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

Mark 'Mugen' Striegl

‘URCC: XXX’ photos: Mark ‘Mugen’ Striegl vs Andrew Benibe

Filipino mixed martial arts promotion Universal Reality Combat Championship held "URCC: XXX" at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on August 12, 2017. Among the winners of the MMA event was Filipino-American fighter Mark "Mugen" Striegl, who defeated Andrew Benibe via scarf hold armlock submission. Here are some photos of Striegl … Continue reading ‘URCC: XXX’ photos: Mark ‘Mugen’ Striegl vs Andrew Benibe

Kiko Matos

‘URCC: XXX’ photos: Kiko Matos vs Billy Jack Sanchez

Filipino mixed martial arts promotion Universal Reality Combat Championship held "URCC: XXX" at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on August 12, 2017. Among the winners of the MMA event was Filipino-Portuguese fighter Kiko "Badass" Matos, who defeated Billy Jack "The Ruler" Sanchez via rear-naked choke submission. Here are some photos … Continue reading ‘URCC: XXX’ photos: Kiko Matos vs Billy Jack Sanchez

Davao Aguilas FC players, proud representatives of the Philippines at the upcoming SEA Games to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

7 Davao Aguilas FC players proud to represent Philippines at 29th SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

12 AUGUST 2017 - MANILA: Seven Davao Aguilas FC (DAFC) players, who are  part of the U22 Philippine men’s football team, are proud representatives of the country at the 29th South East Asian (SEA) Games, set to begin next week, with their first match taking place on August 15, against Cambodia, at the Selayang Municipal Council Stadium. … Continue reading 7 Davao Aguilas FC players proud to represent Philippines at 29th SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kiko Matos, Conan Altatis

Kiko Matos calls out Polo Ravales after beating Billy Jack Sanchez at ‘URCC: XXX’

Kiko “Badass” Matos defeated Billy Jack “The Ruler” Sanchez via rear-naked choke at 2:50 of Round 1 at “URCC: XXX” on Aug. 12, Saturday, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila. This marks Matos’s first URCC win and his first win as an MMA fighter. “URCC: XXX” also marks Sanchez’s first fight in … Continue reading Kiko Matos calls out Polo Ravales after beating Billy Jack Sanchez at ‘URCC: XXX’

Mark Striegl

Baguio City’s Mark Striegl gets 3rd URCC win, submits Andrew Benibe at ‘URCC: XXX’

Mark “Mugen” Striegl, 29, fought his third URCC bout on Aug. 12, Saturday, at “URCC: XXX” at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila. He defeated Andrew Benibe, 41, via scarf hold armlock submission at 0:53 of Round 1. It was a successful URCC comeback for Striegl as he had not fought under the … Continue reading Baguio City’s Mark Striegl gets 3rd URCC win, submits Andrew Benibe at ‘URCC: XXX’

Miss Universe New Zealand 2017 results: Tania Dawson crowns Harlem-Cruz Ihaia in Auckland

beauty pageant: Mister Universal Ambassadoredition: 39thdate: August 12, 2017venue: SkyCity Theatre, Auckland, New Zealandbroadcaster: Bravo TVcandidates: 20hosts: Holly Pollock, Mark Leishmanperformers: Razé, Lavina Williams, Frankie Stevensjudges: Anna Jobsz, Areena Deshpande, Evana Patterson, Frankie Stevens, Samala Robinson, Teuila Blakely FINALISTS PLACEMENTNAME, AGE, COUNTRY/TERRITORY)Top 20Bailey Elise Anderson, 21, Taupo, WaikatoChloe Manga, 23, AucklandDanielle Booth, 26, WellingtonHannah Henderson, 21, … Continue reading Miss Universe New Zealand 2017 results: Tania Dawson crowns Harlem-Cruz Ihaia in Auckland

‘Brave 8: The Rise of Champions’ results: Klidson Abreu vs Timo Feucht, Carlston Harris vs Carl Booth in Parana, Brazil

Promotion: Brave Combat Federation (Brave CF) Title: “Brave 8: The Rise of Champions” Venue: Almir Nelson de Almeida Gymnasium, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil Date: August 12, 2017 PRELIMINARY CARD Matheus Henrique Correia (Brazil) vs Alisson "Miudinho" Murilo Santos de Mattos (Brazil) DIVISION: Flyweight (Amateur) WINNER: MATHEUS HENRIQUE CORREIA METHOD: Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) JUDGES: Guilherme Bravo, … Continue reading ‘Brave 8: The Rise of Champions’ results: Klidson Abreu vs Timo Feucht, Carlston Harris vs Carl Booth in Parana, Brazil

Mark Striegl

Mark Striegl’s ‘URCC: XXX’ opponent Andrew Benibe: I’ve prepared for him

MMA fighter Andrew Benibe has been fighting professionally for almost 12 years. Three years ago, he was supposed to battle it out with Mark Striegl but the bout did not materialize. This is why Benibe was happy when he was told that he will be in the fight card of “URCC: XXX” and his opponent … Continue reading Mark Striegl’s ‘URCC: XXX’ opponent Andrew Benibe: I’ve prepared for him