Igorot film ‘Sayote Man’ competes at Singkuwento International Film Festival 2019

"Sayote Man" is one of the official entries to the fourth edition of Singkuwento International Film Festival. All of the short film's cast and crew members are of Igorot descent. Filmed in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, "Sayote Man" uses three languages namely Kankanaey, Filipino and English. It stars Austin Docyogen in the titular role. Docyogen's "Sayote … Continue reading Igorot film ‘Sayote Man’ competes at Singkuwento International Film Festival 2019

Jayson Margallo wasn’t Rex de Lara’s original ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ opponent

Rex “T-Rex” de Lara, 36, and Jayson “Oragon” Margallo, 24, will battle it out in the bantamweight division at “Brave 22: Storm of Warriors” at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 15, 2019. They are two of 11 Filipino mixed martial artists on the card. “Brave 22: … Continue reading Jayson Margallo wasn’t Rex de Lara’s original ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ opponent

Conqueror’s Gym’s Jason Vergara has 2 words for Hussain Ayyad before ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’

Training out of Conqueror's Gym Fight Camp, Jason “Python” Vergara, 22, is one of the Filipino mixed martial artists set to compete at “Brave 22: Storm of Warriors” at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 15, 2019. He will face Hussain “Iron” Ayyad, 25, of Bahrain in … Continue reading Conqueror’s Gym’s Jason Vergara has 2 words for Hussain Ayyad before ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’

Hua Fung Teh promoted to group president of ONE Championship

Hua Fung Teh has been promoted to group president of ONE Championship, succeeding as a key leader in the organization. He has previously excelled as CFO and chairman of Greater China, significantly contributing to various operational areas. Teh, a taekwondo black-belt, holds degrees from Harvard and MIT and has a notable career in both military and business.

39 Mister International 2018 candidates competing in San Juan, Metro Manila

Seung Hwan Lee, 25, of South Korea, was crowned Mister International 2017 on April 30, 2018. First and second runners-up were Manuel Molano and Dwayne Geldenhuis. The 13th edition, featuring 39 contestants, will take place on February 24, 2019, in the Philippines, highlighting the pageant's international prestige.

Taemin’s ‘Want’ album supported by Friendship Parkas mates EXO’s Kai, BTS’s Jimin, HOTSHOT’s Sungwoon

K-pop boy band SHINee member Lee Tae Min, 25, who is mononymously known as Taemin, will release his new mini album “Want” with its eponymous lead single on July 7, 2019. The album is supported by his Friendship Parkas squad mates. Friendship Parkas is a group of K-pop boy band members. They are Taemin, "Kai" … Continue reading Taemin’s ‘Want’ album supported by Friendship Parkas mates EXO’s Kai, BTS’s Jimin, HOTSHOT’s Sungwoon

Chinese Taho Girl Jiale Zhang: I like the Philippines, I love Filipinos

Jiale “Carla” Zhang, 23, of Weifangshih, Shandong, China has apologized for her actions that recently earned the ire of many Filipinos. On February 9, 2019, she was charged with direct assault, disobedience to agent or person in authority and unjust vexation after throwing a cup of taho or soy bean custard drink at a police officer inside the … Continue reading Chinese Taho Girl Jiale Zhang: I like the Philippines, I love Filipinos

Shandong, China’s Jiale Zhang throws taho at Filipino cop in Mandaluyong, Philippines

Jiale "Carla" Zhang, 23, is originally from Weifangshih, Shandong, China. She is currently a fashion student of SoFA Design Institute in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. On February 9, 2019, Zhang was arrested after she threw a cup of Filipino soy bean custard called taho at a police officer inside the Boni MRT station in Mandaluyong … Continue reading Shandong, China’s Jiale Zhang throws taho at Filipino cop in Mandaluyong, Philippines

Jerry Yang biography: 13 things about Hmong poker player born in Vientiane, Laos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7anCrAWyaQ0 Jerry Yang is a poker player of Hmong descent. He is nicknamed The Shadow. Aside from playing poker, Yang also worked as a psychotherapist and a social worker. He earned his master's degree in health psychology from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California, United States. A Christian, Yang previously worked as a missionary. He has donated portions of his … Continue reading Jerry Yang biography: 13 things about Hmong poker player born in Vientiane, Laos

Woman who threw taho at cop is SoFA Design Institute student from Weifangshih, Shandong, China

Mugshots of a Chinese woman taken at the Mandaluyong City Police Station in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines went viral on February 9, 2019. She is Jiale "Carla" Zhang, 23, who is currently based in Metro Manila. The hullabaloo started when Zhang brought taho or soy bean custard drink inside the Boni MRT station in Mandaluyong City. Unconsumed drinks have … Continue reading Woman who threw taho at cop is SoFA Design Institute student from Weifangshih, Shandong, China