China has urged President Marcos to "read more" so he could "develop a proper understanding of the ins and outs of the Taiwan question." Mao Ning, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, made the pronouncement on Tuesday after the President congratulated Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te on his...
Arsenio “The Filipino Assassin” Balisacan Jr. will be the first full-blooded Filipino to compete under MMA rules in ONE Championship this year when he takes on Kara-Ool Changy in a strawweight bout at ONE Friday Fights 48 on Friday, Jan. 19, inside Lumpinee Boxing Stadium. (ONE...
The Philippine envoy to China was summoned by the Chinese government to explain why President Marcos congratulated Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te on his victory. The Chinese Embassy in Manila confirmed on Tuesday, Jan. 16, that Philippine Ambassador to Beijing Jaime FlorCruz was summoned by...
China has warned against those who are "expressing congratulations" to Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te following his victory for the presidency of the self-governing island being claimed by Beijing to be its own. Mao Ning, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said Beijing already made...
The Philippines said it remains committed to its One-China Policy following the recently concluded elections in Taiwan. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it reaffirms the principles contained in the Joint Communique of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and...
Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang wants all comers as he looks to pick up from his brilliant end to 2023. Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang (ONE Championship) The Filipino heavy hitter aims to get back to strawweight MMA contendership, so he’s keeping a close eye on the division’s top...
Second-ranked flyweight MMA contender Danny “The King” Kingad isn’t worried about competing in enemy territory when he battles no. 4-ranked Yuya “Little Piranha” Wakamatsu in less than a month. Danny “The King” Kingad (ONE Championship) It will be a clash between two...
Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang believes that 2024 will be the year that Filipino MMA stars reclaim their status as some of the best fighters on the planet, and it starts with one of his own friends. Danny “The King” Kingad (ONE Championship) Second-ranked flyweight contender Danny...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued advisories to the public against dealing with BNY PAL (Benta Paluwagan) and One 1Key Progress Booster (OKPB) Inc. due to their unauthorized solicitation of investments without the necessary license from the Commission. The SEC said BNY PAL...
BUTUAN CITY – The city government opened a Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) in a popular mall here to facilitate the renewal and application of new business permits. THE Butuan City government opened a Business One-Stop Shop to hasten the issuance of business permits. (Butuan City...
There is much to remember about ONE Championship this year, but it’s tough to pinpoint one single fight as the best. Joshua “The Passion” Pacio (ONE Championship) From the memorable Rodtang-Superlek clash to Stamp Fairtex making history as three-sport queen to the epic weekly...
Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang is now looking to settle down in one place as he intends to represent Soma Fight Club moving forward. Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang (ONE Championship) The strawweight rising star said that he’s leaving his nomadic ways and is now just finalizing his move to Bali...