Eduard Folayang Faces Off with Marten Nguyen

EDUARD FOLAYANG FACES OFF WITH MARTIN NGUYEN AT ONE: LEGENDS OF THE WORLD KICK-OFF PRESS CONFERENCE

7 November 2017 – Manila, Philippines: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), recently held the ONE: LEGENDS OF THE WORLD Official Kick-Off Press Conference on 7 November at the Grand Ballroom of City of Dreams, Manila. In attendance was Vice President of ONE Championship, Rich Franklin, as well as athletes Eduard Folayang, Martin Nguyen, Adriano Moraes, Danny Kingad, Kevin Belingon and Kevin Chung.

This press conference was held ahead of all the action which takes place 10 November, at the Mall of Asia Arena, which features reigning ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang who will defend his title against ONE Featherweight World Champion Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen in the evening’s main event.

Rich Franklin, Vice President of ONE Championship, stated: “It is my honor and my pleasure to see some of the greatest martial artists on the planet compete in ONE Championship. The thing that makes ONE Championship different from any other organization in the world, is that we want to build and unleash martial arts superheroes to ignite the world with inspiration, hope, dreams, strength and courage. Our heroes are role models not only in the cage, but also outside the cage. On Friday, we are one with the Philippines in celebrating the beauty of martial arts as we have prepared the very best match lineup for the delight of our Filipino audience and the rest of the world.”

Eduard Folayang, ONE Lightweight World Champion, stated: “Representing the Philippines and showcasing my skills is an honor for me. Filipinos are truly world-class. We have the ability to hang with the best, no matter what the field. That is why I accepted this challenge in front of me. Join me as I continue my journey this coming Friday. Winning this bout is my top priority, to keep this belt on my shoulder. It is going to be tough, but I have my people to support me. I want to make everyone proud. I want to show the fans that Filipino athletes are world-class.”

Martin Nguyen, ONE Featherweight World Champion, stated: “I have worked very hard to be in this position. Eduard Folayang is a great champion and embodies the true values of martial arts. I know chances like this are very rare. I will do my best to take another world title home for my family and all of my fans. 2017 has already been a big year for me, and I am looking to end it with another belt on my shoulder.”

Adriano Moraes, ONE Flyweight World Champion, stated: “It’s my first time in Manila. I am very excited to compete against a highly-touted prospect like Danny Kingad. I respect him. It’s going to be a tough night, but I’m looking forward to it. I’m going out on Friday to try to keep my world championship belt around my waist.”

Danny Kingad, ONE Athlete, stated: “I have waited so long for this. Ever since I joined ONE Championship, I had my eyes set on becoming champion. This is what I wanted when I became a martial artist – to be the best in the world. Now that it is finally happening, and I have this opportunity right in front of me, the feeling of nervousness quickly turned into motivation. I’m ready to showcase my skills in front of the world. I believe it’s going to be a good and exciting match with Adriano [Moraes].”

Kevin Belingon, ONE Athlete, stated: “I would like to thank all the Filipino people, and all fans of martial arts for the support. If you’re a fan of non-stop action and excitement, come and see us at the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday. It’s going to be an amazing show. I am preparing very hard so that I can make my country proud again. I know my opponent is incredibly well-rounded and highly-skilled, so I will surely not be taking him lightly. It’s going to be an absolute battle from beginning to end.”

Kevin Chung, ONE Athlete, stated: “I am in this to prove my skills and my heart as a warrior. It doesn’t matter who I am matched up against. What matters is that I am prepared well and that I am in great physical condition. Everyday I put myself through the rigors of training to become the best martial artist I can be. I am excited for this showdown against Kevin Belingon. I believe there will be a big reward waiting for me if I win.”

Eduard “Landslide” Folayang of the legendary Team Lakay in Baguio City is one of the Philippines’ most experienced martial artists. After nearly a decade of competing in various promotions, Folayang has amassed an impressive 18-5 professional record. The 33-year-old veteran is currently riding a four-bout winning streak against high-profile opponents, including an emphatic technical knockout victory over Japanese legend Shinya Aoki to capture the ONE Lightweight World Championship in 2016. Showcasing a highly-improved wrestling and grappling arsenal, Folayang thoroughly defeated top challenger Ev Ting in his first title defense last April. Now set to return to the ONE Championship cage in Manila, Folayang will face ONE Featherweight World Champion Martin Nguyen in a cross-divisional showdown.

28-year-old Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen of Sydney, Australia, is a highly-skilled finisher and one of the most talented featherweights in martial arts. In his most recent bout, Nguyen stepped into the ONE Championship cage last August, scoring the biggest victory of his career when he stopped former undefeated featherweight champion Marat “Cobra” Gafurov in Kuala Lumpur to capture the ONE Featherweight World Championship. Sporting a 9-1 professional record, Nguyen’s all-around skill set allows him to compete at the highest level of competition. In a much-anticipated battle between division champions, Nguyen is set to face the Philippines’ Eduard Folayang in Manila for the Filipino’s coveted ONE Lightweight World Championship.

28-year-old Adriano “Mikinho” Moraes of Brazil is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt with well-rounded striking and grappling skills. He is the undisputed ONE Flyweight World Champion, and one of the most highly-skilled and dominant world champions in martial arts. Rarely opposed in the ONE Championship cage, Moraes thoroughly defeated former champion Kairat Akhmetov in an epic rematch last August, snapping the Kazakhstani’s perfect 23-bout win streak and reclaiming his belt. He is now set to defend his title against rising star Danny Kingad.

An unbeaten flyweight from Team Lakay, Danny “The King” Kingad is a regional wushu champion and martial artist with a perfect professional record of 5-0. A true warrior from the mountains of the Philippines and one of the top prospects to come out of Baguio City, Kingad is a tremendous striker who possesses well-rounded grappling skills. In his most recent bout, Kingad turned in a complete performance, putting his wide range of techniques on full display in a unanimous decision victory over Malaysia’s Muhammad Aiman. The impressive victory earned Kingad a shot at the ONE Flyweight World Championship, as he next meets defending champion Adriano Moraes.

Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon of the famed Team Lakay in Baguio City, Philippines, is one of the country’s most talented martial artists. With a professional record of 16-5, the Filipino champion and former world title challenger is known as a fierce competitor with the ability to finish opponents in a variety of methods. The 29-year old wushu stalwart owns seven huge knockouts on his resume, and is one of the most feared strikers in ONE Championship’s deep bantamweight division. In his last bout, Belingon stopped a top contender in Reece McLaren of Australia with a volley of devastating strikes. He now takes on another tough task ahead in Kevin Chung.

Kevin “Old Boy” Chung is a 24-year-old South Korean martial artist who was born and raised in the United States. He began his amatuer career in his adoptive hometown of Centreville, Virginia, in 2010, and has since impressed with his spectacular performances inside the cage. Chung turned professional in 2015, and currently holds a perfect professional record of 4-0, with two of his four career wins having come by way of spectacular stoppage. Chung prides himself on being an exciting competitor, willing to please the crowd by constantly seeking the highlight-reel finish. He is set to face feared striker Kevin Belingon next.

For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit www.onefc.com, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ONEChampionship, and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ONEChampionship.

About ONE Championship™

ONE Championship is the largest sports media property in Asian history. Headquartered in Singapore, ONE Championship is the home of martial arts. The world’s most exciting martial arts organization hosts the largest sports entertainment events across Asia, featuring some of the world's best martial artists and world champions, all signed to exclusive contracts, on the largest media broadcast in Asia. In addition to its digital platforms, ONE Championship broadcasts to over 1 billion potential viewers across 128+ countries around the world with some of the largest global broadcasters, including Fox Sports, ABS-CBN, Astro, ClaroSports, Bandsports, Startimes, Premier Sports, Thairath TV, Skynet, Mediacorp, OSN, and more.

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Autistic Artist Opens His First Solo Exhibit at Balay Dako in Tagaytay.

Julyan Harrison, born in 1992, was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2. He has spent countless hours of multiple simultaneous therapies which enable him to function despite his severe communication and behavioural limitations. Julyan's parents’ relentless determination continues to uncover a myriad of possibilities in his sanctuary at Julyan's Farm and Zambawood.

Today, Julyan has emerged as an accomplished artist in his own quirky way, where an ordinary pair of eyes may only see simple, one-dimensional subjects, Julyan's works of art reflect more dee and confidence without completely losing its pure innocence.

Indeed Julyan continues to find true fun and purpose,  even in his "ordinary simple" activities by the beach at Zambawood in Zambales, Philippines.

A Collection with a Difference!
From Zambawood in the North to Balay Dako to the South...

FUN & PURPOSE 2!
Opens on 11 November 2017 at 10am and runs 0
AUntil 19 November 2017

For the benefit of Julyan's Farm Autism Foundation, Inc.

For more info:
Mobile : 09176860895
Email : info@julyansfarm.org

Thank you for your kind support and huge
generosity Tonyboy Escalante and Agnes Hechanova Escalante

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#carryapieceofmyheart
#funandpurpose
#julyansart
#julyansfarmfoundation

       

ABIS 2017

The premier annual business forum, “ASEAN Business and Investment Summit " ABIS 2017 will be held on November 13-14 at the Solaire Grand Resort and Casino, Aseana Drive, Pasay City, Philippines. With the theme “World Leaders’ Roadmap Towards Prosperity for All,”
With the aim of being an ideal platform for conversation among regional and global stakeholders and thought leaders working to strengthen the Asean Economic Community.

More than 1000 leaders from the business and policymaking communities from the ASEAN 10-member states and beyond will converge as speakers and attendees. Speakers will include heads of governments and C-level executives from global businesses and think tanks. The audience will be an aggregate of corporate leaders, government executives, MSMEs, youth and women leaders, and various enablers.

On the 50th year of ASEAN and under the Philippine hosting, ABIS 2017 promises to be the biggest business and state leaders' event of the year, organized by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council led by Chairman Joey Concepcion.

The ASEAN Business and Investment aspires to give more focused and definite direction to the ASEAN economy. It aims to give greater and more sustainable roles and direction to the region's MSME, including the youth sector, both enablers and critical users of technology, while taking into consideration the knowledge that roughly half of their respective populations are women. Achieving ASEAN MSMEs Action Plan 2016 - 2025 recognizes the importance of " internationalization " or the horizontal integration of the sector.

Alongside the two day summit is the launch of the ASEAN Mentorship for Entrepreneurs Network ( AMEN ), a pool of mentors across the 10 member countries who will help MSMEs scale up.

The summit will sketch a blueprint in achieving ASEAN 100 and the true meaning of the ASEAN Economic Community ( AEC ).

To Register: Join the movement towards creating greater prosperity for all---register now at www.abis2017.com ( registration to the event will undergo systrmatic deliberation ).

#ABIS2017

COLOR MANILA HEADS TO TANAY, RIZAL ON NOVEMBER 4 FOR CM BLACKLIGHT RUN

01 November 2017 - MANILA -  Fresh from its successful CM Challenge Run, in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, which saw more than 2,000 participants going through the various obstacles in its race route, COLOR MANILA, now heads down to Tanay, Rizal on November 4, for its CM Blacklight Run.


It will be the second time this year that COLOR MANILA will be heading down to Tanay, Rizal, with the first one held just right after their record-breaking CMR5 run, which saw 12,000 runners, early this year.

CM Blacklight Tanay will give runners the option of choosing between three (3) race finishes, 3K, 5K and 10K.  Participants can also choose between the Deluxe Kit, priced at P750, which contains the dri-fit shirt, race bib, headlamp, finisher’s medal and color packet. The Rock Star Kit on the other hand, priced at P1,050, comes with the dri-fit shirt, race bib, headlamp, drawstring bag, finisher’s medal and color packet.  While the Superstar Kit, priced at P1,500, includes dri-fit shirt, headlamp, 2 drawstring bags, race bib, finisher’s medal and color packet.

COLOR MANILA VP Justine Cordero says, “Thanks to our partnership with the municipality of Tanay, we are able to bring back COLOR MANILA to our followers, which also coincides with their Hane Festival.”

Cordero continues, “Our CM Blacklight Run is perfect for first time runners, and for those who love running at night.  Runners can also expect to enjoy the color festival, which is the event’s highlight, wherein they can just dance while the DJ is spinning fresh tunes.  Perfect for Tanay’s energetic vibe.”

After Tanay, Rizal, COLOR MANILA will cap the year with the CM Blacklight Run on December 2, 2017, at Clark, Pampanga.

Registration is still ongoing. For more information,www.colormanilarun.com for more details.





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ABOUT COLOR MANILA:


COLOR MANILA encourages everyone to run, and to illustrate to non-runners how enjoyable the sport is, we bring out the real fun in the ‘fun’ run, through a color festival.  We are the paintbrushes, and You are the Paint. We carry the palette but You make your own Strokes. You become the human canvas, as we literally bring out your most energetic and happiest hue.

You are the Color, the human Canvas. You are the bits and pieces of this kaleidoscope. Because life is not a competition. Rather, it is a race where you run at your own pace, where you throw high-fives to people, where you carry all the colors of your experiences. We make this as the most exciting fun run ever, that you’d want to do it over and over again. We want to give you that unique kaleidoscope experience every time!


Visit www.colormanilarun.com for more information.


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Media Contact:


Charmaine Cruz
PR for COLOR MANILA
Mob. +63917-8001408
Email: sports@greatcampaigns.asia
Twitter: @char_cruz
  

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NEVER LET LOSE A STRAND OF YOUR PATIENCE

Have you ever experienced a day wherein nothing seems to go well, that no matter how you try to choose the right path, you keep making the wrong turn? Just like having a bad hair day, no matter how many times you comb your hair, it just would not budge.

Life can be challenging at times but there will always be a way to resolve these challenges and come out victorious. Having this in mind will be easy to keep your patience and continue to move forward.

Just like losing strands of your hair due to factors beyond your control, you too can do something.

Eat healthy – Eating the right food can alter your mood. Having low-level of folic acid in your body can cause anxiety, hence, food such as asparagus, avocado, salmon, and almond are recommended to fight stress hormones.

Stay calm – Listen to comforting music and reading feel-good stories can help switch you to a calm mood.

Exercise – Exercise releases endorphins that can relieve you from stress and anxiety.

Supplement –Taking in Vitamins such as B-complex can alter mood swings.

Don’t let your stress factors contribute to your hair loss. Letting yourself succumb to anxiety will definitely show up to your follicles and this can lead to more hair loss.

Hectic schedules and pressure from work, not to mention the pollution and filth outside easily make you feel unease and, at times, irritable. Slow down a bit, have fun and relax. There’s no better way to begin with your mane.

Tip 1:  The stroke of a comb can give you a soothing feeling while, at the same time, help unleash the natural oil of your hair.

Tip 2:  Stay away from getting pigtails, hair weaves, braids and tight hair rollers, which can pull and stress your hair.

Tip 3: Avoid perming, straightening or coloring because they contain toxic chemicals that could cause damage to your locks.

Tip 4: Choose natural. Use NOVUHAIR topical solution. Apply liberal amount on to your scalp and hair. Massage it gently for -10 minutes to help permeate deeply from root to tip. NOVUHAIR is packed with 19 natural ingredients that help promote growth, nourishment and rejuvenation of your tress.

NOVUHAIR is available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide. For more information, please contact hotlines 4136570 and 09228830575 from Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm or visit www.novuhair.com

ZOOBIC NIGHT SAFARI

Zoobic Night Safari in Subic offers an adventure of exploring the sanctuary of different animals under the mystic moonlight. The visitors are treated to a tour of the zoo in a safe and comfortable tram that are safari inspired.
Visiting the big cats to the flying bats gear up your nocturnal senses.

An experience of traversing the  Enchanting Forest with the Greyhound Walk was indeed exciting because of the darkness of the place where one is only lighted by flashlights  and colorful man made lights around the forest's pathway. As we roam around the grounds, species of snakes, lizards, iguanas where in their cages for the safety of the tourists.

An indegenious Aeta educated us about the forest on how their forefathers took care of it and how it should be preserved until to these days.

Croco Loco, a crocodile lair where one can have a chance to feed and watch them awakens one's curiosity. Also included in Zoobic Safari's amazing attractions are Lion Safari, Zoobic Cave and Forbidden Cave. The night's entertainment was a mixture of animals and wonderful performances of the staff of Zoomanity Group.

After a long and fruitful day, the Safari Grill is the place to satiate anyone's hunger and thirst. It offers rice cooked in a bamboo or try their home grown wild boar. Served by the hospitable and friendly Aetas.

Night Safari right in our " Funtastic " Philippines. Come and enjoy a tour of the forest and see the beauty of wildlife in their natural habitat.

Upcoming is GlampZ ( Glamping at Zoomanity ) and Trailer Homes. It is camping in a glamorous, comfortable, safe, and extravagant way. Get exciting discounts and freebies by liking Zoomanity Group's official facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/zoomanitygroup. For inquiries you may contact 847 - 0413 or 899 - 9824 Text 09275899696 or visit website at www.zoomanity.com.ph

Make Real Connections Happen at Acceler8

MAKATI, Philippines, October 10 2017 -- Acceler8 was a mere idea for the four founders, Mikko Barranda, Carlo Coronel, Bryant Cuison and Albert Goh. They envisioned building and managing a space where like-minded individuals could easily discuss and work together. Inspired and driven towards this vision, the founders got together and turned their ideas into a reality. Today, Acceler8 has over a thousand community members, two amazing spaces and one growing team with the passion to keep the community #hustlingeveryday.

Two Branches in Two Years

Less than a year after they opened their first branch in Salcedo Village, the Acceler8 team welcomed new members to a larger, more versatile space in 111 Paseo de Roxas Building, Legaspi Village, Makati City. Their services include coworking membership plans, dedicated desks, and serviced office suites. Acceler8 also provides virtual office for those who simply need a business address and not a physical office. For seminars and gatherings, they also have event spaces and conference rooms they rent out.

Space Operator

Early this year, the Acceler8 team has reached another milestone. Ayala Land Offices,one of the biggest real estate developers in the country, has engaged Acceler8 exclusively to operate their first coworking space calledClock in located at the Makati Stock Exchange in Ayala Avenue. In just two months, Acceler8 was able to fill up the center and achieve full occupancy. Ayala Land is lookingto grow and expand Clock in with Acceler8 on its side.

From Local to Global

Acceler8 has launched its partnership with serviced office provider vOffice. All Acceler8 members are given privileged access to all vOffice’s conference rooms, meeting rooms and business lounges – other than local branches in Makati and BGC, members also get a passport access to vOffice’s branches across Asia (China, Hongkong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Turkey), Australia, and the United Kingdom. Acceler8 is proud to be the only coworking provider in the Philippines that has reach across South East Asia.

Acceler8 Turns 2!

A company that was founded through connections and further grew through its partnerships, Acceler8 celebrates its second year anniversary with a community festival that recognizes the #RealConnections it has made throughout the years. On the 19^th of October, Acceler8 will be opening its doors to the public at their 111 Paseo de Roxas branch.

The event is set to let their guests experience and network withthe Acceler8 community. It will begin with the community fair at 9:00 AM showcasing partner and member exhibitors, workshops, demos, games, live performances, great grub, and drinks. At 7:00 PM, there will be a talk entitled Growing Your Business Through Real Connections featuring industry thought leaders such as RJ Ledesma of Mercato Centrale, Amor Maclang of GeiserMaclang Marketing Communications, and Mikko Barranda of Acceler8. Afterwards, they will throw their trademark Happy Hour over socials and networking to end a day full of celebration and collaboration.

An idea is nothing until acted upon.This holds true as the dreams and visions the co-founders once had are now a reality. There will definitely be a lot more to look forward to at Acceler8. Seeing what they’ve accomplished in just two years is proof that this local start-up is set to conquer more cities- both locally and internationally, in the upcoming years.

Acceler8 has locations at:

7/f Finman Center, 131 Tordesillas St., Salcedo Village, Makati City

UB 111 Paseo de Roxas Building, Legaspi Village, Makati City

Call 917-8118 or email connect@acceler8.ph for more info.

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Instagram: @acceler8ph with the hashtag, #acceler8ph

Facebook: www.facebook.com/acceler8.ph