Eugene Toquero Hungry to Redeem Himself in ONE Championship

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Filipino mixed martial artist Eugene Toquero is looking forward to bouncing back from a dismal 2016 as he makes his eighth trip inside the ONE Championship cage.

The 35-year-old Cebu native seeks vindication when he faces top Indonesian prospect Stefer Rahardian on the undercard of ONE: KINGS OF DESTINT, which takes place at the 20,000-seater SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines on Friday, 21 April.

With seven of his professional 8 victories coming by way of knockout, Toquero has a knack for executing highlight-reel striking techniques and is very unpredictable, operating at a pace that his opponents find hard to keep up with.

However, Toquero is coming off two-straight setbacks in 2016, yielding to interim ONE Flyweight World Champion Adriano Moraes via first-round submission in March before tasting the same fate at the hands of Team Lakay’s Danny Kingad last December.

Toquero stressed that he has made some crucial adjustments to his preparation as he desires to be on the winning track once again.

“I have made other adjustments. I train longer and harder now. I don’t want to be complacent because I am not getting any younger. This is a huge organization with a lot of very good fighters from all over the world. I want to make my mark. This is my time to shine,” he said.

Beko PH Extends Support for Bukid Kabataan Center

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Beko Philippines, a global domestic appliance and consumer electronics brand, recently extended its support for St. Mary Euphrasia Integrated Development Foundation, Inc.- Bukid Kabataan Center, located at Sitio de Fuego, San Francisco in General Trias City, Cavite.

The company donated two units of 11kg top load fully automatic washing machines as assistance to the foundation. The donation is in line with Beko’s aim to provide the institution with more efficient laundry operations so they need not to waste more time in washing and spend more quality time with the children.

"Beko has always been dedicated in providing meaningful solutions that positively impacts communities. We saw the need to offer our assistance to Bukid Kabataan Center, especially when we found out that the volunteers are still using twin tub washing machines that consumes more water and drains their time and energy during laundry day. Beko Top Load Fully Automatic Washing Machine will help save time and energy as it only consumes P1.37 per wash cycle based on the Meralco Testing. Surely this will not only save cost on the Foundation’s monthly electric bill but will also help provide cleaner clothes to the Children," said Dyeun Zapanta, Beko Sales and Marketing Head.

Bukid Kabataan Center is a foundation that helps at-risk children, especially girls ages seven to 15 years old. The center provides life-giving environment for its beneficiaries through a community that offers protection and fosters physical and psychological healing.

Lebron James Tops NBA’S Most Popular Jerseys List in the Philippines

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2016 NBA Finals MVP LeBron James captured the top spot on the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) list of most popular jerseys in the Philippines, the NBA announced today. Highlighting sales from the four NBA Stores in the Philippines, the list features reigning back-to-back NBA MVP Stephen Curry at No. 2, and four-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving at No. 3.

The Golden State Warriors lead the list of most-popular team merchandise, followed by the Cleveland Cavaliers at No. 2 and the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 3.

Rankings are based on in-store sales since the beginning of the 2016-17 NBA season.

Top 10 Selling Jerseys

1. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
2. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
3. Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers
4. James Harden, Houston Rockets
5. Dwyane Wade, Chicago Bulls
6. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs
7. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
8. Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors
9. Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
10. Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls


Top 5 Most Popular Teams

1. Golden State Warriors
2. Cleveland Cavaliers
3. Los Angeles Lakers
4. Chicago Bulls
5. San Antonio Spurs


Fans can purchase NBA merchandise through the four NBA Stores in the Philippines, located in Manila at Glorietta 3, Mega Fashion Hall, TriNoma, and in Cebu at Ayala Center.