The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons continues to get support for their University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 82 campaign as FRONTROW International, a dynamic and rapidly-expanding direct selling company in the health, beauty, and wellness industry in the country, became their newest backer. UP alumni Raymond “RS” Francisco, FRONTROW president and […]
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Filipino firebrand Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon is dedicating his ONE Bantamweight World Title defense against rival Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes on March 31 at ONE: A NEW ERA to his teammates and fans ofTeam Lakay. Baguio City-based martial arts gym Team Lakay started 2019 on the wrong foot when both Joshua Pacio and Geje Eustaquio lost their world titles in close encounters earlier this year. […]
The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced an additional match for ONE: A NEW ERA, which takes place on March 31, at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. Reigning and undisputed ONE Bantamweight World Champion Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon of the Philippines is set to defend his […]
“What should apply to Juan should apply to all.” This, according to nowheretogobutUP Foundation (ntgbUP) Chairman Atty. Agaton Uvero, “should be the mantra of referees officiating the finals.” “Whether the refs call it tight or allow the boys to be physical during the games, the key is consistency; the standard that they apply to the […]
From UP Fight to UP Flight
For a time it looked as if the UP Fighting Maroons had nowhere to go but down. After the 1986 UAAP championship, UP’s performance in the premiere collegiate league could be described as uneventful, even dismal, save for two seasons back in 1996 and 1997 when the team reached the Final Four. The UP community […]
House Appropriations Committee Chair and Davao 1st District Rep. Karlo Nograles joined the chorus of cheers for “fellow probinsyano” Sen. Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, who knocked out Argentine Lucas Matthysse in the seventh round of their bout, Pacquiao’s 69th fight, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Nograles said he was proud of fellow Mindanao native Pacquiao––who turns 40 […]
Looks like Gilas high-flying national team forward Kobe Paras will be wearing another jersey with the country’s name emblazoned across his chest. Paras announced on Tuesday that he will be suiting up with the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons for UAAP Season 81, joining a formidadble lineup that just recently added fellow Gilas […]
After being forced to leave the De La Salle Universiy Green Archers and dealing with baseless rumors that cast doubts on his character and made him feel that he had “hit rock bottom,” former UAAP Most Improved Player and Mythical Five member Ricci Rivero believes “there is nowhere to go but UP;” so that is […]
ONE: HEROES OF HONOR
The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), delivered another amazing spectacle at the Mall of Asia Arena, delighting the packed crowd with a display of world-class martial arts action. Manila played host to ONE: HEROES OF HONOR, featuring the absolute best in local and international martial arts talent. Also making […]
NCAA Season 93 Juniors MVP Will Gozum is the newest bright talent to join the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons. The former Mapua Red Robin will be joining a UP team that is now a legitimate contender next season – a formidable squad that will feature prized acquisition Bright Akhuetie, UAAP Season 80 […]