For years, people have been on a long quest to get proper mental health and physical wellness. While many already achieved their goals, others find it challenging to focus due to their busy schedules and work hustles. Another reason hindering them from attaining that is their fear of judgment. Many...
Filipina jiu-jitsu fighter Dani Palanca turned heads after ruling the -49-kilogram purple belt category in the recent AJP Tokyo Grand Slam in Japan. Dani Palanca (Jiujitsu Manila) Palanca beat Aysha Abdulla Zuwaid Alshamsi of the United Arab Emirates in the finals to tie Japan's Yuka Okutommi...
Jiu-jitsu fighter Kaila Napolis added another feather to her cap after clinching the country’s first gold medal in the World Combat Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Thursday, Oct. 26. Kaila Napolis becomes the country's first gold medalist in the World Combat Games. (File Photo) The 25-year-old...
President Marcos hailed two Filipina Jiu-jitsu athletes for winning two more gold medals for the Philippines in the Asian Games. Jiu-jitsu athletes Meggie Ochoa and Annie Ramirez win gold medal each in the 19th Asian Games (Photo courtesy of Philippine Sports Commission) Marcos, through separate...
Two highly anticipated mixed martial arts bouts will be showcased while the newest slap rap battle will have its debut in the upcoming Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) 84 Rage on April 25 at the Xylo at the Palace in Taguig City. *All fighters with URCC founding president Alvin Aguilar...
The PH jiu-jitsu team finishes strong in the Asian tournament. (POC Images) The Philippine team bagged three golds and one bronze medal in the 2023 Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Bangkok, Thailand recently. Meggie Ochoa, Annie Ramirez and Dylan Chrystle Valmores ruled their respective divisions...
The House of Representatives adopted on Monday night, Nov. 21 a consolidated resolution commending jiu-jitsu athletes Kimberly Anne Custodio and Margarita “Meggie” Ochoa for bagging gold medals in the recent 2022 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)...
The House of Representatives intends to honor two young athletes who recently brought great honor and pride to the country in their respective sports. Aleia Aielle Aguilar (left) and Bince Rafael Operiano (Facebook) Several House resolutions (HR) have been filed for the purpose of giving...
Five-year-old Aleia Aielle Aguilar, who recently grabbed headlines by becoming the world's youngest jiu-jitsu champion, visited the House of Representatives plenary hall on Wednesday afternoon, Nov.,16. From left to right: Ilocos Sur 1st district Rep. Ronald Singson, Aleia Aielle Aguilar, and...
The Muntinlupa City government will be giving a cash reward to Annie Ramirez, a city resident, who won a gold medal for the Philippines at the 31st Southeast Asian Games being held in Vietnam. On May 16, the Muntinlupa City Council passed a resolution commending Ramirez for her feat of bagging a...
Four sports disciplines have been added in the calendar of events for the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games after the SEAG Federation Executive Committee gave its thumb of approval recently. The four sports included for the SEA Games next year are esports, jiu jitsu, triathlon and bowling. Of these...
