Evolve MMA’s Bruno Pucci earns 5th ONE Championship win in Jakarta

Bruno “Puccibull” Pucci, a Brazilian fighter at Evolve MMA, won his fourth match in ONE Championship at "ONE: Eternal Glory" on January 19, 2019. He defeated Kotetsu Boku with a rear-naked choke in the first round, improving his record to 7 wins and 3 losses, while Boku faced his sixth defeat in ONE.

Never Quit’s Koji Ando earns 4th ONE Championship win in Jakarta

Koji “The Commander” Ando, training at Never Quit in Tokyo, secured his fourth victory in ONE Championship at "ONE: Eternal Glory" on January 19, 2019. He triumphed over Rasul Yakhyaev via split decision after three rounds, improving his professional record to 13 wins and ending a three-bout losing streak.

10th ASEAN Para Games kicks off in Quezon City, Metro Manila

The Philippine Paralympic Committee launched the 10th ASEAN Para Games on January 18, 2019, ahead of the event scheduled for January 2020. Hosted in the Philippines, the games will feature 2,000 athletes from 11 Southeast Asian nations competing in 14 sports, showcasing abilities beyond limitations and promoting local inspiration.

Philippines vs France: Stephen Loman, Elias Boudegzdame to headline ‘Brave 22’ in Manila

Brave Combat Federation has announced the challenger of reigning Brave CF Bantamweight Champion Stephen "The Sniper" Loman, 23, of the Philippines in the main event of "Brave 22." Challenging the Filipino champ is former Brave CF Featherweight Champion Elias "Smile" Boudegzdame, 25, of France. "Brave 22" will take place at the SM Mall of Asia … Continue reading Philippines vs France: Stephen Loman, Elias Boudegzdame to headline ‘Brave 22’ in Manila

Philippines’ Sealteam Peenoise is 2nd in ‘Rules of Survival’ Southeast Asia Championship

Representing the Philippines, Sealteam Peenoise won second place at the "Rules of Survival" Southeast Asia Championship. The competition ran January 4-8, 2019. “From the Philippine tournament, it is our goal to represent the country in an international arena,” Sealteam Peenoise team captain John Kirk Magbanua stated. "We trained and prepared hard for this, and we are … Continue reading Philippines’ Sealteam Peenoise is 2nd in ‘Rules of Survival’ Southeast Asia Championship

Lea Salonga to perform in Josh Groban’s concert ‘Bridges Tour’ in Pasay, Metro Manila

Ovation Productions celebrates its 40th anniversary by announcing a post-Valentine's concert featuring Broadway star Lea Salonga and singer Josh Groban on February 22, 2019, at SM Mall of Asia Arena. Both artists will perform hits from Groban's "Bridges" album and collaborate on duets, making the event a significant musical occasion.

‘The Masked Singer’ Season 1 episode 3 recap: The Deer sings Florida Georgia Line’s ‘Get Your Shine On’

The Deer was one of the five mystery celebrity contestants who performed “The Masked Singer” Season 1 episode 3 titled “Five Masks No More,” which aired on Fox on January 16, 2019. In the episode, resident judges Ken Jeong, Robin Thicke, Nicole Scherzinger and Jenny McCarthy were joined by Joel McHale as a guest panelist. In “Five Masks No More,” The Deer performed … Continue reading ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 1 episode 3 recap: The Deer sings Florida Georgia Line’s ‘Get Your Shine On’

‘The Masked Singer’ guesses: The Deer is Brett Favre, Joel McHale thinks

The Deer is one of the five mystery celebrity contestants who performed in “The Masked Singer” Season 1 episode 3 titled “Five Masks No More.” As a guest panelist, Joel McHale joined Ken Jeong, Robin Thicke, Nicole Scherzinger and Jenny McCarthy in the judging panel in the episode. "I love all your albums, Brett Favre," McHale jokingly told the Deer … Continue reading ‘The Masked Singer’ guesses: The Deer is Brett Favre, Joel McHale thinks

Sudan’s Eisa Alfake stripped of Mister United Continents 2018 title

Eisa Hider Alfake, 22, of Sudan is no longer Mister United Continents 2018. The new titleholder has yet to be announced. "Mr. Alfake has shown misconduct at multiple occasions with the other executives of Mister United Continents Inc.," Mister United Continents Inc. explained in a statement. "This kind of an irresponsible behavior cannot be tolerated at all. … Continue reading Sudan’s Eisa Alfake stripped of Mister United Continents 2018 title

‘You’ star Shay Mitchell channels Filipino-Australian beauties Catriona Gray, Anne Curtis

Shay Mitchell is currently in the Philippines to promote the upcoming second season of the Netflix series "You." While in the country, the Canadian-Filipino actress took to Instagram to share her look inspired by Filipino-Australian celebrities Catriona Gray, 25, and Anne Curtis, 33. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsozpdkAHGh/   The people behind Mitchell's look were make-up artist Robbie Pinera and hairstylist … Continue reading ‘You’ star Shay Mitchell channels Filipino-Australian beauties Catriona Gray, Anne Curtis