Day: September 19, 2024

Manila: The country’s top fighters will see action in the first Asian Mixed Martial Arts (AMMA) Manila Open scheduled from October 14 to 16 at the grand ballroom of the Manila Marriot Hotel in Pasay City. The tournament, hosted by Nasyonal Mixed Martial Arts Pederasyon ng Pilipinas (NMMAPP) and supported by 9 Dynasty, features 130 athletes from 16 countries competing in 11 categories: men’s traditional 60kgs, 65kgs, 71kgs, 85kgs, 120kgs; women’s 60kgs; modern men’s 56kgs, 65kgs, 77kgs, 96kgs; and women’s 54kgs. ‘This is a good opportunity for all MMA fighters to show their fighting skills not only in some other

Manila: Former Iloilo City mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog on Thursday claimed that former President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s controversial narco-list was weaponized to target his political rivals. During the House quad committee probe into extrajudicial killings, illegal drugs, and Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), Mabilog, whose name appeared on Duterte’s narco-list, said it became more of a “hit list” that is politically motivated and not based on evidence. “Kung inyong titingnang maigi, isinama ang mga pangalan ng kalaban sa pulitika sa isang validated list ng mga drug personalities sa kasunod na PRRD list. Sa kabila ng mga kuwestiyunableng impormasyong, walang validation

Manila: The Philippines is open to accepting any grants from its foreign allies to acquire additional maritime assets aimed at improving the country’s ability to patrol the West Philippine Sea (WPS), National Maritime Council spokesperson (ret.) Vice Adm. Alexander Lopez said Thursday. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, Lopez said assistance from allies is a big help in protecting WPS from foreign intruders like China. ‘Actually, nagpapasalamat tayo sa mga tulong or even statements of support [mula] sa ating mga kaalyansa – bagong alyansa at ‘yung mga traditional na alyasa natin (we are grateful for the help or even statements

Manila: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has visited the Philippine pavilion at the 2024 Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) in Kuala Lumpur from Sep.17 to 20. During the visit of Ibrahim in the pavilion on Tuesday, DTI Task Force Halal Industry Development Program Manager Aleem Siddiqui Guiapal handed him locally handmade product made in the Philippines. The country’s participation in this year’s halal expo in Malaysia is part of Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) ‘Halal-Friendly PH’ campaign that underscores the readiness of the Philippines to deliver top-tier halal products, especially food and beverages, ingredients, and wellness items. ‘We have

Manila: Winning entries of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR) 2024 Photography Competition are now on display at the MET Live Mall in Pasay City to give the public a chance to see and appreciate them. The photo exhibit will run until Oct. 14 to give the public a unique perspective into the country’s bountiful harvest season, which is the theme of PAGCOR’s photo contest this year. ‘Through this photo exhibit, we give more people the opportunity to appreciate up close the photo entries from all over the country that made it to the grand finals, and eventually the