Filipino Mixed Martial Artists Emerge Victorious at One FC: Rise of Heroes

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One Fighting Championship (One FC), Asia’s largest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization with a 90% market share, impressed the sold-out crowd in attendance at the state-of-the-art Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena with One FC: Rise of Heroes. Fans were treated to an unforgettable night of mixed martial arts action, culminating in a successful title defense of the One FC Bantamweight World Championship by Bibiano Fernandes. Filipino fans in attendance also had reason to cheer, as all five Filipino mixed martial artists won their respective bouts.

Bibiano Fernandes displayed both grappling and striking skills en route to his first successful title defense. The first round of the main event was fairly even. Fernandes managed to take Masakatsu Ueda down, but Ueda reversed the position and landed a knee before time expired. Bibiano Fernandes established his dominance in the second round. He landed more strikes and also succeeded with a takedown attempt. Fernandes found success in the third round as well, ending the round with a rear naked choke attempt. Fernandes’ world class grappling prowess shone through in the championship rounds as Ueda failed to find an answer to his takedowns. All three judges scored the bout in Fernandes’ favour.

Striking pugilists Eduard Folayang and Kotetsu Boku went to battle in the co-main event, but it was Folayang’s improved wrestling skills that swung the bout in his favor. Both parties were highly respectful of each other’s striking pedigree and were hesitant to strike in the opening exchanges. Folayang took Boku down with an empathic slam in the first round, and came close to finishing the bout with an armbar attempt before time ran out. Folayang’s improved grappling was on full display in the second round, as he took Boku down on several attempts as well as grazed Boku with a spinning wheel kick. After a wild third round where both fighters attacked valiantly in search of the knockout finish, Folayang emerged with his hands raised with a unanimous decision victory.

Mother's Day is Special at Solaire: Ultimate Staycation and Gastronomic Adventure

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There is an old time saying that has guided many of us all throughout the years: "Mothers know best." You will keep hearing it everywhere. There must be a valid reason why it has been very popular, and why many recognize it as a global truth. Our mothers do know what is best for us.

I would have to strongly agree with the statement. It has been proven so many times, with very little exceptions, that mothers do know what is right for all of us. Mothers seem to have that gut feeling to always feel what is truly appropriate for us. We owe our mothers what we are right now, and we could never have reached our current status in life if they were not there to guide us through the better path.

To recognize the very special woman in our life, Solaire has thought of one of the best pampering for our dear mothers in celebration of Mother's Day. From the special discounted rates in the ultimate family staycation to the exquisite set menus in their fine dining establishments, they’ve made sure that this will be one unforgettable Mother’s Day.

Bring the entire family this ‘Mother’s Day weekend’ and stay in one of their luxurious suites with discounted rates. Under the Summer Family Getaway packages, their rooms go as low as PhP6,000++ for Deluxe Room Cityview and PhP7,000++ for the Deluxe Room Bayview. The special rates are also available in Grand Deluxe Cityview (PhP8,000++), Grand Deluxe Bayview (PhP9,000++) and 2-Bay Suite (PhP12,000).

Power Mac Center Launches 19th Store at SM Aura Premier; Introduces Brand Ambassadors

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Creating a brand new retail channel to enhance the shopping experience of Apple customers in the Philippines, Power Mac Center has inaugurated its newest location at SM Aura Premier. Located in an upscale mall at the heart of Taguig City, Power Mac Center SM Aura Premier is the company’s 19th retail store nationwide and the second to open this 2014.

Power Mac Center SM Aura Premier provides swift and convenient access to a wide range of Apple products and premium third party accessories to customers in the locale. An Apple Authorized Service Provider, the newly opened store boasts of a Service Center which caters to all service and repair needs of Mac computers and iOS devices.

Moreover, Power Mac Center SM Aura Premier is well-appointed with a Training Center that offers an array of courses and training programs, reflecting the company’s commitment to provide Apple products and solutions to satisfy the evolving electronic needs of the Filipino consumer.

“The opening of Power Mac Center in SM Aura Premier is a fitting testament to the company’s continued and accelerated efforts to reach out to our valued clients. Our new store heralds another company milestone as Power Mac Center commemorates this year its 20th anniversary in the business of providing a complete Apple experience,” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.