Wurtzbach have several things in common. They are both half-Filipino and they were both once teenage stars trying to forge a career as a television actor on ABS-CBN. During my interview with Matos on July 6, 2017 at BAMF MMA Center in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines, he recalled having worked with Wurtzbach. They … Continue reading Kiko Matos, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Shaina Magdayao and their teenage memories
Kiko Matos compares Nora Aunor with Sharon Cuneta
Kiko Matos has starred alongside several veteran actors since his first film “Babagwa” in 2013. Among those he felt highly honored to have worked with are Nora Aunor and Sharon Cuneta, who are dubbed the Superstar and the Megastar of the Philippines, respectively. It was Matos’s first time to work with Aunor in the 2016 … Continue reading Kiko Matos compares Nora Aunor with Sharon Cuneta
Girls’ Generation, GFriend, Yu-Chien Tseng, Yuhki Kuramoto to perform at DMZ Peace Concert in Paju, Gyeonggi
The upcoming DMZ Peace Concert will feature multinational performers. In the lineup are K-pop girl groups Girls' Generation and GFriend, Taiwanese violinist Yu-Chien Tseng and Japanese pianist and composer Yuhki Kuramoto. For two days, the DMZ Peace Concert will be held at the Nuri Peace Park in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea and will be … Continue reading Girls’ Generation, GFriend, Yu-Chien Tseng, Yuhki Kuramoto to perform at DMZ Peace Concert in Paju, Gyeonggi
Phil Younghusband, James Younghusband join Davao Aguilas FC
Davao Aguilas Football Club (DAFC) has just signed English-Filipino footballers Phil Younghusband and James Younghusband. The professional football club based in the city of Tagum, Davao del Norte, Philippines. The contract signing ceremony was held at Makati Shangri-la Hotel in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines on August 2, 2017. The signing which was witnessed by … Continue reading Phil Younghusband, James Younghusband join Davao Aguilas FC
Miss Universe Thailand 2017 results: Chalita Suansane crowns Maria Poonlertlarp in Bangkok
beauty pageant: Miss Universe Thailand edition: 18th international membership: Miss Universe venue: Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand date: July 15, 2017 hosts: Hemmawat Nittayaros, Elizabeth Sadler Leenanuchai broadcaster: Channel 3 candidates: 40 FINALISTS PLACEMENTNAMETop 16Ananya NilsonChatchada AuntasriChiratchaya LeelaprapapornPimsuda PanpokaRatapiraya Apinunthanapat Tanapond SoranantTop 10Jareerat PetsomKanyaphatsaporn RungruangKotchakorn SapphayatosokKrongthong ChantarasompochPichapohn Petchkaew SPECIAL AWARDS Miss Photogenic: Kanyaphatsaporn Rungruang … Continue reading Miss Universe Thailand 2017 results: Chalita Suansane crowns Maria Poonlertlarp in Bangkok
