Brandon “The Truth” Vera, 42, of the Philippines may defend his ONE Heavyweight World Championship title from Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida, 30, of São Paulo, Brazil soon. The latter just recently joined the Singapore-based martial arts organization ONE Championship. "So I had to look up the proper name because I only know that monster as Buchecha," Vera … Continue reading Brandon Vera vs Marcus Almeida? Filipino champ feels very lucky
GoDaddy, AXN launch reality show ‘Project GO’ for Filipino entrepreneurs
GoDaddy Inc. announced "Project GO" on August 7, 2020. It is a new reality show for aspiring Filipino entrepreneurs to pitch their idea to Filipino business experts and compete for the chance to receive 1 million Philippine pesos in funding to help jump start their venture online with GoDaddy. "Project GO" is focused on the … Continue reading GoDaddy, AXN launch reality show ‘Project GO’ for Filipino entrepreneurs
UCFC signs German-Filipino brothers Manuel Ott, Mike Ott
The United City Football Club (UCFC) signed Manuel Gelito Ott and Mike Rigoberto Gelito Ott on August 5, 2020. The two midfielders are brothers who are Filipino citizens born in Germany. The UCFC is a Filipino professional football club competing in the Philippines Football League (PFL), the top-tier football league in the country. Ceres Liner … Continue reading UCFC signs German-Filipino brothers Manuel Ott, Mike Ott
Atreyu Vera makes Brandon Vera feel more motivated
Atreyu Timothy Craven Vera was born on July 25, 2020 in Guam. He is the first child of reigning ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera, 42, and his wife Jessica Renee Craven Vera. For Brandon, becoming a father was a surreal experience, a milestone in the Filipino-American mixed martial artist’s life. He shared, “It is easier to … Continue reading Atreyu Vera makes Brandon Vera feel more motivated
UP Fighting Maroons welcomes Carl Tamayo, Gerry Abadiano for post-COVID-19 UAAP
National University (NU) Bullpups Carl Tamayo and Gerry Abadiano have joined the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons. This was confirmed by UP Men’s Basketball Team manager Atty. Agaton Uvero. “Carl and Gerry will be a big part of our rebuilding efforts,” Uvero said. “We graduated six players last season and we have five more … Continue reading UP Fighting Maroons welcomes Carl Tamayo, Gerry Abadiano for post-COVID-19 UAAP
Brazil’s Fabricio Andrade earns 1st ONE Championship win at ‘ONE: No Surrender’ in Thailand
Fabricio “Wonder Boy” Andrade, 22, of Brazil made his ONE Championship debut at "ONE: No Surrender." He was welcomed to the Singapore-based martial arts promotion by Mark "Tyson" Fairtex Abelardo, 28, of New Zealand and the Philippines. Featuring three Muay Thai, two mixed martial arts and one kickboxing bouts, "ONE: No Surrender" took place in … Continue reading Brazil’s Fabricio Andrade earns 1st ONE Championship win at ‘ONE: No Surrender’ in Thailand
Usman Nurmagomedov, Amir Aliakbari to join ONE Championship via Ali Abdelaziz?
Usman Nurmagomedov, 20, of Moscow, Russia and Amir Aliakbari, 32, of Tehran, Iran may join ONE Championship soon. This was mentioned by Dominance MMA founder Ali Abdelaziz, 42, of Cairo, Egypt, who recently announced that he will work with the Singapore-based martial arts promotion. Abdelaziz is the manager of reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov, 31, of Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia, … Continue reading Usman Nurmagomedov, Amir Aliakbari to join ONE Championship via Ali Abdelaziz?
SB19’s debut album ‘Get in the Zone’ released via Sony Music
SB19's debut full-length album "Get in the Zone" is out now. It was released on all digital platforms worldwide via Sony Music on July 31, 2020. A Filipino boy band, SB19 has five members who trained under Korean entertainment company ShowBT and its official fan base name is A’TIN, which is pronounced like the number … Continue reading SB19’s debut album ‘Get in the Zone’ released via Sony Music
Barbie Almalbis releases ‘Umagang Kay Ganda’ via Sony Music Philippines, partners with Magnolia Dari Creme
Barbie Almalbis released “Umagang Kay Ganda,” the third single of her upcoming new album under Sony Music Philippines, on July 30, 2020. With the new song, the singer-songwriter is paying tribute to the courage and optimism of the Filipino people. “The current situation has made so many of us experience such a profound sense of … Continue reading Barbie Almalbis releases ‘Umagang Kay Ganda’ via Sony Music Philippines, partners with Magnolia Dari Creme
Sponge Cola releases ‘Lumipas Ang Tag-Araw’ via Sony Music
Sponge Cola has officially signed to Sony Music, the record label that released the Filipino rock band's debut album "Palabas." To mark this return, the group dropped a new song titled “Lumipas Ang Tag-araw" out on all digital platforms worldwide on July 29, 2020. Capturing the essence of a belated summer anthem in less than four … Continue reading Sponge Cola releases ‘Lumipas Ang Tag-Araw’ via Sony Music
