Kazuhiro Sakamoto, Andy Hata, Chatri Sityodtong, Carlos Alimurung, Masakazu Sakai (©ONE Championship)

ONE Championship, Pancrase, Shooto leaders grace ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ event in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

ONE Championship held the official “ONE: Century 世紀” media day at the Park Hyatt in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan on September 17, 2019. It was graced by the Singapore-based martial arts organization's chairman and chief executive officer Chatri Sityodtong along with Pancrase CEO Masakazu Sakai and Shooto CEO Kazuhiro Sakamoto. On March 31, 2019, ONE Championship … Continue reading ONE Championship, Pancrase, Shooto leaders grace ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ event in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Yohan Lidon [center] (©World Kickboxing Network)

France’s Yohan Lidon to defend WKN title at ‘La Nuit des Challenge 19’ in Saint-Fons

Fighting out of Lyon, France, Yohan Lidon, 36, will defend his World Kickboxing Network (WKN) World Super Middleweight Championship belt in the main event of “La Nuit des Challenge 19” in Saint-Fons, France on December 14, 2019. It will be the fifth time he is defending the title. Lidon claimed the prestigious WKN strap on … Continue reading France’s Yohan Lidon to defend WKN title at ‘La Nuit des Challenge 19’ in Saint-Fons

Makati’s Michelle Marquez Dee crowned Miss World Philippines 2019 in Quezon City

Michelle Marquez Dee, 24, won Miss World Philippines 2019 on September 15, representing Makati City. The event featured 39 candidates, with Dee also securing four sponsor awards. She will compete at Miss World 2019 in London against over 100 participants, aiming to become the second Miss World from the Philippines.

Kelley Day crowned Miss Eco Philippines 2019 by Maureen Montagne

Actress Kelley Day, 24, was crowned Miss Eco Philippines 2019 on September 15, 2019. She succeeded Miss Eco Philippines 2018 Maureen Montagne, 26, of Batangas, Philippines. Representing Tarlac City, Tarlac, Day competed in Miss World Philippines 2019 against 39 other candidates. Five other titles were given. The other newly crowned queens were Miss World Philippines 2019 … Continue reading Kelley Day crowned Miss Eco Philippines 2019 by Maureen Montagne

Isabelle de Leon crowned Miss Multinational Philippines 2019 by Kimi Mugford

Actress, singer and songwriter Isabelle de Leon, 25, was crowned Miss Multinational Philippines 2019 on September 15, 2019. She succeeded Miss Multinational Philippines 2018 Kimi Mugford, 19, who is of Canadian and Igorot descent. Representing Quezon City, Metro Manila, De Leon competed in Miss World Philippines 2019 against 39 other candidates. During the competition, she … Continue reading Isabelle de Leon crowned Miss Multinational Philippines 2019 by Kimi Mugford

Taguig’s Katrina Llegado crowned Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2019 by Alyssa Muhlach

Maria Katrina Llegado, a 21-year-old banker from Taguig, was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2019 on September 15. A cum laude graduate in Financial Management from De La Salle University, she also won special awards during the pageant and will represent the Philippines in the 29th Reina Hispanoamericana in Bolivia.

Bohol’s Glyssa Perez is Miss Philippines Tourism 2019

Breast cancer awareness advocate Glyssa Leiann Bingas Perez, 24, was crowned Miss Philippines Tourism 2019 on September 15, 2019. She is the first winner of the title under Miss World Philippines. Representing Bohol, Perez competed in Miss World Philippines 2019 against 39 other candidates. Five other titles were given. The other newly crowned queens were … Continue reading Bohol’s Glyssa Perez is Miss Philippines Tourism 2019

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Harvard student Vanessa Mae-Walters crowned Miss Teen Eco Philippines 2019 by Sunshine Cruz

Australian-Cebuano model and Harvard University student Vanessa-Mae Walters, 19, was crowned Miss Teen Eco Philippines 2019 on September 15, 2019. She is the first winner of the title under Miss World Philippines. Hailing from Mandaue City, Cebu, Walters was crowned as the inaugural Miss Teen Earth on June 8, 2014 at the SM Mall of … Continue reading Harvard student Vanessa Mae-Walters crowned Miss Teen Eco Philippines 2019 by Sunshine Cruz

‘RAGE!’ raises funds for cancer-stricken The Jerks frontman Chickoy Pura

After news broke about The Jerks frontman Chickoy Pura’s battle with cancer, many friends and musicians got together to do fundraising gigs. After all, this is what artists do in the Philippines where they have no unions and they are left on their own to deal with health and security needs. This is the goal … Continue reading ‘RAGE!’ raises funds for cancer-stricken The Jerks frontman Chickoy Pura

Kapolei, Hawaii’s Louis Smolka gets 7th UFC win, knocks out Ryan MacDonald at ‘UFC Fight Night 158’ in Vancouver, Canada

Louis "Da Last Samurai" Smolka, 28, of Kapolei, Hawaii, United States was one of the winners at "UFC Fight Night 158,” also known as “UFC on ESPN+ 16.” It was the Hawaiian mixed martial artist's seventh victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. "It feels amazing to get the knockout," Smolka said after his recent UFC win. … Continue reading Kapolei, Hawaii’s Louis Smolka gets 7th UFC win, knocks out Ryan MacDonald at ‘UFC Fight Night 158’ in Vancouver, Canada