Yoshiaki Ito Named President of One Championship (Japan)

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The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship (ONE), has just announced another key addition to its team of senior leaders with the appointment of Japanese executive Yoshiaki Ito as President of ONE Championship (Japan). The promotion looks to expand its reach into the country and other Asian nations in the near future.

Ito is the Founder of X-TANK Consulting, former CEO of Haier Asia Group, and a former Senior Vice President at Sony Pictures Entertainment. During his tenure at Haier, Ito was responsible for US$1.2 billion in revenue and over 6,400 employees. Popularly known in inside circles as a business maverick, Ito’s stringent business acumen and undeniable talent has immensely boosted the performance of every organization he has led.

Born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand, Ito speaks Japanese, Thai, and English. With over 20 years of professional experience, Ito brings with him a plethora of impressive accolades. He has received various awards throughout his career including being named among the Top 100 global leaders/innovators of 2015 by Nikkei Business, the Direct to Top Award and Best Leader Award from Dell Asia Pacific, as well as the Money Ball Award and Global Best Leader Award from Sony Pictures Entertainment, amongst others.

Victor Cui, CEO of ONE Championship stated: “ONE Championship continues to seek out the top executives from various fields to become part of our elite senior management team. Yoshiaki Ito is an excellent asset to have on our team. He, along with our very capable leadership, will be responsible for taking our organization to the next level and beyond. We are excited at the possibilities and welcome Ito-san to the ONE Championship family.”

Yoshiaki Ito, President of ONE Championship (Japan) stated: “I am elated to join ONE Championship, one of the greatest global sports brands. It’s amazing to be a part of the rapid growth of MMA in Asia. I will focus my efforts on developing the budding Japanese market. Japan has always enjoyed sports entertainment and ONE Championship’s unique live event atmosphere is something I am delighted to share with Japanese fans.”

Ito’s appointment as ONE Championship President (Japan) comes in line with the promotion’s plans to expand into the country. Japanese mixed martial arts athletes are an integral part of ONE Championship’s roster, with exciting fighters such as Koji Ando and Kotetsu Boku, as well as reigning ONE Lightweight World Champion Shinya Aoki and ONE Strawweight World Champion Yoshitaka Naito, amongst others.

The move into Japan also remains in line with the company’s aggressive growth and expansion plans. ONE Championship is the first major MMA promotion to hold a live event in mainland China as well as Bangkok, Thailand. Future markets include Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and Australia, to name a few. Events are broadcast to a potential one billion homes in over 118 countries worldwide.

For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit www.onefc.com, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ONEChampionship, and like us on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/ONEChampionship.

Lazada Employee Hacks: An Insider's Guide to the Biggest Online Sale of the Year

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Two days to go before we start Lazada’s biggest sale of the year, Online Revolution! We expect customers to go on a shopping frenzy with great deals from our most trusted brands with up to 95% off. Since 11.11 is just a few days away, Lazada employees shared a few tips for those planning to add lots of stuff in their Lazada shopping cart.

Lazada's Online Revolution, the country's biggest online sale, is so big that it can get overwhelming!

Here are some tips from Lazada employees, so you can get the deals you want easier and faster.


Tip # 1: Fill up your Wishlist
Tristan de Belloy – Chief Marketing Officer

Keeping track of all the items you like is easy with the Lazada wishlist function. Browse the Lazada mobile app or website days before 11.11 and add everything you need and WANT to your wishlist. This makes for easier and faster checkouts come November 11. Advance searching also gives you more time to think about the items you've picked and avoid impulse purchases on the big day. If you're shopping for Christmas presents, then the wishlist can work as a virtual Christmas list as well.

Bonus Tip- Sometimes the best gifts are found in the categories we rarely explore. Check out the highlights tab for featured brands and top deals for the day, to start exploring other product categories.


Tip #2: Lazada Social Media: Treasure Trove of New Items and Discounts
Chelo Bacarro – Partnerships 

Knowledge is power and the best way to get dibs on the latest deals, steals, sale previews and freebies is by following Lazada's social media accounts and getting updates from daily newsletters. Freebies are also up for grabs through social media games and quizzes. Who knows, you might be the next winner of a Lazada Php1,000 voucher in time for November 11.


Tip #3: Don't be stuck behind a desk, download the Lazada Mobile App
Alex Nuyda – Commercial: FMCG 

If you only shop through the Lazada website, it's time to download the App! Not only does this enable you to shop on the go, but you receive real time alerts on special deals and sales. You can also take advantage of app-exclusive offers and discounts that you will never see on the website.


Tip #4: Know your Payment Options
Cha Espiritu – Merchandising 

During big campaigns, banks usually have special discounts or offers for credit or debit card holders. Be on the lookout for these discounts to keep your spending in control! Whether it's an added discount or a cash rebate, these additional savings can cover for more gifts for your friend's yaya or your neighbors pet. When in doubt, there's also the Cash on Delivery option so you don't have to worry about your item - you only pay as soon as it gets to your doorstep. 

Tip #5: Research and Reviews
Paolo Cari – Commercial: Electronics

Read product reviews and check out unboxing videos of items you wish to purchase, especially if the items you want are pricey. Invest in quality products and brands that will make you more confident about your purchases. Just because you got the item at a cheap price, does not make it a good deal. Familiarize yourself with return policies so you don't waste time worrying about regretting a purchase.

Online shopping can save you lots of time during the busiest time of the year. Enjoy the season by spending more time catching up with family and friends than beating the holiday rush. The best part? There's free delivery around Metro Manila, so there's no pressure to consolidate everything in one checkout.

The countdown to the biggest online sale of the year starts now. Visit http://www.lazada.com.ph or download the Lazada mobile app for free via the iTunes store of Google Play store.

Hontiveros: Supreme Court has Failed the Test of History

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The Supreme Court has miserably failed the test of history and broken our hearts. By allowing the remains of the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos to be buried in the Libingan ng mga Bayani, the high tribunal has failed to protect the truth from the Marcoses' fictional universe.

The decision intends to effectively wipe the Marcos slate clean and negate the sacrifices of the thousands of brave souls who fought and suffered under the brutal Marcos dictatorship.

It also aims to contravene the core policy and historical basis of our 1987 constitution, which was drafted to reject martial law. This decision undermined existing laws such as the Human Rights Victims and Reparation Act of 2013 aimed to provide full and effective reparation to the victims of Martial Law and recognition of the abuses that took place.

However, I believe that the SC decision is not executory. The decision to give the late dictator a hero's burial is still in the hands of President Rodrigo Duterte.

I call on the President to respond to the challenge of history and reject with finality all plans to give Marcos a hero's burial. I ask him to rise above his indebtedness and loyalty to the Marcos family. If at all that he received money from the Marcoses for his Presidential bid, President Duterte has no right to return such favors with the history and the dignity of the Filipino people.

President Duterte is at a critical juncture in history. He could either stand up for truth and justice or submit himself as an instrument to the dictator family's desperate attempt to rewrite history and clear their name. I urge the President to choose well.

I also call on my colleagues in the Senate to sign Senate Resolution No. 86, which I filed, expressing the sense that Marcos should not be allowed to be given a hero's burial. At a time when truth and history are threatened, the Senate must make a brave stand.

Lastly, I call on the people -- especially our millennials -- to fight to make sure their own history is not rewritten for them. Let us not forget George Santayana's warning: "those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it."No tombstone, no grandiose cemetery can change the fact that Marcos was not a hero. He was a plunderer, torturer and a thief with a family seeking to rewrite history to serve their interests. It is our duty to stand against this travesty and say--never again. Only then can we look back to the past with pride, and to the future with hope. Let us not fail the test of history.