Yoshitaka Naito to Defend One Strawweight World Championship Against Alex Silva at One: Warriors of the World

Wazzup Pilipinas!

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced another blockbuster showdown at ONE: WARRIORS OF THE WORLD, scheduled for the Impact Arena in Bangkok on Saturday, 9 December. Undefeated ONE Strawweight World Champion Yoshitaka “Nobita” Naito of Chiba, Japan will defend his title against Alex “Little Rock” Silva of Sao Paulo, Brazil in the main event of the evening.

Ticket information for ONE: WARRIORS OF THE WORLD is available at www.onefc.com.

Yoshitaka Naito, ONE Strawweight World Champion, stated: “Winning the ONE Strawweight World Championship and becoming world champion has always been a dream of mine. To be recognized amongst my peers as the best at what I do, it’s important to me. Having this belt means I am a master of my craft. It hasn’t been easy. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication, but I am prepared to do whatever it takes. Alex Silva is a worthy challenger and an amazing competitor. I look forward to testing my skills against him.”

Alex Silva, ONE World Title Challenger, stated: “Defeating Hayato Suzuki has been one of my greatest accomplishments inside the ONE Championship cage. I was very well prepared to for him, I expected a tougher match and I did not expect him to try to take me down and compete with me on the ground because I knew if it went to the ground that I would submit him. So I saw the armbar, I went for it and now we’re here. I'm competing for the ONE Strawweight World Championship and have a chance to be known as the best strawweight in the world. I'm excited for the opportunity and in the name of Jesus Christ, I will bring this belt back to my team, Evolve! Honor and glory to God!”

Reigning and defending ONE Strawweight World Champion Yoshitaka “Nobita” Naito of Chiba, Japan, is an unbeaten in his professional career with a perfect 12-0 record. He owns six victories by submission and one by knockout. The 33-year-old, who made a name for himself at Japan’s world famous Korakuen Hall competing for Shooto as its Flyweight Champion, captured the ONE Strawweight World Championship in by submitting the Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke in his promotional debut in 2016. Naito makes the second defense of his strawweight belt against Alex Silva in Bangkok this December.

Alex “Little Rock” Silva of Sao Paulo, Brazil, is a second-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and world champion with a professional record of 6-1. Silva is riding high on a five-bout winning streak, rapidly climbing ONE Championship’s stacked flyweight ranks. He is a technical grappling specialist with a penchant for securing highlight-reel submission finishes. With steadily increasing confidence, Silva’s last five victories have all ended in spectacular fashion. In his most recent contest, Silva made quick work of the highly-regarded and previously unbeaten Hayato Suzuki, earning him an opportunity at the ONE Strawweight World Championship.

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Smart Tips in Buying the Right Refrigerator

Wazzup Pilipinas!

The days of boring, old-fashioned refrigerators are gone. Today, manufacturers are constantly innovating technologies that make them more attuned to the needs of today’s buyers. But with the many brands available, how can you be sure that you are making the right choice?

According to Dyeun Zapanta, Sales and Marketing Head of Beko Philippines, households still put great value on the quality of the food that they eat. Despite the hectic pace of today's lifestyle, it is still important to serve only fresh and nutritious meals to your family. That is why your fridge must have all the right features to help you store your food items as best you can.

To help you make the right choice, Beko, one of the largest appliance brands in Europe, listed a few things to consider when buying a new refrigerator.

BGC Opens ‘Season of Passions’ with Two Festivals

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Let the festivities begin in Bonifacio Global City!

Join the BGC community as it brings you its biggest, grandest celebration – the “Season of Passions” as a way to cap off another great year. It will kick off with its annual city fiesta Passionfest, alongside the BGC Arts Center Festival’s “Champions of Passion” from November 24 to 26; followed by a slew of amazing Christmas surprises from November 29 to December 25, and an exhilarating welcome to 2018 with a New Year’s Countdown on December 31.

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Experience the four seasons in BGC’s Passionfest

Recognizing the vibrant global community, Passionfest 2017 is themed “FestivALL in Seasons,” where everyone will get to experience summer, winter, fall, and spring along the whole stretch of Bonifacio High Street.

Gear up and bask in pure, unadulterated fun at the Summer block (starts at 11th Avenue) – explore the street of lost clock, enjoy games and loads of other activities here; As the cold brings in a new spirit, find warmth as you watch soulful performances at the Winter block (9th Avenue); With everything around us changing, celebrate new shapes, new colors, and new life by learning crafts for Holiday gifting at the Fall block (7th Avenue); and like a whiff of fresh air, feel alive and join fitness playoffs, as well as taste what’s cooking by exploring new dishes and gourmet finds at the Spring block (BHS Central) from 11am to 9pm.

Also, watch out for R&B artist Quest’s free concert on Nov. 25, Saturday, 7pm at the Globe Iconic Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater and the community parade on Nov. 26, 3pm at Bonifacio High Street.

Expect surprises from Katipunan Weekend Market, Gourmand Market, Haribon Foundation, Go Pro, The Mind Museum, Bungee Bungee, National Bike Organization, Volkswagen, Locally, Mang Tomas, Nutriasia Philippine Obstacle Sports Federation, Embassy of Denmark, Smile Train, Globe, Makeup Factory, The BookStop Project, and many more.

Admission is free! Just present your passport which may be redeemed at the main activity center. 

BGC Passionfest 2017 is brought to you by Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation in partnership with Huawei and Citibank.

Feel the passion at BGC Arts Center Festival

Spark your creativity!

Happening simultaneously with the Passionfest is the BGC Arts Center Festival with the theme “Champions of Passion: Soulful Feats of Art.” Don’t miss this chance to watch an array of plays, dance, musicals, improvs, workshops, and music from various artistic productions and an Art Tour to visit this year’s newest Art BGC Murals.

Love arts and crafts? Do drop by the BGC Art Mart at the Alveo Central Plaza and support the products of many of our local artists!

BGC Arts Center is located at 26th St. corner 9th Ave. 

For more information and updates on the Season of Passions, stay tuned to BGC’s official Facebook pages at Bonifacio Global City, Bonifacio High Street, and BGC Arts Center.

Schedule of Events

BGC Passionfest [Calendar of activities attached]

November 24-26, 2017 | 11AM onwards

Bonifacio High Street and city center

BGC Arts Center Festival 

November 24-26, 2017 | 9AM onwards

BGC Arts Center 26th Street corner 9th Avenue

For tickets, visit TicketWorld or the BGC Arts Center TicketWorld Box Office.

BGC Art Mart

November 24, 2017 | 4PM-10PM; November 25-26, 2017 | 10AM-10PM

Alveo Central Plaza

Gugmang Giatay: Manila (musical)

November 28-30, 2017 | 8PM

Globe Auditorium, Maybank Performing Arts Theater