As Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, 26, of the Philippines said, it is important to see situations with a silver lining. For ONE Championship athlete Danny "The King" Kingad, 24, of Baguio City, Philippines, being quarantined during the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic means more time with his son Gleuordan Adriel Kingad, who was born on … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Danny Kingad enjoys fatherhood while quarantined in Baguio during COVID-19 pandemic
Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio, Kevin Belingon train together in Baguio during COVID-19 pandemic
The experience of Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 24, of Baguio City, Philippines as a member of Team Lakay has put him in good stead while the current new coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is far from ideal for an elite martial arts world champion. While quarantined, he has been training with his teammate Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon, … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio, Kevin Belingon train together in Baguio during COVID-19 pandemic
How Baguio City successfully beat COVID-19 and why Quezon City should follow suit
Baguio City, Philippines is sharing some valuable lessons while many countries are struggling to find a way to survive and beat the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Dubbed the Summer Capital of the Philippines, the city has not reported a new case of the deadly viral disease for 11 straight days. COVID-19 patients in the Philippines … Continue reading How Baguio City successfully beat COVID-19 and why Quezon City should follow suit
Baguio City honors BRAVE CF champ Stephen Loman of Team Lakay
Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 23, was recently honored by the city government of Baguio City, Philippines in recognition of his achievements in the sport of mixed martial arts. He is training out of Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines and is the longest reigning world champion in Bahrain-based MMA promotion BRAVE Combat Federation. Presented … Continue reading Baguio City honors BRAVE CF champ Stephen Loman of Team Lakay
Baguio City fighter Eduard Folayang’s first opponent in 2020 revealed
In 2019, Eduard "Landslide" Folayang faced three opponents in ONE Championship, losing to Shinya Aoki and Eddie Alvarez before defeating Amarsanaa Tsogookhuu. Despite setbacks, Folayang found value in these experiences, stating they made him a better martial artist. He is set to return on January 31, 2020, against Ahmed Mujtaba.
Mark Striegl receives Order of Lapulapu from Rodrigo Duterte at Malacañang after SEA Games 2019 gold win
Mark “Mugen” Striegl, 31, of Baguio City, Philippines paid a courtesy call at the Malacañang Palace in Manila, Philippines on December 18, 2019. The Japan-born Filipino-American mixed martial artist and sambist received a prestigious medal from President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, 74. Including Striegl, around 600 Filipino athletes attended the event. Duterte conferred each of them … Continue reading Mark Striegl receives Order of Lapulapu from Rodrigo Duterte at Malacañang after SEA Games 2019 gold win
Baguio City honors BRAVE CF champ Stephen Loman of Team Lakay
Igorot mixed martial arts star Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, 23, has been applauded in various countries as the reigning BRAVE Combat Federation Bantamweight World Champion. But to be honored in his very own residence, Baguio City, Philippines, must be extra special. With four successful title defenses, Loman is BRAVE CF's longest reigning champion. fourth successful title … Continue reading Baguio City honors BRAVE CF champ Stephen Loman of Team Lakay
Baguio City’s Eduard Folayang comments on Amarsanaa Tsogookhuu vs Shannon Wiratchai fight
Eduard “Landslide” Folayang, 34, of Baguio City, Philippines recently gave his honest assessment of the fighting skills of his "ONE: Masters of Fate" opponent Amarsanaa "Spear" Tsogookhuu, 28, of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The Igorot mixed martial artist is confident but is not underestimating his Mongolian opponent who is representing Team Amaraa. On February 16, 2019, Tsogookhuu … Continue reading Baguio City’s Eduard Folayang comments on Amarsanaa Tsogookhuu vs Shannon Wiratchai fight
2019 Baguio congressman, mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
Baguio is an independent city in the Cordillera Administrative Region of the Philippines, featuring 129 barangays. In the 2019 elections, Mark Go became the congressman, while Benjie Magalong and Faustino Olowan won mayor and vice mayor respectively. Kylie Versoza represented Baguio in beauty pageants, winning Miss International 2016.
Alaska Basketball Power Camp 2019 held in Baguio City, Quezon City, Bacolod City
Alaska Sports still continues its annual program in teaching young athletes the fundamental skills and core values of the game. It held the Alaska Basketball Power Camp 2019 in Baguio City, Quezon City, Metro Manila and Bacolod City. On April 14, 2019, more than 300 kids joined the first leg of the camp in Baguio … Continue reading Alaska Basketball Power Camp 2019 held in Baguio City, Quezon City, Bacolod City
