Mark Edward Martinez Striegl, 29, was born in Tokyo, Japan. His American father is from New York, United States while his Filipino mother is from Calapan, Mindoro, Philippines. Striegl finished grade school and high school in Japan where his parents work as international teachers. For university, he moved to San Diego, California, USA and pursued … Continue reading The Striegl is real: Meet Mark Striegl, MMA fighter-model-PE teacher based in Baguio City
URCC fighter Mark Striegl: Team Lakay is a strong team
On February 19, 2011, Mark “Mugen” Striegl entered the cage at “URCC Baguio 3: Invasion” as an undefeated professional MMA fighter with 2 wins. He left the cage then with his third win after defeating Team Lakay fighter Crisanto Pitpitunge via rear-naked choke submission. When I interviewed Striegl at Hybrid Manila gym in Pasig City, … Continue reading URCC fighter Mark Striegl: Team Lakay is a strong team
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Cinemalaya 2017 screening schedule: ‘Bagahe’ by Zig Dulay
Written and directed by Zig Dulay, “Bagahe” is one of the official entries to the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2017. Led by Angeli Bayani, the ensemble cast consists of Shamaine Buencamino, Boots Anson-Roa, Sue Prado, Bing Pimentel, Raquel Villavicencio, Yayo Aguila, Menggie Cobarubbias, Arnold Reyes, Matt Daclan, Madeline Nicolas, Micko Laurente, Alvin Nakassi, Erlinda … Continue reading Cinemalaya 2017 screening schedule: ‘Bagahe’ by Zig Dulay
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Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao on Joshua Pacio’s loss: It’s a temporary stopover
Igorot mixed martial artist Joshua Pacio had his second loss as a professional MMA fighter in Macao on August 5, 2017 at “ONE: Kings and Conquerors.” On the other hand, Japanese fighter Hayato Suzuki maintained his undefeated record after submitting the Team Lakay fighter via rear-naked choke in the first round. On August 6, 2017, … Continue reading Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao on Joshua Pacio’s loss: It’s a temporary stopover
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Soichiro Honda biography: 13 things about Honda founder
Soichiro Honda was a Japanese engineer and industrialist who founded Honda Motor Co., Ltd. He started his career in automotive repair and went on to produce motorized bicycles. Born in Shizuoka, he faced challenges but innovated in the industry, remaining involved with Honda until his death in 1991 at age 84.
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Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio has advice to young fighters
Joshua “The Passion” Pacio was one of the Team Lakay fighters present during the "Team Lakay Championship XIII: The Kapangan MMA Invasion 2" at the Kapangan Municipal Gymnasium in Lomon, Kapangan, Benguet, Philippines on May 1, 2017. Before the fight night, I had a brief interview with him. Pacio said his training was ongoing. I … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio has advice to young fighters
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URCC fighter Kiko Matos looks up to Royce Gracie, Conor McGregor
Kiko Matos is always up for a new challenge. After taking on a wide range of roles in various independent films, he is now taking mixed martial arts seriously. On July 6, 2017, I had a sit-down interview with Matos at BAMF MMA Center in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines where he regularly trains. After the … Continue reading URCC fighter Kiko Matos looks up to Royce Gracie, Conor McGregor
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How Kiko Matos wants URCC fight with Baron Geisler to be remembered by Filipinos
Filipinos have been avid fans of boxing long before Manny Pacquiao became an eight-division boxing champion. Before the Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) fight between Kiko Matos and Baron Geisler became controversial in the Philippines in 2016, many Filipinos were clueless about mixed martial arts. URCC was criticized for including actors like Matos and Geisler, … Continue reading How Kiko Matos wants URCC fight with Baron Geisler to be remembered by Filipinos
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Kiko Matos, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Shaina Magdayao and their teenage memories
Kiko Matos and Pia Wurtzbach have several things in common. They are both half-Filipino and they were both once teenage stars trying to forge a career as a television actor on ABS-CBN. During my interview with Matos on July 6, 2017 at BAMF MMA Center in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines, he recalled having worked with Wurtzbach. They … Continue reading Kiko Matos, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Shaina Magdayao and their teenage memories
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Kiko Matos compares Nora Aunor with Sharon Cuneta
Kiko Matos has starred alongside several veteran actors since his first film “Babagwa” in 2013. Among those he felt highly honored to have worked with are Nora Aunor and Sharon Cuneta, who are dubbed the Superstar and the Megastar of the Philippines, respectively. It was Matos’s first time to work with Aunor in the 2016 … Continue reading Kiko Matos compares Nora Aunor with Sharon Cuneta
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