On December 28, 2018, Brazilian novelist Paulo Coelho, 71, took to Twitter to describe "Kinatay" (Butchered) as one of the most disturbing movies he watched in 2018. It was the film that made Brillante Mendoza, 58, the first ever Filipino filmmaker to win the Cannes Film Festival's prestigious award Prix de la Mise en Scene (Best Director). https://twitter.com/paulocoelho/status/1078363035717324800 … Continue reading Paulo Coelho: If Quentin Tarantino directed Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Kinatay’
ONE Championship, TV Tokyo partnership announced
ONE Championship has partnered with TV Tokyo to broadcast its martial arts content in Japan. This multi-year collaboration will feature weekly programming, showcasing live and recorded events. CEO Chatri Sityodtong emphasized the partnership's aim to elevate martial arts in Japan, reflecting the values of honor and respect while celebrating the country's rich martial arts history.
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Catriona Gray, the most beautiful Choi Kwang-Do black belt
There is a long list of things that make Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray more than just a crowned pageant icon. One of the interesting things about the Filipino-Australian beauty queen is the fact that she is a Choi Kwang Do black belt. Choi Kwang Do is a striking martial art that originated in South … Continue reading Catriona Gray, the most beautiful Choi Kwang-Do black belt
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13 Filipinos who should follow Catriona Gray’s footsteps
There is still no official confirmation about Chavit Singson being the new owner of the Philippine franchise of Miss Universe. It was the politician and businessman from Ilocos Sur and his daughter Richelle Singson-Michael who accompanied Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray during the homecoming of the newly crowned queen instead of Binibining Pilipinas Charities Incorporated chairman … Continue reading 13 Filipinos who should follow Catriona Gray’s footsteps
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Hideyuki Hata is ONE Championship Japan president
Hideyuki "Andy" Hata joins ONE Championship as President for Japan, tasked with expanding operations and growth in the region. With experience from Nielsen Sports and Sony, he aims to enhance the brand’s presence in Japan's martial arts market. ONE Championship's entry into Japan began in March 2019 with its inaugural event.
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Philippines’ 30 most handsome men alive 2018
The republic of the Philippines became one of the founding members of the United Nations on October 11, 1945. The Southeast Asian country consists of more than 7,600 islands that are geographically categorized under three divisions namely Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. In honor of Philip II of Spain, Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos named the … Continue reading Philippines’ 30 most handsome men alive 2018
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Former Ateneo de Manila University student banned from Philippine Taekwondo Association events
A male taekwondo practitioner was dismissed from Ateneo de Manila University for bullying and banned indefinitely by the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA). The PTA allows reinstatement contingent upon supervised counseling and rehabilitation. Failure to comply will result in expulsion. Filipino taekwondo legend Monsour del Rosario criticized the student's actions.
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Taekwondo practitioner asks teen to choose between assault and dignity
Ateneo de Manila University expelled a junior high student for bullying another student in a viral video. The victim's parents have spoken out, emphasizing their son's dignity despite his assault. They expressed a desire for him to be seen as a resilient young man rather than just a victim of bullying.
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Ateneo de Manila University student dismissed for bullying schoolmates
Ateneo de Manila University announced the dismissal of a junior high student for bullying after an investigation. The penalty was confirmed in a Facebook statement by President Jose Ramon T. Villarin on December 23, 2018. Concerns arose as only one incident was addressed, despite multiple allegations, prompting Senator Angara to request further action.
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URCC champ Mark Striegl weighs in on Ateneo de Manila University bullying controversy
Parents often enroll children in martial arts for self-defense, yet a taekwondo practitioner from Ateneo de Manila University became notorious for bullying classmates, sparking outrage online. Champion Mark Striegl criticized the behavior, highlighting that martial arts should promote personal growth, not aggression, and pointing to potential failures by the school and parents.
