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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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™...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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 Qualifier...

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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...

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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 wi...

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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 nigh...

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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...

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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 nigh...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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. 28-3...

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