Professional mixed martial artist John McLeary Ornido, 20, of the Philippines will compete in a bokator (ល្បុក្កតោ) tournament in Phnom Penh, Cambodia before the year ends. It is the second event of Neak Leng Kun, which promotes Khmer martial arts. Also called Kun Lbokator and Kun Bokator, bokator is one of the oldest fighting systems … Continue reading Philippines’ John Ornido, Cambodia’s Chan Rothana to headline Neak Leng Kun tournament in Phnom Penh
Janicel Lubina biography: 13 things about Miss International Philippines 2023
Janicel Jaranilla Lubina Valera is a Filipino model and beauty queen from Palawan, Philippines. She and her husband James Valera are based in the United States. Born in Narra, Palawan to Constantino Lubina, a gasoline boy, and Nida Lubina, a house-helper, Janicel worked as a farmer and a house-helper before she became a beauty queen. … Continue reading Janicel Lubina biography: 13 things about Miss International Philippines 2023
5 most beautiful Miss Universe Pampanga 2024 candidates
Miss Universe Pampanga 2024 will be crowned at the Royce Hotel and Casino in Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines on January 19, 2024. It is the inaugural edition of the provincial beauty pageant that selects Pampanga’s Miss Universe Philippines and The Miss Philippines candidates. Miss Universe Philippines selects the Philippines’ Miss Universe candidate. The Miss Philippines selects the country’s Miss Supranational, Miss Charm and Miss Asia Pacific … Continue reading 5 most beautiful Miss Universe Pampanga 2024 candidates
Complete list of Miss Universe Pampanga 2024 candidates
Miss Universe Pampanga 2024 will be crowned at the Royce Hotel and Casino in Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines on January 19, 2024. It is the inaugural edition of the provincial beauty pageant that selects Pampanga’s Miss Universe Philippines and The Miss Philippines candidates. Miss Universe Philippines selects the Philippines’ Miss Universe candidate. The Miss Philippines selects the country's Miss Supranational, … Continue reading Complete list of Miss Universe Pampanga 2024 candidates
Philippines’ Ruel Pañales to fight China’s Mao Jianbing at ‘BRAVE CF 76’ in Jakarta, Indonesia
“Bagsik” Ruel Pañales, 26, of Placer, Masbate, Philippines is one of the Filipino professional mixed martial artists currently signed with BRAVE Combat Federation. He trains out of the DyIncredible Fighting and Fitness Center in Dasmariñas, Cavite On November 26, 2023, Pañales will make his third BRAVE CF appearance at "BRAVE CF 76" at Balai Sarbini in Jakarta, Indonesia. He … Continue reading Philippines’ Ruel Pañales to fight China’s Mao Jianbing at ‘BRAVE CF 76’ in Jakarta, Indonesia
Philippines’ Kenneth Maningat to fight Indonesia’s Fajar at ‘BRAVE CF 76’ in Jakarta
"Smooth" Kenneth Maningat, 29, of Silang, Cavite, Philippines is one of the Filipino professional mixed martial artists currently signed with BRAVE Combat Federation. He trains out of the DyIncredible Fighting and Fitness Center in Dasmariñas, Cavite On November 26, 2023, Maningat will make his third BRAVE CF appearance at "BRAVE CF 76" at Balai Sarbini in Jakarta, Indonesia. He … Continue reading Philippines’ Kenneth Maningat to fight Indonesia’s Fajar at ‘BRAVE CF 76’ in Jakarta
Philippines’ Mhar John Manahan to fight Indonesia’s Windri Patilima at ‘BRAVE CF 76’ in Jakarta
"Magnanimous" Mhar John Manahan, 29, of Carmona, Cavite, Philippines is one of the Filipino professional mixed martial artists currently signed with BRAVE Combat Federation. He trains out of Manahan Martial Arts Training Center in Carmona. On the evening of November 26, 2023, Manahan will make his BRAVE CF debut at "BRAVE CF 76" at Balai Sarbini … Continue reading Philippines’ Mhar John Manahan to fight Indonesia’s Windri Patilima at ‘BRAVE CF 76’ in Jakarta
‘Ma’am Chief’ proves Melai Cantiveros is Philippines’ next comedy queen
Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, 35, is heir apparent to Ai-Ai de las Alas, 59, the reigning comedy queen of the Philippines. The former still has a long way to go and the latter has yet to retire but there seems to be nobody in between the two in the line of succession to the throne. Among Filipino … Continue reading ‘Ma’am Chief’ proves Melai Cantiveros is Philippines’ next comedy queen
‘Ma’am Chief’ reminds us Karylle is Carlos Padilla Jr., Robin Padilla’s granddaughter
"Ma'am Chief" reminds us Karylle is Carlos Padilla Jr. and Robin Padilla's granddaughter. Not that we forgot. But for those who forgot, Carlos and Robin are first cousins. The latter reigned as one of the kings of action films in the Philippines before he became the number-one senator in the country. From 1958 to 1998, … Continue reading ‘Ma’am Chief’ reminds us Karylle is Carlos Padilla Jr., Robin Padilla’s granddaughter
Mister Grand Philippines 2023 results: Batangas’s Cheovy Castillo crowned in Manila
The Philippines, yet to win Mister Grand International, saw Kristzan de los Santos place as first runner-up in 2022. The 2023 Mister Grand Philippines pageant took place on November 12, featuring 39 candidates. Jefferson Montibon from Agusan Del Norte emerged as the 1st runner-up. Cheovy Walter from Batangas won the title.
