Living the Dream with Spongecola and Emerging OPM Greats at the Apollo Music Festival

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Friday night's usual traffic jam last November 14, 2014 was not a concern for us since we partied all night with some of the great local OPM bands at Circuit Makati. The night was more than spectacular hearing fabulous music live from the performers.

The very first inter-university music festival coming from two of the country's biggest universities, the UP Junior Marketing Association (UPJMA) and DLSU Business Management Society (DLSU BMS), rocked the night with awesome performances from great bands highlighted by the sensational OPM band Spongecola led by Yael Yuzon.

The Apollo Music Festival also featured new artists in town from the famous community online SoundCloud Philippines. SoundCloudPH is an organization of Filipino music enthusiasts who have a strong passion in creating and appreciating music. It is a community committed to improving their craft and supporting fellow musicians and artists. Filipino musicians can exchange tips, ideas and best practices.

There was the SoundClound Philippines Song Writing Competition. The judges were Njelde Mesa,  Nonoy Tan , Jim Paredes and Ito Rapadas! The winner of the night was Mic Manalo who brought home a whopping 10k cash prize.

Other bands include She's Only Sixteen, the Cohens, The Ransom Collective plus a lot more top emerging bands!

Thank you also to Marc Marasigan Music for living the dream with us last Friday! Bravo to Lucio Pua!

Below are some of the photo during the Apollo Music Festival. A lot more photos are available at the official Facebook page of the event.

Filipina Boxers Turned MMA Fighters Ready for One FC: Warrior's Way

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Filipina boxers turned MMA fighters Ana Julaton and Jujeath Nagaowa are both set to show their wares on December at SM Arena.

ONE FC’s May event in Manila earlier this year was a successful endeavour, as both former professional boxers Jujeath Nagaowa and Ana Julaton earned victories and solidified their standing as leading belles of women’s MMA in the Philippines.

At ONE FC: WARRIOR’S WAY on December 5, they aim to put on a repeat performance. Both women will once again be in action on the same night. Nagaowa is set to face Cambodia’s Tharoth Sam while Julaton has a stern test in front of her against Egypt’s Walaa Abbas.

The ONE FC female mixed martial arts scene continues to thrive, especially with the addition of the two former boxers. Julaton previously won both the WBO and IBA Super Bantamweight titles in boxing.

Julaton then decided to try her hand in mixed martial arts and immediately fell in love with the sport. She has now enlisted the help of prominent wrestling coach Ricky Lundell to improve her grappling and is eager to showcase her newfound skills in her next fight.

Julaton is now set to fight in Manila for the second time, and will look to have her hand raised in victory once again in front of her fans in the Philippines.

Aquabest is Proud Hydration Partner of Quezon City International Marathon Night Run

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Fun runs are everywhere. Almost every month I hear about news of fun run events being organized and sponsored by many companies. Of course, in every dehydrating activity such as a run, we need to rehydrate to bring back the water our bodies sweat out.

Aquabest is proud to announce its support for the 4th Quezon City International Marathon (QCIM).

The company would be setting up hydration stations along Quezon Avenue where it will offer free water to the marathon participants. It would also be giving away awesome prizes and joining the on stage program at the Quezon Memorial Circle. The QCIM is being held to honor and celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of Quezon City.

The event is expected to gather 9,000 professional and amateur runners at the Quezon Memorial Circle on November 29. This year also marks the first time the global marathon event will be held at night. The run shall cover only four categories; 3K, 5K, 10K and 21K. The race will be held at the Quezon Memorial Circle, and from there, it will proceed to Quezon Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue before going back to the Quezon Memorial Circle.