Human rights activist Francis Baraan IV, also known as Frank Baraan, was born on December 5, 1982 in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, Philippines. He is the first among the three children of the Philippines’ former Justice Undersecretary Francisco Baraan III and Felicidad Baraan. Frank is an alumnus of the University of Asia and the Pacific and … Continue reading Francis Baraan IV biography: 13 interesting facts about the Filipino human rights activist
Team Lakay’s Eduard Folayang: My mom molded discipline in me
The influence of Igorot mixed martial arts veteran Eduard “Landslide” Folayang, 36, is essential to the success of Team Lakay. Perhaps, the MMA team based in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines has his mother to thank for instilling such strong values in her son from the onset. “We need to be reminded of the sacrifices and … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Eduard Folayang: My mom molded discipline in me
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Why Team Lakay’s Danny Kingad’s mom never watched his fights
Danny “The King” Kingad, 24, of Baguio City, Philippines endured a wave of adversity on his way up despite his success in the ring as a ONE Championship athlete. Having come through poverty and the tragic loss of his father at a young age, the Igorot mixed martial artist credits his mother as an integral … Continue reading Why Team Lakay’s Danny Kingad’s mom never watched his fights
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Team Lakay’s Lito Adiwang: Mother’s Day gives us reason to open up
For Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang, 27, vocalizing his appreciation can sometimes be a challenge. Training out of Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, the tough and hard-hitting Igorot mixed martial artist embraces the added impetus that the special days like Mother's Day bring. “Through my actions, I give all my care and love to … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Lito Adiwang: Mother’s Day gives us reason to open up
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SBG Bradford’s Furqan Cheema wants Richard Corminal in his next ONE Championship fight
If Furqan “The Lion” Cheema, 29, of Rawalpindi, Pakistan could pick his opponent in his next ONE Championship fight, it would be Richard “Notorious” Corminal, 37, of Manila, Philippines. The Pakistani mixed martial artist is training out of Straight Blast Gym Bradford in Sunbridge Road in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. During the quarantine … Continue reading SBG Bradford’s Furqan Cheema wants Richard Corminal in his next ONE Championship fight
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BRAVE CF fantasy fight card: Team Lakay vs The World
Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion BRAVE Combat Federation has three 2020 events that were postponed due to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These are “BRAVE CF 35” in Brazil, “BRAVE CF 36” in Romania and “BRAVE CF 37” in Sweden. "The world is going through a very difficult moment and these are the times when … Continue reading BRAVE CF fantasy fight card: Team Lakay vs The World
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Marcelito Pomoy biography: 13 things about ‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’ Season 2 fourth placer
Marcelito Pomoy of the Philippines is known for singing with male and female voices. Here are 13 more things about him: https://www.instagram.com/p/B79-8zqnIQu/ He was born in Mangangoy, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. He worked as a bowling alley pin boy in Mangagoy. He was adopted by a police officer when he was young after … Continue reading Marcelito Pomoy biography: 13 things about ‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’ Season 2 fourth placer
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UP Fighting Maroons stay fighting amid COVID-19 pandemic
The whole world of sports has come to a halt because of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic but the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons Men’s Basketball Team (UP MBT) stay fighting. Every member of the team is optimistic that Filipinos and the Philippines will get through the difficult challenges they are facing and are … Continue reading UP Fighting Maroons stay fighting amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio attributes Baguio and Benguet’s low number of COVID-19 cases to Igorots’ discipline
Among the places in the Philippines that are considered models when it comes to dealing with the new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases are Baguio City and Benguet. A resident of both, reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 24, attributes this to the discipline of the Igorot people. “The Baguio-Benguet area is somehow one … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio attributes Baguio and Benguet’s low number of COVID-19 cases to Igorots’ discipline
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Team Lakay’s Honorio Banario shares what Igorots do during COVID-19 pandemic
Former ONE Featherweight World Champion Honorio “The Rock” Banario, 30, of Mankayan, Benguet, Philippines and Jessica Olsim Banario's son Stone Banario was born in 2019. While the world is dealing with the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Igorot mixed martial artist is spending his quarantine time as a hands-on father. “Well, I’m at the province … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Honorio Banario shares what Igorots do during COVID-19 pandemic
