ONE Championship™ revolutionizes MMA with new Weigh-In program; bans Weight-cutting by dehydration

23 December 2015 – Singapore: Asia’s largest sports media property, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has announced that the organization will lead the global MMA industry by banning weight-cutting by dehydration and instituting a new set of regulations and policies governing the weigh-in procedures and contracted weight limits. The new program, which is the first of its kind for combat sports, is focused on athlete safety by introducing "walking-weight" competition via multiple weigh-ins and tests before and during fight week, including 3 hours before an event begins.

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ONE Championship™ announces next 14 events for 2016

Plus 10 events in China to be announced at a later date

21 December 2015 – Singapore: Asia’s largest sports media property, ONE Championship™ (ONE) is thrilled to announce the dates for 14 upcoming events in 2016 that will be headlined by ONE's roster of elite international world champions and local mixed martial arts heroes.

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Brandon Vera crowned inaugural ONE Heavyweight World Champion with knockout of Paul Cheng

(Photo courtesy of ONE Champinship)

Plus: Reese McLaren defeats Mark Striegl by submission 

Also: Mazepa Decisions Julaton, Toquero stops Li

11 December 2015 – Manila, Philippines: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), electrified the packed house at the 20,000-seater Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines with another evening of world-class mixed martial arts action to close out an amazing year. In the main event, international mixed martial arts superstar Brandon “The Truth” Vera captured the inaugural ONE Heavyweight World Championship by knocking out Paul “Typhoon” Cheng within a minute of the first round of their title bout.

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Brandon “The Truth” Vera and Paul "Typhoon" Cheng made weight ahead of ONE Heavyweight World Championship Bout

Brandon "The Truth" Vera and Paul "Typhoon Cheng face-off after their official weigh-in. (Photo courtesy of ONE Championship)

10 December 2015 – Manila, Philippines: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), announced today that the mixed martial artists competing at ONE: SPIRIT OF CHAMPIONS have made weight and are ready for all the action which takes place tomorrow evening, 11 December, at the state-of-the-art Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines. In the main event, Brandon “The Truth” Vera will take on Paul “Typhoon” Cheng for the inaugural ONE Heavyweight World Championship.

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Paul Cheng replaces Chi Lewis-Parry

December 8, 2015 – Manila, Philippines: After multiple requests made by ONE directly to Chi Lewis-Parry and his manager over the last few weeks, Parry has failed to submit his medical results and his drug tests for the fight this Friday. Additionally, he decided not to board the plane departing from London to Manila.  He will not be fighting this Friday.

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Lee siblings cap off exciting ONE: Spirit Of Champions fight card

Geje Eustaquio and Eugene Toquero face Chinese Fighters, Yang Jian Bing and Wu Ze respectively

Also: Bruno Pucci returns to meet Anthony Engelen

23 November 2015 – Manila, Philippines: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE) has announced the complete fight card for ONE: SPIRIT OF CHAMPIONS which takes place at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in the Philippines on 11 December. The card is headlined by a spectacular showdown between Brandon “The Truth” Vera and Chi Lewis “Chopper” Parry for the inaugural ONE Heavyweight World Championship.

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Marat Gafurov outlasts Narantungalag Jadambaa to be crowned undisputed ONE Featherweight World Champion

(Photo courtesy of ONE Championship)

Plus: Kairat Akhmetov shocks Adriano Moraes to capture ONE Flyweight World Champion

Also: Yang Sen wins Beijing Featherweight Tournament II

21 November 2015 – Beijing, China: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), in partnership with Wujie, packed the Gymnasium of National Olympic Sports Centre in Beijing to the rafters with another evening of world-class mixed martial arts action. ONE WUJIE: DYNASTY OF CHAMPIONS (BEIJING II) rocked the arena with a series of exciting fights, including a spectacular main event. In an intense battle of two champions, Marat “Cobra” Gafurov successfully unified the ONE Featherweight World Championship with a technical submission victory over Narantungalag Jadambaa.

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Second NBA Store in the Philippines to open Oct. 16

Five-Time NBA Champion Ron Harper in Manila to Celebrate Official Opening

The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that it will open its second NBA Store in the Philippines on Oct. 16 at the Mega Fashion Hall in Manila.  To celebrate the opening, five-time NBA champion Ron Harper will make an appearance to meet and interact with fans.

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Bahrain blank PHL Azkals 2-Nil in Round 2 of 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

In their first World Cup Qualifying match against Bahrain, the Azkals earned a 2-1 victory at home last June. It was a different story this time in Round 2 of the FIFA World Cup Qualifers as both teams seek the upper-hand in Group H.

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APCC Manila 2015 Round-up

Manila hosted the first ever Asia Pop Comic Con last September. The inaugural Pop Culture event featured guests from Hollywood Celebrities such as Paul Bettany (Avengers: Age of Ultron), Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones, Furious 7), Colton Haynes (Teen Wolf) and Jeremy Shada (voice actor of Finn the Human from the Cartoon Series: Adventure Time).

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The Doctor is in

It’s not every day you see a Doctor that draws comic strips on the side.  We all know that they are usually at hospitals or clinics taking care of patients and stuff like that. Not Dr. Carlo Jose San Juan MD though. A certified Physician, he’d rather captivate you with his skills as an artist than writing medical prescriptions that only doctors can read.

Drawing comic strips is entirely a different medium as opposed to comic books like Spider-Man and Batman. In retrospect, those titles mentioned started off in comic strip form before it changed into a comic book format as we know it today. Producing a single comic strip daily is never an easy task.  For Callous Comics creator Dr. San Juan, it was much easier to produce new material for daily comic strips if the subject is pretty much about your life.

Perhaps being a Physician with an artistic side is actually cool though.

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Unstoppable

From creating indie published comics to drawing International comics, there’s no stopping artist Heubert Khan Michael in showcasing his talent for a long time.

What started out as a simple hobby became more than just doodling while killing some time. For most artists, confidence grows once you get a feel of your work getting better, strokes more loose and art style evolving. Then the thought of drawing comics for a living lingers but there’s one problem, people close to you aren’t buying that idea.

For Heubert Khan Michael however, he went through that certain phase when waiting for the right time pursue his dreams was benefitial rather than jump the gun and risk failing miserably. It was pretty much the right move for him. 

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A Vision of Awesomeness

In Mid-September, the Philippines experienced its first ever high profile event dedicated to Pop Culture Fandom known as Asia Pop Comic Convention Manila 2015. The list of guests for the show featured International Comic Artists, Famous Cosplayers, Internet Icons and a few Hollywood Celebrities. But one name simply stood out from the rest of them: Paul Bettany.

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Ignited Passion

The popularity of Indie Comics has grown since the mid-2000. For Artists Wan Malinao Mananita and Aaron Felizmenio, they plan on continuing the trend for years to come.

Comic Conventions are not only place to meet some of the best local and international artists but it’s also a haven of sorts for Indie Comics Publishers. On side, there’s a table for artists like Carlo Pagulayan, Stephen Segovia, Manix Abrera, Leinil Yu, just to name a few. On the other, a bunch of tables with pocketbook sized black and white comics (sometimes colored) on display. Diverse styles of artworks are featured for each table selling self-published works, from Western Superhero style to Manga/Anime style being sold to patrons in attendance.

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JR. NBA/JR. WNBA Philippines All-Stars fly to Shenzen to watch NBA Stars in action

The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA 2015 All-Stars with Nerlens Noel and Ruth Riley (L-R): (First Row) : Joshua Garing, Heart Paraga Donor, Luisa Krizelle San Juan, Micaela Pentecostes, Nelia Jean David, Kyla Flores, Robert Alomar Castro, Ernest John Felicidad; (Second Row): Nerlens Noel, Jeffy Mailim, Christian Allen Magno, Daniel Coo, Lloyd Raphael Oliva, Miguel Luigi Santos, Luis Sebastian Locsin, Edrian Custodio and Ruth Riley. (Photo courtesy of NBA Philippines)

Fifteen Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines All-Stars and 2015 Coach of the Year Winners to join top Jr. NBA participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam at NBA Global Games 2015 in Shenzhen

The 2015 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines All-Stars will travel to China from Oct. 9-12 to watch the first-ever NBA Global Games in Shenzhen between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Clippers at the Shenzhen Universiade Center. The opportunity to watch a live NBA game is part of the commitment of Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA presented by Alaska to provide its top participants with a fun, enriching NBA experience.

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PFF release Team Roster for WCQ Matches against DPR Korea

The Philippine Football Federation has released the list of players that will play against North Korea on 8 October 2015 in DPR Korea for the 2018 FIFA World Cup RussiaTM – Asian Qualifiers / AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019TM Qualifiers (Round 2).

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In Photos: PHL Azkals fall to Uzbekistan in 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier

Just coming off a friendly match against against the Maldives last week, Uzbekistan handed the Philippines their first loss 1-5 at home for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

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Photo: Perlas Pilipinas return home from 2015 FIBA Asia Women’s Championship tourney

(Photo courtesy of: SBP Media Buereau)

MEMBERS of Perlas Pilipinas, headed by coach Patrick Aquino, and team manager Wilbert Loa of Blackwater, get a rousing welcome on their return home from the 2015 FIBA Asia Women’s Championship in Wuhan, China where they made history by qualifying to the elite level 1 for the first time in Philippine women’s basketball. Heading the PH delegation is Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas deputy executive director Bernie Atienza, 6th left. (Photo courtesy of SBP Images)

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In Photos: Philippines notch 2-Nil victory over Maldives in International Friendly Match

In preparation for their 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match against Uzbekistan, the PFF organized an International Friendly match against the Maldives. The Philippines showed top form as they blank the visiting Maldives National Football Team with 2-0 win.

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Iranians too much to handle for Gilas-Pilipinas

TAIPEI – Iran brought back 7-foot-2 star center Hamed Haddadi from a one-day rest and derailed Gilas Pilipinas’ title bid in the 2015 Jones Cup with a 74-65 win at the Xinchuang Gymnasium here yesterday.

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Streaking Gilas-Pilipinas claim third W against Japan

Gilas Pilipinas unleashed two hot streaks of three-pointers to highlight a torrid second half that carried the Nationals to a crucial 75-60 win over Japan in the 2015 Jones Cup at the Xinchuang Gymnasium here Wednesday night.

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New Teams, Tough Competition Banner New ASEAN Basketball League Season

Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA – The ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) announced today that their sixth season begins in October 2015. The ABL remains the only regional professional basketball league in Southeast Asia. With seven teams spanning across five countries, the ABL offers a unique experience for all basketball fans in the region.

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Gilas-Pilipinas shrug off Russians’ physical plays, notch 85-71 Win at 2015 Jones Cup

TAIPEI – Gilas Pilipinas came back strong from a loss to South Korea Monday night, standing its ground in a rugged duel with Spartak-Primorye and pulling off an 85-71 win in the 2015 Jones Cup at the Xinchuang Gymnasium here Tuesday night.

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Three-peats mark NBA 3X Philippines 2015

Denver Nugget Kenneth Faried is wowed by a young baller. (Image courtesy of NBA Philippines)

Team EGS Elite completes Grand Slam in Men’s Open Division Champion, Team Alcaraz three-peats in Celebrity Division, Slam Dunk and Three-Point Shoot Out kings also win three-straight
Personal and team Grand Slams marked the fifth consecutive NBA 3X Philippines 2015 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall as EGS Team won the championship three years-in-a row in the Men’s Open Division and Team Alcaraz again dominated the Celebrity Division for the third consecutive year.

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Challengers tough it at Earn Your Armour 3

Team Drago Pilipinas pose for a group photo.(Photo courtesy of Under Armour Philippines)

It’s how you start, and how you finish it. Not even a thunderstorm could drive away scores of participants from showing up for the third leg of the Earn Your Armour Challenge which took place last 21, 2015 at Glorietta Activity Center, Makati CBD with challengers putting their Speed, Endurance, Agility, and Power to the limit with a battery of exercises.

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Team Rise’s final match against Elite Varsity Players concludes Nike Rise Program

MVP Aljin Andaya weathers a confetti shower at the end of the Rise journey. (Photo courtesy of Nike Philippines)

Nike Rise concluded its 6-week program with a final match held Sunday, August 23 at the House of Rise in Mandaluyong City.

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LA Lakers Guard Jordan Clarkson signs endorsement deal with Smart Communications

Fil-Am Jordan Clarkson of the LA Lakers is set to visit Manila to observe the practice sessions of Gilas Pilipinas. (Image via LakersNation.com)

THE Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) announced today that Fil-Am Jordan Clarkson, point guard of the NBA Los Angeles Lakers, has signed an agreement with Smart Communications, Inc (Smart) as an endorser of Smart and its many products and services.

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Ticket prices released for Philippines vs Maldives Friendly Match on September 3

The Philippine Football Federation or PFF has officially released ticket prices for the upcoming Friendly Match between the Philippines and Maldives on September 3 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. As per advice from the PFF, tickets will be sold via TicketWorld online and major ticket outlets starting on August 22, Saturday.

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LeBron James visits Manila to inspire and mentor young Filipino Basketball Players

Basketball superstar LeBron James was in Manila for over 2 days from August 20 to 21, as part of the LeBron James Rise Tour to mentor the Rise players, inspiring them and young Filipinos to realize their true potential. During his visit, James met with local street-ball children, played at an exhibition game and launched the new LeBron 12 Low. He also introduced the final 12 Rise players who will play their final game as part of the Rise program on August 23, 2015.

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Denver Nuggets’ Kenneth Faried and San Antonio Spurs’ Danny Green headline return of NBA 3X Philippines

The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that Kenneth Faried of the Denver
Nuggets and Danny Green of the San Antonio Spurs will headline NBA 3X Philippines 2015, which returns to Manila at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall Aug. 28-30.

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