Crypto Fight Night ONCHAIN Ignites the Ring at Philippine Blockchain Week 2025

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One of the most thrilling experiences at Philippine Blockchain Week 2025 (PBW) is set to explode on June 10! Crypto Fight Night and ONCHAIN team up for a high-energy fusion of live boxing and Web3 culture that all true boxing fans wouldn’t want to miss. Held at Hall 4 of the SMX Convention Center Manila, this event is where fighters, blockchain innovators, and digital pioneers collide.

Crypto Fight Night, ONCHAIN, and PBW 2025 come together to spotlight the fearless spirit of the decentralized world—with physical grit in the ring and entrepreneurial fire in the crowd.

“Crypto Fight Night is where the boldest in Web3 step into the ring to claim their legacy,” said Rahul Suri, Co-founder of CFN. “In collaboration with ONCHAIN and as the headline event at Philippine Blockchain Week 2025, this is more than a spectacle—it’s a showcase of power, ambition, and the unstoppable force of community. This isn’t just a fight night, it’s a movement.”

What to Expect

(John Riel Casimero - Photo provided by ONCHAIN)

Denice Zamboanga - Photo from https://www.instagram.com/p/DJMDNT3JDuM/)

Crypto Fight Night ONCHAIN delivers an unforgettable evening where physical power meets digital innovation. Guests can expect professionally staged live boxing matches featuring rising amateur talent, electrifying appearances by 3× World Champion John Riel Casimero and fellow champion Denice Zamboanga, and a one-of-a-kind networking environment brimming with founders, investors, creators, and Web3 leaders.

All of this unfolds in an immersive fight night atmosphere—complete with high-energy lighting, crowd intensity, and music that amplifies every moment. It’s not just an event—it’s a full-sensory experience where the communities of PBW, ONCHAIN, and Crypto Fight Night come together in force.

“Crypto Fight Night ONCHAIN—presented by ONCHAIN Ramp—fuses the pulse of live sport with Web3’s creative energy,” said Jason Dominique, CEO and co-founder of ONCHAIN Labs.

“Our goal is to back builders, celebrate their communities, and prove that acquiring on-chain digital assets can feel as effortless as taking a seat ringside.”

We’re beyond thrilled to partner with Crypto Fight Night Onchain in staging this landmark event at Philippine Blockchain Week! With CFN aligning with the most prestigious blockchain conferences globally, the partnership truly highlights our growth and influence in the space."Philippine Blockchain Week brings Web3 to life through music, gaming, arts, entertainment—and Crypto Fight Night ONCHAIN. With boxing being one of the most-watched sports in the Philippines, it’s the perfect way to draw new crowds into the world of blockchain.

We’re making the future of tech more fun, more accessible, and open to all."

— Janelle Barretto, President and Co-Founder of Philippine Blockchain Week

How to Attend

Crypto Fight Night, presented by ONCHAIN, is an official marquee event of PBW 2025 open to registered attendees. Register here for the event https://lu.ma/qezmf3rg.

PBW Tickets–Quantum Pass (VIP), Cipher Pass (General Admission), and Block Pass (Expo Access) would grant you entry to Onchain with VIP Holders getting priority seating.

Note: No additional ticket is required. Existing PBW 2025 ticket holders can enter for FREE.

Visit https://app.moongate.id/e/philippine-blockchain-week-2025 for more information on PBW Tickets.

Event Snapshot:

What: Crypto Fight Night ONCHAIN® at PBW 2025

When: June 10, 2025

Where: Hall 4, SMX Convention Center Manila

Who: Registered Philippine Blockchain Week 2025 attendees only

About the Brands:

(Photo provided by Crypto Fight Night)

Crypto Fight Night is a high-impact, global boxing event where the worlds of combat sports and cryptocurrency collide. Featuring influencers, pro fighters, and crypto personalities in the ring,

CFN blends entertainment with Web3 culture to create viral moments, build community, and drive massive digital engagement.

(Photo provided by ONCHAIN)

ONCHAIN is a payments company building infrastructure to move everyday finance on-chain.

Its flagship product, ONCHAIN Ramp, enables token-based projects to list and sell digital

assets directly to buyers worldwide—no exchanges, no custodians, no unnecessary steps. Built

on the ONCHAIN® Payment Network (OPN), the platform has attracted over 300 early access

signups from builders seeking a faster, simpler path to market.

Philippine Blockchain Week is the country’s flagship blockchain event, uniting global and local

ecosystems in one platform to drive education, innovation, and inclusion through Web3. Now in

its fourth spectacular year, PBW remains the Philippines’ premier event where global visionaries converge to explore emerging trends, share insights, and drive meaningful collaborations that shape the future of blockchain.

Partners and Acknowledgments

Philippine Blockchain Week 2025 is made possible in collaboration with Blockchain Council of the Philippines, PBW 2025 Co-Hosts 9CAT Group of Thailand and our Gold Sponsors–OKX,ONCHAIN, Political Pump. Silver Sponsors–DVCode, Maya, and XT Exchange, Venom.

Bronze Sponsors–Celo Philippines, Chatoshi.Ai FZCO, DVCOde, XChain Foundation, Stray Shot, World Coin, and Coins.ph

Lastly, we wanted to thank our Media Partners– Bitcoin.com, Bitcoin Addict, Business World, CoinGeek, CignalPlay, CryptoNewsZ, CryptoniteUAE, Jinse Finance, Manila Bulletin, Museigen.Io, NameCoinNews, Newswatch Plus, Plumdale.Co, The Philippine Star, TNC The New Channel, Times of Blockchain, UseTheBitcoin.com, WazzupPilipinas.com, and Web3TV

For media inquiries, collaborations, or to get your PBW tickets to gain free access to CFNONCHAIN Fight Night, head to www.pbw.ph.

Hontiveros Declares: Senate Constitutionally Bound to Proceed with Impeachment Trial Without Delay

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In a resounding call to uphold the integrity of the nation’s democratic institutions, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has delivered a forceful reminder to her fellow lawmakers: the 1987 Constitution mandates the Senate to act—swiftly and decisively—on impeachment proceedings once the articles have been transmitted.

With the political atmosphere growing increasingly tense, Hontiveros took to the Senate floor to dismantle any attempt to defer or sidestep a looming constitutional obligation.

“It is true that the 19th Congress cannot bind the 20th Congress — and all unfinished business will be terminated,” Hontiveros admitted, speaking to the legal nuance that often clouds transitions between legislative sessions. “But this is only true for any work done by us in the exercise of our legislative functions.”

Then, with unwavering conviction, she struck at the heart of the matter:

“Napakahalagang mandato po ng Saligang Batas ito, klaro at walang kalabuan — once we receive the articles of impeachment, trial by the Senate shall forthwith proceed.”

In other words: the Senate cannot, must not, delay.

Hontiveros emphasized that impeachment is not merely a legislative task subject to political convenience or procedural delay. It is a constitutional duty — a solemn and binding mandate placed upon the Senate by the very charter of the Republic.

Her remarks arrive at a critical juncture, with speculation and maneuvering clouding the path forward. Will the Senate rise to meet its constitutional duty? Or will it falter in the face of political tides?

For Hontiveros, the answer is non-negotiable. The Constitution speaks — clearly, forcefully, and without ambiguity. And it demands action.

In times of political uncertainty, voices like Hontiveros’ serve as a rallying cry for truth, transparency, and the rule of law — reminding every Filipino that democracy is not upheld by silence, but by courage.

As the nation watches closely, one question now hangs in the balance: Will the Senate heed the Constitution’s call?

Or will it turn away from the reckoning it was built to face?

FROM BLOODBATH TO CRUCIFIXION: The Rhetorical Retreat and Political Theater of Sara Duterte

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On May 17, 2025, Vice President Sara Duterte sat before the press in Davao City and uttered a phrase that would define the latest—and perhaps most dangerous—act in her increasingly erratic political career:

“I TRULY WANT AN IMPEACHMENT TRIAL BECAUSE I WANT A BLOODBATH!”

No clarification. No nuance. Just a violent, unfiltered provocation broadcast live. The words reverberated across the country, igniting backlash not just for their ferocity, but for what they exposed: a Vice President teetering on the edge of incitement while facing explosive charges—graft, betrayal of public trust, and the alleged orchestration of a plot to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and Speaker Martin Romualdez.

This was no metaphorical flourish in a policy speech. This was not a figure of speech gone awry. This was a calculated detonation.

And make no mistake—Filipinos heard it loud and clear.

A Dangerous Turn in the Drama

The image of Sara Duterte calling for a “bloodbath” as she stares down impeachment was no mere hyperbole. It was a dog whistle to her base, a deliberate challenge to democratic oversight, and perhaps a forewarning of the kind of chaos she’s willing to embrace.

But just two weeks later, in the Dutch city of The Hague—thousands of miles from Philippine soil—Sara changed her tune. Gone was the battle cry. In its place:

“It’s a persecution, some sort of crucifixion. And so, when there’s a crucifixion, there’s blood. So, it’s a bloodbath—my bloodbath.”

With one dramatic pivot, Sara Duterte went from bloodthirsty warrior to bleeding martyr. From instigator to victim. From menace to misunderstood messiah.

Welcome to the Sara Saltik show—equal parts political spectacle, psychological maneuvering, and rhetorical shape-shifting.

The Anatomy of a Retreat

This isn’t just a political backpedal—it’s a textbook case of rhetorical retreat:

Step One: Shock and Awe. Unleash a brazenly aggressive statement to fire up loyalists and strike fear into critics.

Step Two: Play the Martyr. When backlash hits, claim you were speaking “metaphorically,” invoke religious imagery, and position yourself as the sacrificial lamb.

Step Three: Discredit the Process. Frame the constitutional process of impeachment as “persecution,” delegitimize critics as political actors, and cast accountability as a witch hunt.

It’s a classic authoritarian playbook. And we’ve seen it before.

Grandiosity, Paranoia, and Emotional Manipulation

Sara Duterte’s pattern fits the well-documented psychological behavior of strongman politicians. It begins with grandiosity—wherein her words are untouchable, her cause divine, her power absolute. Then comes the paranoia—where any probe is a conspiracy, any criticism is treason. Finally, it escalates into contradictory emotional whiplash—one moment a fist raised in fury, the next, tears on the cross.

This is not a clinical disorder. This is political performance art. It is manipulation by design, meant to confuse, divide, and derail. It’s not madness—it’s strategy.

By reframing the legal proceedings as her “crucifixion,” Sara seeks to derail the seriousness of the charges. She cheapens the gravity of impeachment by wrapping herself in divine symbolism, hoping to convert legal scrutiny into emotional solidarity from her political cult.

But this is no Golgotha. This is the Philippine Senate, and it is long overdue that it be treated with the dignity its constitutional duty demands.

When Power Turns Theatrics Into Threat

Here lies the real danger: when leaders with real power reduce solemn constitutional processes into operatic theater, the rule of law suffers. When metaphors of war and martyrdom dominate our political discourse, oversight becomes persecution, and justice becomes a stage for grandstanding.

Words matter. When Sara Duterte recklessly brandishes terms like “bloodbath”, the chilling effects are not limited to the abstract. They reverberate through institutions. They embolden radicals. They corrode public trust.

And when she later pleads that it was all a misunderstanding? It’s not repentance—it’s a rehearsed second act.

The Senate Must Rise, Not Bow

Let us be absolutely clear: this is not a crucifixion. This is a constitutional process, with mechanisms meant to preserve the integrity of the Republic, not destroy its leaders. Sara Duterte does not get to write the script, choose her costume, and direct the lighting.

She is not the savior, nor is she the victim. She is the accused—and she must answer before the law.

The Senate must rise above the melodrama. It must cut through the noise, the tears, the theater. Because what’s on trial is not merely a Vice President. What’s on trial is our collective ability to hold power accountable, even when it performs martyrdom before the cameras.

Sara Duterte cannot demand blood, then ask for bandages. She cannot wield violent words, then retreat into religious metaphors. She cannot call for a war, then collapse into a wounded plea for pity.

This is not her crucifixion.

This is her reckoning.

And it is long overdue.