Kevin Belingon Eyes Emphatic Victory Over Toni Tauru

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Filipino fighter Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon is seeking a statement-making victory as he is set to face Toni “Dynamite” Tauru on the undercard of ONE: KINGS OF DESTINY in Manila, Philippines on 21 April.

The 28-year-old Baguio City native has had his fair share of highs and lows inside the ONE Championship cage since making his promotional debut five years ago, but he wants nothing short of leaving a lasting impression.

Belingon, a Wushu Sanshou practitioner who prefers to clobber a straight right-left hook combination and throw hard kicks at all levels but particularly to the legs, notched a first-round stoppage of Russia’s Yusup Saadulaev in October 2012.

Meanwhile, Belingon thwarted Australian stalwart Than Vu in April 2013 by delivering a high kick before unleashing a volley of power punches that resulted in a second-round finish.

“The Silencer” attained a highlight-reel knockout of David Aranda Santacana in December 2013 when he uncorked a thunderous left hook that brought the Spaniard’s first ONE Championship outing to a dramatic and decisive close.

Belingon stressed that if the opportunity to score a finish presents itself against Tauru, he will not think twice to grab it.

“Of course, I want that finish. I am always looking for that. If there’s an opening to get the knockout or submission, I will go for that in a split second,” he said.

God Catches Our Fall, Ex-Beauty Queen Tells the DOE Family

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The Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary, Alfonso G. Cusi, believes that "energy empowerment and women empowerment go hand-in-hand". This was the message he made as he graciously gave the stage to the women of the DOE during the culminating activity celebration of the 2017 National Women’s Month.

The DOE Gender and Development chaired by Electric Power Industry Management Bureau, Dir. Mylene Capongcol, invited Miriam Quiambao-Roberto to talk about her life's challenges, struggles and victories.

If her name sounds familiar, it’s because she's the former Miss Miriam Quiambao- the 1999 Miss Universe first runner-up.

Who says the life of a beauty queen would be a walk in the park?

Ms. Miriam Quiambao-Roberto narrated that her slip onstage in the 1999 Miss Universe led to a triumphant stance as she stood up and walked confidently back to center stage, eventually finishing second to Miss Botswana.

She said her international beauty queen status brought her to fame and fortune, but also heartaches as her marriage to Italian business tycoon Claudio Rondinelli ended in divorce after only two years.

She shared how she fought depression brought about by the failed marriage, her attempt to commit suicide, and her spiritual renewal with the help of her second husband, author and business entrepreneur, Ardy Roberto.

Hydropower Plant Restored

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Department of Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi witnessed the start of the first concrete pouring and remedial works of the spillway plunge pool area of the 435 megawatts San Roque Hydropower plant and dam. This hydropower plant rehabilitation is facilitated by construction firm D. M. Consunji, Inc. (DMCI). 

In photo, Sec. Cusi is being briefed by San Roque Power Corporation President Kenshi Iseri, Former DTI Secretary Peter Favila and San Roque Power Plant Operation Personnel during his visit at the said hydropower plant and dam in San Manuel, Pangasinan last week.