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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Cinderella: A Children’s Musical Theater

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The 15th Musical Theatre Season offering of Kids Acts Philippines is the well-known and favorite children’s story of all time CINDERELLA. This adaptation is collaborated by the two award winning writer and musical director, LUIGI NACARO and EUGENE BELBIS, respectively.

Kids Acts Philippines’ take on this famous fairytale is excitingly different from the versions that kids are used to read. The story is based on the original manuscript of Charles Perrault highlighting the magical scenes that children love to watch like how the yellow pumpkin transformed into a real carriage gilded all over with gold travelling around the stage. And more so, witnessing live onstage, how the Fairy Godmother magically turned Cinderella into a Princess with enchanting Glass Shoes, the most beautiful and lovely a lady that the Prince had ever seen in his whole life. 

The play encourages all diehard fairytale fans to preserve their childhood belief that there is once upon a time in every happily ever after and there is a happily ever after, after once upon a time. This time, be ready to wear your imaginary Princess Tiara or Prince Crown to the theater while watching Cinderella, The Musical created originally by all Filipino artists from lyrics to music, from stage crew to the designers and from actors to the directors. Cinderella is a story of love, determination and dreams that everyone loves to read, watch and most of all to perform.

Come and Experience the Magic! Witness How Fairy Godmother turned Cinderella into a Princess with Glass Shoes. Watch Live Onstage How the Yellow Pumpkin transformed into a Real Carriage gilded all over with Gold. Preserve the belief of children and all children at heart that dreams do come true. Instill Cinderella’s moral of humility, determination, perseverance, love and forgiveness. 

Phil and James Younghusband Joins Davao Aguilas Football Club

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Mindanao-based Davao Aguilas Football Club (DAFC), has just signed 2 more prominent Azkals stalwarts, namely Phil and James Younghusband.

The contract signing ceremony was held at Makati Shangri-la Hotel last night, which was witnessed by Davao Aguilas club executives, headed by its Chairman, Jefferson Cheng.

Davao Aguilas Football Club Chairman Jefferson Cheng says, “We are happy to welcome Phil and James into our club. Both are quality players and fine gentlemen that will blend well into our club and represent Davao Aguilas with utmost professionalism. Our fans and supporters are equally excited about our new signings. I am sure they will contribute not only to Davao Aguilas, but also help us succeed in our vision to promote and advance Philippine football.”

Apart from the Younghusband siblings, recent signings include Simone Rota, Jason de Jong, Matthew Hartmann and Nick O’ Donnell.

The Younghusbands are set to see action as Aguilas when they go against Global Cebu FC on September 9, in Tagum City, Davao del Norte.

For more information about Davao Aguilas FC, please visit www.facebook.com/DAFCofficial.