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The Igorots, an ethnic group living in the mountains of Cordillera, north of the Philippines, are known for possessing the "warrior spirit" that made them overcome the adversities of life.

Team Lakay stalwarts Lito Adiwang and Stephen Loman were reportedly pulled out of the ONE on TNT card this month after testing positive for COVID-19.

Team Lakay coach Mark Sangiao is keeping his fingers crossed for a potential sweep as three Igorot warriors are set to step in the Circle in ONE on TNT series this month.

Team Lakay patriarch and head coach Mark Sangiao expressed excitement about the upcoming ONE on TNT series this month, which will feature several fights from the famed Benguet stable.

"Height is might" as the famous anonymous quote says.

But for Filipina muay thai fighter Islay Erika Bomogao, a proud Igorot warrior from the mountains of Cordillera, height doesn't necessarily equate to might when it comes to martial arts.

Team Lakay coach Mark Sangiao saw a silver lining for ONE Championship newcomer Stephen Loman in facing No. 1 bantamweight contender John Lineker of Brazil.

Team Lakay coach Mark Sangiao is confident that ONE women's strawweight newcomer Jenelyn Olsim would show a different side of her in the Circle.

Marvin Sicomen, a silver medalist in the 2002 Asian Games, decided to live the plain and happy life in the mountains of Cordillera after retiring from combat sports in 2004.

Famed Benguet-based stable Team Lakay and the Benguet State University have joined forces to improve the school's performance by molding young athletes ahead of future sporting events.

When Alvarez came back to the gym to ask coach Mark Sangiao a favor prior to her participation in ONE Championship's edition of "The Apprentice," Alvarez felt the same old warm welcome as part of the Team Lakay family.

Team Lakay's Stephen Loman made a bold statement after jumping ship from BRAVE Combat Federation to ONE Championship.

Team Lakay coach Mark Sangiao sees a determined version of Stephen Loman after joining his teammates in ONE Championship.

Filipino fight fans are in for a bigger treat this year as Team Lakay's Stephen Loman recently signed with Singapore-based promotion ONE Championship.

Fighters from Team Lakay reflected on their journey on how martial arts have helped them not only with their professional career but also with life in general.

Expect a different version of Lito Adiwang in the Circle.

Team Lakay strawweight contender Lito Adiwang found it hard to move on from his last fight against Japanese fighter Hiroba Minowa.

Members of Team Lakay were immortalized through the finished product of its very own artist and fighter Harold Banario.

Members of the Team Lakay have launched a rice donation drive over the holiday season to fellow Igorots in Benguet.