Davao City’s Katarina Rodriguez is Philippines’ Miss World 2018 candidate in Sanya

Katarina Rodriguez, 26, was crowned Miss World Philippines 2018 on October 7, 2018, in Pasay City. Previously a first runner-up in Miss Intercontinental 2017 and third in “Asia’s Next Top Model,” she will represent the Philippines at Miss World 2018 in December. She emphasizes empowerment in beauty pageants.

Miss World Philippines 2018 predictions: Katarina Rodriguez vs Danica Reynes?

(with additional scoring by Jillianina Estevez) On October 7, 2018, Miss World 2017 Top 40 Quarter-finalist Laura Lehmann will crown her successor as Miss World Philippines at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Three other titleholders will be crowning their successors as well, namely Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 Teresita Ssen Marquez, Miss Eco International … Continue reading Miss World Philippines 2018 predictions: Katarina Rodriguez vs Danica Reynes?

57 Filipino athletes to compete in 3rd Asian Para Games in Indonesia

On October 1, 2018, 57 Filipino para athletes will go to Jakarta, Indonesia to slug it out in the 2018 Asian Para Games. The third edition of multi-sport event for Asian athletes with disability held every four years will take place from October 6-13, 2018 in 19 locations around Jakarta. Filipino para athletes will compete in 10 of 18 … Continue reading 57 Filipino athletes to compete in 3rd Asian Para Games in Indonesia

Baguio City’s Mai Fanglayan wins Best Actress, beats Katrina Halili, Pokwang at 2018 ToFarm Film Festival

For playing the title role in “Tanabata’s Wife,” Igorot actress Mai Fanglayan from Baguio City bagged the Best Actress award at the recently concluded 2018 ToFarm Film Festival awarding ceremony. Among the actresses she beat in the category were Katrina Halili and Pokwang, who starred in “Mga Anak Ng Kamote” and “Sol Searching,” respectively. “Tanabata’s … Continue reading Baguio City’s Mai Fanglayan wins Best Actress, beats Katrina Halili, Pokwang at 2018 ToFarm Film Festival

Black Arrow Express invests in bigger facility, increases shipment volume capacity

Black Arrow Express is moving to a bigger warehouse facility located at West Service Road, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. This enables the company to cater to the increasing shipment volume from eCommerce orders. Referred to as the Black Arrow Express West Service Road Corporate HQ (BAE WSR Corporate HQ), the space is a three-storey building … Continue reading Black Arrow Express invests in bigger facility, increases shipment volume capacity

Lav Diaz, Kidlat Tahimik, Brillante Mendoza

Brillante Mendoza, Lav Diaz, Kidlat Tahimik’s film ‘Lakbayan’ to premiere at 2018 Busan International Film Festival

"Lakbayan" (Journey), an omnibus film by Brillante Mendoza, Lav Diaz and Kidlat Tahimik will have its world premiere at the 2018 Busan International Film Festival. It is the very first collaborative project involving the three filmmaking giants of the Philippines. All filmed in the Philippines in 2017, the three parts of “Lakbayan” are titled “Desfocado” … Continue reading Brillante Mendoza, Lav Diaz, Kidlat Tahimik’s film ‘Lakbayan’ to premiere at 2018 Busan International Film Festival

Igorot actress Mai Fanglayan stars in Sinai Hamada’s ‘Tanabata’s Wife’ film adaptation

Playing the title role in “Tanabata’s Wife” is Igorot actress Mai Fanglayan. It is a film adaptation of the classic short story by Japanese-Filipino author Sinai Hamada of the same name. Fanglayan is a Mass Communication graduate of Saint Louis University in Baguio City. Both of her parents are from Mountain Province. In an exclusive … Continue reading Igorot actress Mai Fanglayan stars in Sinai Hamada’s ‘Tanabata’s Wife’ film adaptation

Honorio Banario vs Amir Khan at ‘ONE: Beyond the Horizon’ in China

On September 5, 2018, 10 pairs of ONE Championship athletes attended the official face-off of “ONE: Beyond the Horizon” at the CHAR Bar & Grill located at Level 30 of the Indigo Hotel in Shanghai, China. The ninth pair was Honorio “The Rock” Banario, 28, of the Philippines and Amir Khan, 23, of Singapore. Aside from … Continue reading Honorio Banario vs Amir Khan at ‘ONE: Beyond the Horizon’ in China

Edward Kelly vs Christian Lee at ‘ONE: Beyond the Horizon’ in China

On September 5, 2018, 10 pairs of ONE Championship athletes attended the official face-off of “ONE: Beyond the Horizon” at the CHAR Bar & Grill located at Level 30 of the Indigo Hotel in Shanghai, China. Among the mixed martial artists were Edward “The Ferocious” Kelly, 34, of the Philippines and Christian “The Warrior” Lee, 20, … Continue reading Edward Kelly vs Christian Lee at ‘ONE: Beyond the Horizon’ in China

Honorio Banario

Honorio Banario vs Eduard Folayang for ONE Lightweight World Championship?

If Honorio “The Rock” Banario, 28, wins at “ONE: Beyond the Horizon," it will be his sixth win in a row. The former ONE Featherweight World Champion could become position himself next in line for a crack at gold, but so is his Team Lakay teammate and former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard "Landslide" Folayang, … Continue reading Honorio Banario vs Eduard Folayang for ONE Lightweight World Championship?