Miss World Philippines 2017 results: Catriona Gray crowns Laura Lehmann in Pasay City

beauty pageant: Miss World Philippinesedition: 7thdate: September 3, 2017venue: SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippinesinternational memberships: Miss World, Reina Hispanoamericana, Miss Eco International, Miss Multinational broadcaster: GMA Networkcandidates: 35national director: Arnold Vegafriahosts: KC Montero, Carla Abella, Iya Villania performers: Teejay Marquez, Jay R, Kris Lawrence JUDGES Ann Li Bryan Lim Cathy … Continue reading Miss World Philippines 2017 results: Catriona Gray crowns Laura Lehmann in Pasay City

Rolando Gabriel Dy, Conan Altatis

UFC fighter Rolando Gabriel Dy explains MMA fighters’ striker mentality

In June 2017, Rolando Gabriel “Dy Incredible” Dy officially became an Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter, the ultimate goal of many, if not all, young MMA fighters around the world. On August 31, 2017, he and his two fellow Filipino UFC fighters Jenel “The Demolition Man” Lausa and CJ “Golden Boy” de Tomas had a press … Continue reading UFC fighter Rolando Gabriel Dy explains MMA fighters’ striker mentality

UFC fighter Jenel Lausa gives 5 pieces of advice to aspiring MMA fighters

Jenel “The Demolition Man” Lausa was 28 when he made his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut in 2016. The Iloilo native is currently one of those who aspiring Filipino MMA fighters are looking up to. On August 31, 2017, a press conference was held at H.I.D. Burgers at City Gold Plaza in Pasig City, Metro Manila, … Continue reading UFC fighter Jenel Lausa gives 5 pieces of advice to aspiring MMA fighters

New Zealand’s Ev Ting: Rematch with Eduard Folayang is the only fight that makes sense to me

The match between the Philippines' Eduard “Landslide” Folayang and New Zealand and Malaysia's Ev “E.T.” Ting on April 21, 2017 at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines is still the most watched MMA event in the Philippines. This is why many fight fans are expecting a rematch between the two … Continue reading New Zealand’s Ev Ting: Rematch with Eduard Folayang is the only fight that makes sense to me

CJ de Tomas, Conan Altatis

UFC fighter CJ de Tomas praises Team Lakay fighters’ humility

CJ “Golden Boy” de Tomas, 21, is one of the Filipino mixed martial artists who are currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The Zamboanga native is the son of former Universal Reality Combat Championship bantamweight contender Charles de Tomas. In an interview during a press conference at H.I.D. Burgers at City Gold Plaza in Pasig … Continue reading UFC fighter CJ de Tomas praises Team Lakay fighters’ humility

Conan Altatis, Aiko Melendez

Are ‘Wildflower’ stars Maja Salvador and Aiko Melendez soulmates?

Airing on ABS-CBN Mondays-Fridays before "TV Patrol," “Wildflower” is one of the most popular Filipino TV shows of today. It stars Maja Salvador and Aiko Melendez as the main protagonist and the main antagonist, respectively. During an interview on August 24, 2017 at the Limbaga 77 Café Restaurant in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, I … Continue reading Are ‘Wildflower’ stars Maja Salvador and Aiko Melendez soulmates?

Mark Sangiao, Conan Altatis

Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao: I want Conor McGregor to win but…

Mark Sangiao wants Conor McGregor to defeat Floyd Mayweather Jr. on August 26, 2017 in Paradise, Nevada, United States. However, the Team Lakay head coach recognizes the fact that Mayweather is more likely to win the fight. A day before the superfight between McGregor and Mayweather, I visited the Team Lakay gym in La Trinidad, … Continue reading Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao: I want Conor McGregor to win but…

Brillante Mendoza

Cannes winner Brillante Mendoza holds exclusive Cinemansanas Masterclass

Cannes Film Festival Best Director Brillante Mendoza began the first round of Masterclass sessions for Pixelworx: Cinemansanas 2017 last August 12 and 13. The 23 selected filmmakers embarked on a journey with the award-winning director who lent his expertise on acting, directing, and cinematography. The exclusive sessions were held at the Power Mac Center Apple Authorized Training … Continue reading Cannes winner Brillante Mendoza holds exclusive Cinemansanas Masterclass

Drew Arellano, Conan Altatis

Why Drew Arellano, Iya Villania can’t forget Baguio City’s Café by the Ruins

As a mixed martial arts fan, I was happy to learn that television host Drew Arellano was into sports. He is a triathlete who owns an online store called Vamos, which sells sports attire and paraphernalia. Along with his friends, Arellano opened Tri Temple, a gym and sports store in Makati City that caters to … Continue reading Why Drew Arellano, Iya Villania can’t forget Baguio City’s Café by the Ruins

Caesar Dulay, Conan Altatis

Is Baguio man Caesar Dulay outperforming Kim Henares as BIR Commissioner?

Hailing from Baguio City, Philippines, Caesar “Billy” R. Dulay is a lawyer appointed as the Bureau of Internal Revenue commissioner in June 2016 by Rodrigo “Digong” Roa Duterte, the 16th president of the Philippines. The two have known each other for decades. Dulay and Duterte stayed in the same dormitory when they were still law … Continue reading Is Baguio man Caesar Dulay outperforming Kim Henares as BIR Commissioner?