Comedian Chokoleit dies after performance at Kawayan Festival 2019 in Abra

Filipino comedian Jonathan Aguilar Garcia, who is professionally known as Chokoleit, passed away on March 9, 2019. He was 46. Chokoleit was managed by talent agency Star Magic. On the day of his death, he was performing at a show in Bangued, Abra, Philippines, which was celebrating the annual Abrenian Kawayan Festival. "Details are still … Continue reading Comedian Chokoleit dies after performance at Kawayan Festival 2019 in Abra

Philippines’ Rene Catalan earns 6th ONE Championship win in Yangon

Rene Catalan, a 40-year-old Filipino fighter, secured his sixth victory in ONE Championship at "ONE: Reign of Valor" by defeating former champion Yoshitaka Naito. The match ended in the first round with a knockout after Catalan dominated with strikes. This win improved Catalan's record to 6 wins, 2 losses, and 1 No Contest.

Harold Banario to face Ariel Oliveros not Gamzat Magomedov at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’

Harold “The Artist” Banario, 24, of Mankayan, Benguet, Philippines was initially scheduled to face Gamzat Magomedov, 23, of St. Petersburg, Russia at "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors." But the Russian fighter has been forced to pull out due to undisclosed reasons and will be replaced by Ariel “The Lady Boxer” Oliveros, 24, of Ormoc, Leyte, … Continue reading Harold Banario to face Ariel Oliveros not Gamzat Magomedov at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’

Rolando Dy vs Mehmosh Raza: Clash of styles at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ in Manila, Philippines

  The foundations in most traditional schools of boxing state that speed beats power and precision, pace and volume beat brute strength. This is where Rolando Gabriel "Dy" Incredible" Dy of the Philippines comes from and that is what he learned from his father, Rolando Navarrete. If you are really into boxing or was born … Continue reading Rolando Dy vs Mehmosh Raza: Clash of styles at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ in Manila, Philippines

Brave CF founder H.H. Sheikh Khalid arrives in the Philippines to oversee ‘Brave 22: Storm of Champions’

His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa has arrived in the Philippines. The Bahraini prince, who founded the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion Brave Combat Federation in 2016, is set to oversee "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors." The arrival of the Bahraini prince marks another historical day not only for MMA but also for … Continue reading Brave CF founder H.H. Sheikh Khalid arrives in the Philippines to oversee ‘Brave 22: Storm of Champions’

Eduard Folayang vs Shinya Aoki rematch in Tokyo, Japan at ‘ONE: A New Era’ confirmed

Eduard “Landslide” Folayang, 35, of Baguio City, Philippines is defending his ONE Lightweight World Championship belt after recently redeeming it in his home country. The most awaited rematch between him Shinya “Tobikan Judan” Aoki, 35, of Shizuoka, Japan has been scheduled. A former ONE Lightweight World Champion, Aoki will challenge Folayang at “ONE: New Era” … Continue reading Eduard Folayang vs Shinya Aoki rematch in Tokyo, Japan at ‘ONE: A New Era’ confirmed

Santé celebrates 11th anniversary in Makati City

Organic barley products producer Santé recently held its 11th year anniversary titled "Salvo 2019: Stronger than Steel" at the Dusit Thani Manila in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The event gathered thousands of Santé business owners, business partners and stakeholders from the country and from Africa and Europe. According to Santé chief executive officer Joey … Continue reading Santé celebrates 11th anniversary in Makati City

Seung Hwan Lee crowns Mister International 2018 Trinh Van Bao in San Juan

Seung Hwan Lee represented South Korea and won the title at Mister International 2017, held on April 30, 2018, in Yangon, Myanmar. He later crowned Trịnh Văn Bảo of Vietnam as his successor on February 24, 2019. The event featured 39 candidates and was hosted at the Filoil Flying V Arena in the Philippines.

Why Cian Cowley vs John Brewin at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ is a must-watch

The upcoming bout between John Brewin, 24, of Auckland, New Zealand and Cian “The Warrior” Cowley, 25, of Dublin, Ireland at “Brave 22: Storm of Warriors" is a must-watch. What the audience will see is a bout between two of the most creative, exciting and accomplished strikers in the Brave Combat Federation roster. Featuring 10 … Continue reading Why Cian Cowley vs John Brewin at ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ is a must-watch

Award-winning actor Kristoffer King passes away

Award-winning Filipino actor Christopher Reyes, who is professionally known as Kristoffer King, was rushed to the intensive care unit on February 23, 2019 and passed away on the same day. He was 36. King was admitted at the Adventist Medical Center Manila in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. His sister Kristina Reyes Saldanha took to … Continue reading Award-winning actor Kristoffer King passes away