Ternate, Indonesia’s Riski Umar TKOs Karawang’s Egi Rozten in Jakarta

Riski “Kong” Umar of Ternate, Indonesia was one of the winners at “ONE: Kings of Courage”, a mixed martial arts event held at the Jakarta Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 20, 2018. It is the first ONE Championship live event in 2018. In a rousing one-round striking affair to kick off “ONE: Kings of Courage,” … Continue reading Ternate, Indonesia’s Riski Umar TKOs Karawang’s Egi Rozten in Jakarta

The Moffatts are back with ‘Secrets’

The Moffatts will begin touring in late April 2018. On January 10, 2018, the band released "Secrets", the first single from its new six-song extended play of the same name. Hailing from Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, the Moffatts consist of four brothers. They are Bob Moffatt on drums, programming, and vocals, Clint Moffatt on bass, acoustic … Continue reading The Moffatts are back with ‘Secrets’

Park Bo-gum to host 2018 Music Bank World Tour in Santiago, Chile

Park Bo-gum, 24, will be the host of the 2018 Music Bank World Tour. The 12th edition of the worldwide live concert tour by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) will take place on March 23, 2018 at the Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile. Fans of Park have yet to see him return to the big and small … Continue reading Park Bo-gum to host 2018 Music Bank World Tour in Santiago, Chile

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Ex-UFC fighter CJ de Tomas explains failed USADA drug test

Days before 2017 ended, CJ “Golden Boy” de Tomas, 21, was informed that he was no longer under contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. On January 12, 2018, I had the opportunity to talk to the Filipino fighter at Brawlers’ Lab about his one-year suspension from the promotion. USADA, Anti-Doping Policy The United States Anti-Doping … Continue reading Ex-UFC fighter CJ de Tomas explains failed USADA drug test

Khabib Nurmagomedov, Tony Ferguson to headline ‘UFC 223’ in Brooklyn, New York

Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov, 29, and Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson, 33, will headline “UFC 223” at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, United States on April 7, 2018. During a press conference on January 19, 2018, Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White confirmed that the winner will be the new UFC Lightweight Champion. Pressed … Continue reading Khabib Nurmagomedov, Tony Ferguson to headline ‘UFC 223’ in Brooklyn, New York

PLDT SME Nation powers PFA with cashless transactions by PayMaya

PLDT Enterprise has partnered with the Philippine Franchise Association to introduce the PayMaya QR code for cashless transactions, enhancing the digital experience for Filipino consumers. This initiative supports local businesses by allowing seamless payments without hardware requirements, aligning with PFA's mission to foster sustainable franchising and meet growing consumer demands in a digital marketplace.

Naples, Italy native Paolo Sorrentino is 8th MyFrenchFilmFestival filmmakers’ jury president

After Denmark's Nicolas Winding Refn and Argentina's Pablo Trapero, it is now Italian director Paolo Sorrentino’s turn to preside over the filmmakers’ jury of MyFrenchFilmFestival, the online French film festival created by UniFrance. Born in Arenella, Naples, Campania, Italy, Sorrentino attended the University of Naples Federico II in Naples. He said, “French cinema is a point … Continue reading Naples, Italy native Paolo Sorrentino is 8th MyFrenchFilmFestival filmmakers’ jury president

MyFrenchFilmFestival, 1st online French film festival, is back

After a record turnout for the UniFrance online festival in 2017 with almost 7 million views of the selected films, the best of new-generation French cinema will be available online once again from January 19, 2018 to February 19, 2018 worldwide. MyFrenchFilmFestival is the first entirely online Francophone film festival. It is organized by UniFrance, the organization in charge … Continue reading MyFrenchFilmFestival, 1st online French film festival, is back

MyFrenchFilmFestival 2018 jury: Paolo Sorrentino, Julia Ducournau, Kim Chapiron, Nabil Ayouch, Brillante Mendoza

After a record turnout for the UniFrance online festival in 2017, the best of new-generation French and Francophone cinema will be showcased once again during the MyFrenchFilmFestival on January 19, 2018 all over the world. On January 9, 2018 in Paris, France, Isabelle Giordano and Serge Toubiana revealed the official selection and jury members of the film … Continue reading MyFrenchFilmFestival 2018 jury: Paolo Sorrentino, Julia Ducournau, Kim Chapiron, Nabil Ayouch, Brillante Mendoza

Thailand’s Poowisa Chawang crowned Miss All Nations 2017 in Nanjing, China

Representing Thailand, Poowisa Chawang was crowned Miss All Nations 2017 on January 18, 2018 in Nanjing, China. She inherited the crown from Miss All Nations 2016 Laura Skutane of Latvia. Miss All Nations 2017 was the ninth edition of the international beauty pageant. Aside from winning the title, Chawang also won the Miss Beautiful Body award. … Continue reading Thailand’s Poowisa Chawang crowned Miss All Nations 2017 in Nanjing, China