Kiyoshi Motohiko Asia, Philippines, tech

ZEN Rooms, DEI Properties launch Bonifacio Global City’s first ever budget hotel

Hotel chain ZEN Rooms has launched launched the ZEN Premium Uptown BGC, the first and only budget hotel in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines. Former Vice President of the Philippines Jejomar Binay led the opening ceremony on December 12, 2019.  The opening of ZEN Premium Uptown BGC is in line with the pioneering … Continue reading ZEN Rooms, DEI Properties launch Bonifacio Global City’s first ever budget hotel

Coco Altatis Asia, Brazil, MMA, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South America, sports

Team Lakay’s Jeremy Pacatiw vs Brazil’s Felipe Efrain at ‘BRAVE CF 33’ in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Igorot mixed martial artist Jeremy “The Juggernaut” Pacatiw, 23, will compete in BRAVE Combat Federation before the year ends. He and reigning BRAVE CF Bantamweight World Champion Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 23, are training out of the Team Lakay gym in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines. On December 27, 2019, BRAVE CF will hold "BRAVE CF … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Jeremy Pacatiw vs Brazil’s Felipe Efrain at ‘BRAVE CF 33’ in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Eduard Folayang (© Alvin Berto)
Coco Altatis Asia, combat sports, MMA, Pakistan, Philippines, sports

Team Lakay’s Eduard Folayang vs Pakistan’s Ahmed Mujtaba at ‘ONE: Fire and Fury’ in Manila, Philippines

Eduard “Landslide” Folayang, 35, of Baguio City, Philippines is set to fight in front of his Filipino fans again. Training out of Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, he will fight Ahmed “Wolverine” Mujtaba, 26, of Pakistan at “ONE: Fire and Fury,” the second ONE Championship event in 2020. Featuring nine mixed martial arts matches … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Eduard Folayang vs Pakistan’s Ahmed Mujtaba at ‘ONE: Fire and Fury’ in Manila, Philippines

Kiyoshi Motohiko Asia, Philippines, South Korea

‘Hotel del Luna’ star Yeo Jin Goo’s ‘Memory Line’ fan meeting in Manila, Philippines confirmed

"Hotel del Luna" star Yeo Jin Goo, 22, will be staging his first fan meeting tour titled "Memory Line" in the Philippines. This will be the first time the multi-awarded South Korean actor is visiting the country. Presented by Wilbros Live, "Memory Line" will take place at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City, Metro Manila, … Continue reading ‘Hotel del Luna’ star Yeo Jin Goo’s ‘Memory Line’ fan meeting in Manila, Philippines confirmed

Coco Altatis Asia, combat sports, MMA, Philippines, sports

Team Lakay’s Gina Iniong wins SEA Games 2019 kickboxing gold in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Representing the Philippines, Igorot mixed martial artist Gina “Conviction” Iniong, 30, earned one of the gold medals at the Southeast Asian Games 2019. The ONE Championship athlete training at the Team Lakay gym in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines competed in kickboxing. Iniong defeated two opponents to earn the gold medal. She competed in the -55kg … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Gina Iniong wins SEA Games 2019 kickboxing gold in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Jillianina Estevez Asia, Philippines

What happened to Mico Palanca?

Filipino actor Mico Palanca died in San Juan City, Metro Manila, Philippines on December 8, 2019. He was 41. The cause of death has yet to be confirmed. Rumors claim that Palanca jumped off a building at a residential area in Santolan in San Juan City and was only identified on December 9, 2019. Mico … Continue reading What happened to Mico Palanca?

Kiyoshi Motohiko Asia, Philippines, TV & film

Kidlat Tahimik congratulates Brillante Mendoza on ‘Mindanao’ starring Judy Ann Santos

Kidlat Tahimik, 77, has nothing but praises for the Brillante Mendoza film "Mindanao." The Philippines' National Artist of the Philippines for Film, also dubbed as the country's Father of Alternative Cinema, was one of the special guests during the celebrity screening of the Metro Manila Film Festival 2019 entry at The Podium in Mandaluyong City, … Continue reading Kidlat Tahimik congratulates Brillante Mendoza on ‘Mindanao’ starring Judy Ann Santos

Coco Altatis beauty & fashion, Philippines

Cebu’s Gazini Ganados wins Miss Universe 2019 Best in National Costume with Cary Santiago dress

Gazini Ganados, from Talisay, Cebu, Philippines, competed in Miss Universe 2019, finishing in the Top 20 and winning the Best in National Costume award with a silver outfit designed by Cary Santiago. The event took place on December 8, 2019, hosted by Steve Harvey at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.

Catriona Gray
Coco Altatis Asia, beauty & fashion, Philippines

Bb. Pilipinas Universe queens from 1964 to 2019 and their Miss Universe placements

Starting 2020, the representative of the Philippines to Miss Universe will be selected through a standalone beauty pageant called Miss Universe Philippines. Before this, the representative was chosen through Binibining Pilipinas, which gives more than one crown annually. Through Bb. Pilipinas, the Philippines produced four Miss Universe winners. Gloria Diaz, Margarita Moran, Pia Wurtzbach and … Continue reading Bb. Pilipinas Universe queens from 1964 to 2019 and their Miss Universe placements

Coco Altatis beauty & fashion, Philippines, Poland

Buluan, Maguindanao’s Resham Saeed wins Miss Supranational 2019 interview portion

Resham Ramirez Saeed, a 25-year-old from Buluan, Philippines, was one of four interview winners at Miss Supranational 2019. Hosted in Poland on December 6, it featured 77 candidates, with Anntonia Porsild from Thailand winning. Saeed, of Pakistani-Filipino descent, previously won Miss Philippines Canada and Binibining Pilipinas-Supranational 2019.