Yamaha Grand Prix Returns to Davao

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Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc. returned to Davao City to hold its Yamaha Grand Prix competition. After being away for 2 years, the brand was ecstatic to be back in the region and so were their supporters. Everyone was eager to witness racing action that has been away for some time. It’s been a while since the roar of a Yamaha engine was heard and a display of talent by their local heroes was theirs to indulge in.

It was a hot day on the track but the competition was sizzling from the start. Preparations began at dawn as every rider geared for the long day ahead going up against the best that Mindanao has to offer. The competition had plenty of action with plenty of challenges for the riders. The track tested the capabilities of the participants with some having tough breaks and costly errors that led to a loss. This gave unprecedented opportunities as well for those who overcame a major setback to recover and regain their bearings. The race also came with emotional triumphs and come from behind victories. After all, this is what the Yamaha Grand Prix is all about, opportunities in every corner.

The winners of this Mindanao Leg are now qualified for the Grand Finals which will be held at the Quirino Grand Stand on September 10 where the members of Yamaha Team Pilipinas will be brought together after spectacle of a race.


THE WINNERS:

150 OPEN F.i.

CHAMPION – EPHRAIM ONAHON
1st Place – JAY-R DAGUID
2nd Place – CHRIS SAMOGA



130 OPEN UB

CHAMPION – DAN CARLOS
1st Place – VINGIE COLOMA
2nd Place – CHRIS SAMOGA



115 VEGA FORCE

CHAMPION – JOEL BUGUIS
1st Place – JAY-E LAMPANO
2nd Place – ARTHEL DINGDING



SNIPER 150

CHAMPION – DAN CARLOS
1st Place – JAY OBEDENCIO
2nd Place – JAY-R DAGUIO



160 AT OPEN

CHAMPION – VINGIE COLOMA
1st Place – EPHRAIM ONAHON
2nd Place – JOB GONZALEZ



UB F.i.

CHAMPION –GILMARK COLOMA
1st Place – MARSAN RESADA
2nd Place – JEFFREY GALLEROS



AT F.i.

CHAMPION – KENNETH CORONEL
1st Place – CHESTER LAMPANO
2nd Place – REN ALFARERO

World-Class Filipino Talent Takes the Spotlight at Ballet Philippines’ “A Gala Celebration” on August 18-20

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Catch the country’s preeminent ballet and contemporary dance company this August in “A Gala Celebration”. Ballet Philippines revives choreographic gems in a gala featuring Filipino stars from various international dance companies. Among the guest artists are Candice Adea (formerly of BalletMet and Hong Kong Ballet), Marcelino Libao (Hamburg Ballet), Kris-Belle Paclibar (formerly of Cirque du Soleil), Ronelson Yadao (formerly of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre), Paul Ocampo & Chien-Ying Wang (OcampoWang Dance), and Jean Marc Cordero & Rita Angela Winder (Ballett Kiel).

This production marks the return of Alice Reyes, National Artist for Dance, as the company’s Artistic Director. Handpicked to showcase the excellence at the company’s core, the featured works include Agnes Locsin’s “Salome”, Bam Damian’s “Minamahal, Sinasamba”, Edna Vida’s “Vision of Fire”, Norman Walker’s “Summer’s End”, and an excerpt from the classical ballet “Raymonda”.

“This is quite an exciting time for all of us at Ballet Philippines, especially as we move towards our 50th anniversary in two years,” remarks Reyes. “The energy in our studios is electric! It is wonderful to see all of these artists coming together to perform these signature works from the company’s repertoire. Truly a cause for celebration!”

“A Gala Celebration” runs at the CCP Main Theater from August 18 to 20. This is the first production of the 48th Season, entitled “Quintessence”. The season’s lineup also includes “The Exemplars: The Best of Ballet Philippines (1970-1980) on October 20-22, Edna Vida’s “The Nutcracker” on December 1-10, and “Don Quixote” on February 9-18, 2018. Catch us!


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For tickets, call Ballet Philippines at (+632) 551-1003, the CCP Box Office at (+632) 832-3704, or Ticketworld at (+632) 891-9999.

One Championship Holds One: Kings & Conquerors Kick-Off Press Conference at the Venetian Macao

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The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship (ONE), recently held a blockbuster kick-off press conference for ONE: KINGS & CONQUERORS at the Sicily Room at The Venetian Macao in Macao, China. In attendance was Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, Chatri Sityodtong as well as reigning and defending ONE Bantamweight World Champion Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes of Brazil, and his opponent, world title challenger Andrew Leone of the United States.

In addition, co-main event combatants Kairat Akhmetov and Adriano Moraes also graced the podium, as well as women’s atomweight prospects Rika “Tinydoll” Ishige and Jomary Torres.

Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO 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 of the cage.”

ONE Championship is set to electrify the Cotai Arena at The Venetian Macao on Saturday, 5 August, with another blockbuster evening of authentic martial arts action. In the main event of ONE: KINGS & CONQUERORS, the longest-reigning champion in ONE Championship history, ONE Bantamweight World Champion Bibiano Fernandes will take on top contender Andrew Leone. In addition, the co-main event will crown the undisputed king of the division when ONE Flyweight World Champion Kairat Akhmetov takes on ONE Interim Flyweight World Champion Adriano Moraes.

Bibiano Fernandes, ONE Bantamweight World Champion, stated: “I’m excited for the fight. I’m going to bring my best to this fight. I’m going to bring my best jiu-jitsu. I’m a disciplined fighter, I work hard and I do my best in training. My opponent says he can defeat me, well let’s see.”

Andrew Leone, ONE world title challenger, stated: “I just want to thank ONE Championship. It’s amazing what the organization is doing in Asia. They’re really building heroes. Bibiano [Fernandes] has been a champion for a long time. I respect him. It’s going to be a tough night but I’m looking forward to it. I’m going out on Saturday to try to win a world championship.”

Kairat Akhmetov, ONE Flyweight World Champion, stated: “I want to thank everyone who helped me prepare for this fight -- all my teammates, my gym. I’ve been away for a long time. Now that I’m back, I have become a better fighter. I’m ready to showcase my new skills. I believe it’s going to be a good and exciting fight with Adriano [Moraes].”

Adriano Moraes, ONE Interim Flyweight World Champion, stated: “I’m so glad to be here. This is my second time to be in Macao. The last time I was here in Macao, it was a wonderful night for me when I brought this belt back to Brazil. I don’t know if you have seen my last fight with [Kairat] Akhmetov, but I think I won that fight. This time I will show the world that I am the true champion. ”

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Click here for official photos from the ONE: KINGS & CONQUERORS Kick-Off Press Conference: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B4m286zFiLoUV0ltWlJ4eEFQZXc?usp=sharing