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Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez on SKY Cable HD

September 13, 2013 by Janey

Too many Alvarez boxers that this fight is named Mayweather vs. Canelo instead of the latter’s last name. Supposedly the highest purse fight in boxing history with $41.5 cool million as his minimum guarantee to just step inside the ring.

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, 23, will be facing 36-year-old Floyd Mayweather Jr. this coming Sunday (Manila time) –both fighters with undefeated record. Mayweather maintains that he is still at the peak of his game and continues to be his usual confident arrogant self.

Canelo is apparently the Spanish translation to the boxer’s ginger hair. No mistake that he is also a world champ even if Mayweather dismisses the fact saying there are just too many belts in the field now and these young bloods easily get one compared to the time veterans really have to earn it the long hard way.

Catch the Mayweather vs. Canelo fight this weekend. SKY Cable is giving this PPV fight FREE and in HIGH DEFINITION via SKYcable FREE VIEW HD to all subscribers with the HD box. The event will air this Sunday, Sept 15. Live telecast begins at 9AM.

For those SKY Cable subscribers who do not have the HD Digibox, other than me suggesting you get one to change your life and up your viewing experience, you can still catch this real-time, as it happens, via LIVESTREAMING on iWantv also at 9AM.

UFC on ABS-CBN Presents Mark Muñoz, A 3-Part Special on The Filipino Wrecking Machine

June 27, 2012 by Janey

After the huge success of bringing NBA games to Free TV, ABS-CBN presents another top caliber sports content to local television audience. The local audience is very fortunate to get FREE access to these first-rate shows and programs that only a network stalwart like ABS-CBN can provide. Sports fans should laud the network’s efforts in bringing the UFC and the sport of mixed martial arts closer to Filipino hearts.

Early this year, Mark Muñoz flew in Manila to visit the Philippines. Muñoz came home to his roots for the first time. With press cons for the media and fans alike, Mixed Martial Arts clinics, autograph-signing and photo op sessions, Muñoz was still able to include a visit to his parents’ respective hometowns in his itinerary. Born on the US naval base in Japan, Muñoz’ parents relocated to the US Navy Town of Vallejo, California when he was 2 years old –so he was particularly happy to be exposed to the Filipino culture.

Via Getty Images / ESPN UK website

At 34, Mark Muñoz has already made his name in the UFC scene as top contender in the middleweight category and is actually ranked #3 in the world by Sherdog in that weight division as of March 2012.

Bamboo Band Disbanding, Reasons Why Bamboo is Disbanding

January 12, 2011 by Janey

I guess all of us are in shock hearing the latest in music news.

My photos of Bamboo in 2006

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There are always reasons why a band is breaking up, whether all of the band members want to do different things or move forward to a different group or reach a standpoint where creative differences are intolerable… one thing is for sure, Bamboo will always be remembered for the original Pinoy music they brought to us listeners.

Bamboo’s Message over http://www.bamboo.com.ph:

Hello Everybody,

We started the band 2002-2003, playing for small venues or to whoever just wanted to sit down and listen to 4 old dogs that refused to grow up and continued to do what we know we were born to do (it took me awhile, I confess). No one believed in us at the start. Always with a chip on our shoulder we were able and willingly ready to prove doubters wrong.

Here we are 7 or 8 (to the few) years later. (A lifetime in this business)

Things change.

As a group, we’ve come to a point where you have to trust your gut, your heart, and your head and accept that all things change. The hardest part as always is to know when to pack it up and part ways. We’ve learned that this journey is not only about us but includes all who came along for the trip. Family, friends, and of course our front row believers who were there for the best reason of all. To simply listen. So it didn’t come easy winding down to this decision.

So here we go- IT’S OFFICIAL- THE BAND- IT’S OVER.

A chapter closes and a new one begins. So what happens next? I don’t know. 2011 and I readily look forward to tomorrow’s “I don’t knows” and hiccups. So “here we go” a new page.

This is not the end. We move forward for all the right reasons. This is not a sad day. Music will forever be a part of our lives and I couldn’t imagine us just simply walking away. Not possible. All I see are possibilities.

Our friends, fans, supporters, and believers. Thank You.

To the few brave producers out there. Thank you.

Our business partners throughout the year. Thank you.

To EMI and Polyeast. Thank you.

This is not goodbye.

Bamboo Manalac

I am a huge fan. Bubba is a bigger fan… a supporter, a believer. He still can’t believe that the band indeed disbanded. One friend said, with Bamboo leaving a band named “Bamboo”, it doesn’t make sense for the rest of the band to stay on. Even if the band’s name Bamboo really stands for “resilience” or strength of character or music, it really won’t be the same without Bamboo, Ira, Nathan and Vic weaving music together.

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I’m sure all the Bamboo fans are anticipating the last gig of Bamboo somewhere someday. Will there ever be?

Bamboo

Francisco “Bamboo” Mañalac, Ira Cruz, Nathan Azarcon and Vic Mercado,

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Pacquiao vs Margarito on November 14, 2010

October 21, 2010 by Janey

Will another one bite the dust?

Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao steps again in the ring on November 14^th, Manila Time, to face another opponent in the face of Antonio Margarito. They will plow it out for a vacant WBC (World Boxing Council) Jr. Middleweight Title that, to some critics, is a fictitious weight class.

Filipinos would like to believe that this would be another easy win for Pacquiao since he is the best pound for pound fighter in the world and Antonio Margarito is coming off a 1-year suspension for getting caught trying to use illegal hand wraps. If Pacquiao does win, it will be a new title in his eight weight class.

But don’t write off Margarito just yet. Margarito’s camp says that his height, reach and size will be the difference. He better know how to use them though because with Pacquiao’s speed, he doesn’t have enough time to strategize deliberately in the ring. He won’t be able to see what hit him.

And this will be another walk in the park for the boxing champ, Manny Pacquiao. I really hope that Margarito puts up a great fight against Pacquiao to give the boxing fans their money’s worth. Otherwise, it’s just a win-win scenario for both fighters with huge purses in their pockets while the biggest loser is… the fans. Pac, pac, pac!

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Manny Pacquiao Faces Miguel Cotto in the Ring

Pacquiao Meets Cotto or Mosley?

The Real Deal: Pacman Signs with ABS-CBN

July 6 Marked the 1^st Round Between Ateneo and DLSU

Unfinished Business: Pacquiao v. Marquez

Manila Ice and the Philippine Heat

It’s a Match: Pacquiao – Hatton

Pacquiao Floored Hatton

Shane Mosley Wants To Meet Pacman in the Ring

Floyd Mayweather Injured

Pacquiao – Cotto Face Off Brewing

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In the Flesh: Raw and Raring

May 19, 2010 by Janey

Guess who Bubba was training with last Saturday? 😉

He is a Filipino-British actor, host and commercial model that can make hundred of girls flushed with fever just by flashing his bright melting smile.

Bubba and Coach Basas gave him a crash course in MMA to get him prepped for his new show.

In Action:

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Positioning

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Armbar

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Superman Punch!!! 🙂

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Packing 🙂

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Guess who owns those white gloves he used? 😉

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He’s quite simple and unpretentious. He was open to learn and eager to practice. Without gripes about taking a break, the heat or an aching muscle. No star complexities at all –something that would definitely make you adore him more… even off cam.

Derek Ramsay Training Album

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The Fight is On! Pacquiao versus Clottey. March 13, 2010

January 14, 2010 by Janey

There’s going to be a fight on March 14, 2010 (Manila Time). Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao will stand at one corner. The question is, who will stand at the other corner? Will it be Ghanaian Joshua Clottey or Floyd Mayweather Jr.? After weeks of negotiation circus, Top Rank’s Bob Arum finally decided to set the WBO welterweight title fight against Clottey. The negotiation fizzled out between the two dominant American boxing promotional companies when Mayweather Jr’s camp demanded for a rigorous drug testing procedure –random examination like the Olympics that can be really close to the fight night.

The boxing commission only requires urine testing but the stringent drug testing will call for random blood and urine sampling prior to and after the proposed fight. Team Pacquiao couldn’t agree to the blood testing 30 days before the match concerned that this might affect Pacman’s performance. Pacquiao filed a lawsuit against Mayweather’s camp last month, claiming several members had defamed him by intimating he uses performance-enhancing drugs.

The Pacquiao-Mayweather fight was supposed to be one of boxing’s biggest revenue-generating fights. There’s still time before March to reopen talks but Arum has closed his doors to Mayweather for March, more especially that he feels Mayweather will start the nonsense media talk again about the testing and regulations.

Pacquiao’s new opponent in Clottey is a strong, aggressive African that beat Zab Judah of the United States for the IBF Welterweight title in August 2008 and lost a split decision to Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto last June.

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Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Coming to a Close?

December 5, 2009 by Janey

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum made a trip to the Philippines to talk to Manny Pacquiao, who broke records of being the only champion with 7 world boxing titles under his belt. After Pacquiao’s clear welterweight win over Miguel Cotto last November, everyone is slating Floyd Mayweather Jr. as the next in line to face the formidable Filipino boxer.

March 13, 2010 is the date they are eyeing. This can be the biggest boxing event of next year since people have been anticipating this match-up. Pacquiao is the top pound-for-pound fighter while Mayweather is currently No.2 –although the No.1 position is not new to Mayweather since he was No.1 before he retired in June 2008.

The public has been clamoring for this fight to happen but according to Freddie Roach, Pacquiao’s coach, March 13 is too fast a turnaround. Remember that Pacquiao suffered a broken eardrum during his duel with Cotto. Roach wants Pacquiao to be in his best possible shape before he steps again in the ring. Roach is looking into a May 2010 bout but that will coincide with the election month. Pacquiao already filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) this week to run for Congress.

Ticket for the live fight is expected to cost around $2,500 (P117,500) while the cheapest seats at around $500 (P25,000).

Will Schaefer and Arum get this deal done and set a fight date before the 2^nd half of next year? The public will have to wait and see.

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Colt45 URCC 15 “Onslaught” Fight Result

November 23, 2009 by Janey

Last Saturday, my friend/”sole” sister Madz and I was at the 15^th installation of Universal Reality Combat Championship dubbed, “Onslaught.” This time it was staged at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Thank goodness that the World Pyro Olympics was staged at the Fort or we would have been caught in heavy traffic.

We came in a bit late (1^st round already started) but thank goodness, Jerome had two seats saved and we were able to find relatively good seats in the elevated PHP 300-ticket area (last time we paid for VIP seats at PHP 1K++, I strained my neck. Downside of PHP300 -rowdy drunk guys who make never-ending speculative commentaries and a fool of themselves).

FIGHT RESULTS

1. Hideo Morikawa (Kyokushinkai) vs Ramonito Pabroa (d’ Elements)

Result: Morikawa won via armbar

2. Alvin Ramirez (Yaw Yan Buhawi) vs Roy Docyogen (Lakay Wushu)

Result: Docyogen won by unanimous decision

3. Lando Espinosa (Elorde MMA) vs George Lusadan (Lakay Wushu)

Result:

4. Sabah Fadai (DEFTAC Cebu/Revolution Fight Team) vs Aden Zarco (Benibe MMA)

Result: Fadai won via KO

5. Jlimar Tanagayan (Cenojas MMA) vs Mags Gonzales (Oriental Negros Top Team)

Result:

6. Eric Kelly (Yaw Yan Ardigma) vs Luke Mark Catubig (Oriental Negros Top Team)

Result:

7. Marcus Valda (DEFTAC) vs Vincent Pajaro (Hybrid Yaw Yan)

Result: Valda won via TKO. Pajaro’s corner throws in the towel.

8. Ali Khatibi (DEFTAC) vs Andrew Benibe (Benibe MMA)

Result: Stoppage by the doctor due to accidental eye gouge. Khatibi retains title.

9. Caloy Baduria (Elorde MMA) vs Zhang Tie Quan (Black Tiger Team China)

Result: Zhang won via armbar

10. Mark Sangiao (Lakay Wushu) vs Justin Cruz (Spike 22)

Result: Cruz won via guillotine choke

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I wasn’t able to take that many photos unlike last time because I wanted to concentrate on the fights. I was able to take a few during the earlier bouts.

This got to be one of the best fight card, even the undercard fights were action-awesome. One undercard that Gracie Barra Cebu contender won had half the body of Zarco flying out of the ring with his kick. It was indeed a great kick catapulting your opponent between the ropes knocked out. It’s another thing though to add insult to injury by taunting a man in stupor.

I think there were 4 title-ridden MMA bouts –the last 4 fights that started off with Marcus Valda and Vincent Pajaro squaring off. I really liked the pre-fight video presented prior to introducing the fighters –gives some off-the-ring drama and humanizes the fighters a bit (it’s sick how some drunkards go there and rally the fighters like they’re in a cockpit watching roosters slash each other until they bleed out.) The fighters are athletes too, you know. Some of them are really technically adept and not only there to gut it out.

As soon as the bell clonked, my good friend Marcus (SEA Games wrestling champ in two categories) immediately took control of the match. He dominated position against then heavyweight champion Pajaro from the Hybrid Yaw Yan team. He got Pajaro’s back and unleashed damaging punches to the head. Pajaro momentarily escaped the disadvantaged position and was able to get back on his feet. But Marcus had something up his rashguard sleeve when he took Pajaro down like he was only fighting a featherweight champ. Marcus did an incredible suplex, which is basically an offensive move used in professional sport wrestling where you pick up your opponent off the ground and then using the large portion of his own body weight to drive him down. The whole crowd ooh-ed and aah-ed in astonishment. Marcus had great base that toppled Pajaro’s strength of trying to put him off. He held Pajaro down with full control. He took his time and let loose few more harmful blows to Pajaro’s face. Finally, Pajaro’s corner threw in the towel –literally in the middle of the ring. Referee stopped the fight.

The Khatibi and Benibe fight was the most cautious match –with both fighters measuring the other without quite an offensive attack. Benibe at one point accidentally kneed Khatibi’s groin area. Later on, Khatibi accidentally poked Benibe’s eyes. The doctor didn’t want Benibe to continue. Without a decisive result, Khatibi retained the title.

Co-main event round, Caloy “Bad Boy” Baduria looked ready for his opponent returning from China –coming from a light heavyweight division win against Remand Lazaro. Both fighters weren’t strangers to each other as they have seen the same determined eyes in the ring before. Zhang Tie Quan won the first meet against Baduria. …and he won the 2^nd meet last Saturday via armbar. It’s surprising that Baduria hasn’t learned how to defend against that strategy and still somehow gave away his arm. This is not the first time he has tapped out due to an armbar trap.

The main event is the excellently conditioned Mark Sangiao pitted against the well-rounded Justin Cruz returning from Guam. I personally like Justin Cruz because he is a seasoned athlete and shows a lot of heart in his fights. This was the match I was really anticipating, other than Marcus’ URCC debut, because Mark Sangiao has earned my respect too after having an undefeated record (with strong fights) before his first loss in URCC 7, the Art of War, where Filipino MMA fighters were up against Chinese MMA fighters. That was back in December 2005 –Bubba’s last match as well. Almost 4 years since I saw Sangiao back in the URCC ring again.

Reigning champ Justin “The Shocker” Cruz of Spike 22 didn’t make it easy for Lakay Wushu’s Sangiao to reclaim the belt he once had. He once again impressed me by locking in a tight guillotine around Sangiao’s neck –guillotine that actually prevents airflow to the lungs. It was quite tricky to pull –but Cruz’ execution was done beautifully and successfully. Sangiao is a formidable foe not known to tap out –but unexpectedly, he did.

Enjoyed the show with Team DEFTAC (Jerome, Carlo, Janna, Floyd, newly promoted to purple Toffy and Lai) 🙂

(With Maddie)

It was another heart-stopping show. URCC only gets better as the MMA fighters are more learnt and get more skillful. Eagerly anticipating the next “Bakbakan na!” event.

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Another One Bites the Dust: Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao Wins Over Miguel Cotto Via TKO

November 16, 2009 by Janey

The Pacman still has the hand and foot speed and the left big swing to grab another belt –his seventh world title across several weight classes. He proves once again that he is the best pound for pound fighter of his time.

The MGM Grand was packed to the roof, with seats all sold-out; the anticipating crowd inside the arena watched one of the best matches of Pacquiao as of late (Pacquiao supposedly got a 13 million dollar purse. Add the endorsements to that and you have the richest Filipino boxer of all time…).

Round 1 appeared to be Cotto’s round throwing more punches and with them landing on Pacman’s head and body.

Round 2 was clearly Pacquiao’s round scoring a knockdown from Cotto. Cotto showed ferocious counterpunches. The Pacman was too quick to sustain serious damage. When Pacquiao unleashed a leftie, Cotto fell to the floor, dazed. Since then Cotto didn’t look like he was the same fighter that stepped in the ring barely 5 minutes that passed.

Rounds 3-7 were all in Pacquiao’s favor marking another knockdown from Cotto in Round 4. Everyone held their breath predicting that the bout will end soon with Pacquiao unleashing the deadliest that will bring Cotto down for the third time –and for good.

However, the 29-year old underdog from Puerto Rico didn’t relent so easily. He got pumped up with his second wind and worked the ring, letting Pacquiao run after him. He released a few jabs and body shots that connected. It seems like he was back on his strategy of attacking Pacquiao’s body.

Judging from Pacquiao’s cauliflower ear and minor cuts under his eyes along with some bruises, Cotto did land some heavy shots of his own. It was definitely a toe-to-toe match than Pacquiao versus Hatton or Dela Hoya. You definitely got your money’s worth watching the fight.

Despite a puffed and brutally bruised face and spitting blood, Cotto stayed in the game, unyielding, hanging on to every round, surviving. He earned my respect with his athleticism -I heard he’s also loved like Pacquiao because he’s really a very nice guy outside the ring. Rounds 9 and 10, he looked hopeful to land a devastating left hook that can knock Pacquiao out. But Pacquiao just wouldn’t have it –and he also didn’t want the fight to go to scorecards even if it was clearly his arm the referee would raise at the end of the day. He wanted a knockout that his coach, Freddie Roach predicted.

Referee Kenny Bayless stepped in for the boxer’s safety and waved his hands to put an end to the fight after Cotto received a big left to the head and looked like he couldn’t defend himself intelligently. The end came in the 55-second mark of the final round.

Pacquiao has successfully stripped off Cotto his WBO welterweight belt. Pacquiao’s speed coupled with throwing many punches from different angles is a firepower that is tough to extinguish -plus the fact that he has the unwavering heart of a champion.

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Colt45 URCC “Onslaught”

November 12, 2009 by Janey

On November 21, 2009, witness Mixed Martial Arts action at its finest! The Universal Reality Combat Championship presents the COLT 45 URCC “Onslaught.” This time, the URCC moves to its new home the World Trade Center! The event boasts of FOUR title bouts! Headed by the Bantamweight titlebout between reigning champ Justin “The Shocker” Cruz of Spike 22 Guam versus former titleholder Mark “The Machine” Sangiao! Almost four years since his last fight inside the URCC ring, Sangiao will try to reclaim the belt he once had. Does he still have it or will Cruz “SHOCK” the highland fighter?

Featured in the Co-Main event fight is the Middleweight title rematch between titleholder Zhang Tie Quan of China versus former champ Caloy “Bad Boy” Baduria. Baduria lost his title to Zhang at last year’s URCC Indestructible event which made people doubt Baduria’s capability as a formidable Middleweight contender. When Baduria went up to the light heavyweight division at last July’s 14th installment “Aggression,” and severely punished Cuban fighter Remand Lazaro for the belt, he specifically asked for a rematch with Zhang with the goal to be the first to occupy two belts at the URCC. Eight other fights showcase Filipino MMA fighters slugging it out for the chance to be called the best MMA fighter in the country!

Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) is the first professional mixed martial arts event based in the Philippines founded in 2002 by Filipino BJJ fighter Alvin Aguilar, who has been in the underground fighting scene for some time. It is considered a professional sport in the Philippines and is under the supervision of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB).

For tickets, call Ticketnet at 9115555. For more details, call 3810940 or log on to www.urccmma.com. Tickets are also available at Chris Sports, Yoshinoya branches, and thru Globe GCash.

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Boyzone Stephen Gately 33 Died During Holiday in Majorca

October 12, 2009 by Janey

Remember Boyzone, Irish band with a string of hits in the 1990s? -the band of Ronan Keating and the complete rival of Backstreet Boys then?

The Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, 33, died last weekend while on holiday in Majorca off the coast of Spain. He was vacationing in Majorca with his partner Andrew. Gately, married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006. He revealed 10 years ago that he was gay.

He reportedly died after a night out.

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PBB Double Up

October 6, 2009 by Janey

I missed the opening night of the Philippine reality hit TV show, PBB. This newest season dubbed as PBB Double Up launched last Sunday with 10 housemates and 2 pairs of male twins. The housemates were chosen from 57,824 applicants who personally went to the 18 audition sites located worldwide.

Princess, the Sassy Vamp ng Cebu

Tom, the Romantic Stud ng Samar

Delio, the Simpatikong Kusinero ng Batangas

Paul Jake, the Negosyante Prince ng Cebu

Jason, the Boy Astig ng Mindoro

Melissa, the Inday Kengkay ng Gen San

Yuri, the Multilingual Hottie ng Japan

Carol, the Conservative Pharmacist ng Tondo

Mariel, the Struggling Mom ng Davao –is she the one who looks a bit like Wendy Valdez from PBB Season 2?

Yhel, the Young Widow ng Pampanga

Toffi, the Basket Bolero ng Rizal, and his twin brother Kenny, the Joker Jock ng Rizal

JP, the Jetsetter Dad ng Quezon City,and his twin brother JM, the Delightful Dad ng Quezon City.

Paul Jake, Kenny, Yuri, Princess and Tom are the ones emerging to have interesting personalities.

The housemates are billeted separately in two houses and right after the opening night, the twin pair were put to a challenge. Inside the confession room that adjoins the two houses, Big Brother instructed the two sets of twins—JP and JM as well as Toffi and Kenny not to inform the other housemates about the other twin.

Image Source: PBB Multiply Site

The twins went to separate houses and spent some time there when Big Brother called them again to instruct them to exchange places. If they failed in this task, they will incur the penalty of forced eviction. Last night’s first official EP showed that the house where most of the girls are staying suspect that something is up, particularly Carol, the conservative pharmacist and instructor from Tondo. Melissa, the supposedly funny one from the group noticed the difference in weight and facial features when the other pair substituted.

Tune in to know if the big double secret will be busted before the actual reveal. This ABS-CBN show airs every weeknight, right after Dahil May Isang Ikaw.

The Big Winner of PBB Double Up will get P1 million cash, a house and lot worth P2.5 million, a water business franchise, and an Asian tour. Aside from that, the Final Four will get to choose charitable institutions that will receive cash amounts equivalent to what they would be taking home.

PBB Steaming is available on SKY Cable. Call 631-0000 for more information.

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Sex and the City 2 to Cancel Filming?

September 29, 2009 by Janey

Is it true that there’s a storm brewing in the horizon? SJP and Kim Cattrall, both stressed on the set, still can’t get along? Crew says filming is not anymore fun and is always awkward.

According to OK! magazine, the feud between Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall isn’t over, and is actually threatening to derail production on the new movie.

A source told the mag: “While the cast is all smiles on the outside, the level of dislike is unbelievable. No-one is having a good time on this shoot.”

On top of this, Sarah Jessica Parker seems to be struggling to balance her role as Carrie Bradshaw with her duties as a mother to son James and new twins Marion and Tabitha.

“The crew have taken to calling her ‘Carrie Sadshaw’. When she doesn’t have to be ‘on’ in her scenes, she looks so sad,” added the source.

Kim Cattrall is lashing out reports that she and her “Sex and the City” co-stars don’t get along on the set, but admits she doesn’t want to spend her time off the set with them.

The actress has been quoted by marieclaire.co.uk as saying, “Do you get along with your colleagues all the time? If you’re spending 18 hours a day at work, the last thing you want to do is go and have a drink with the people who you just spend the day with. You just need to get away.”

Cattrall, 51, also defended her action of why she asked for a bigger paycheck in the upcoming movie of the hit HBO TV show. She admitted she complained about the difference in wages between the show’s main star Sarah Jessica Parker and the rest of the girls, but she insisted she deserves a better offer, as co-stars Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon also do.

She said, “I never expected to be paid what Sarah was being paid. But I felt that the offer was not worthy of what the three of us had contributed. And I spoke up about it. I feel like I stuck my neck out. I fought. I don’t ever want to be on a set where I feel undervalued.”

Is there going to be a flashback scene? That should be fun.

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New Line Cinema’s Sex and The City 2 Began Filming in New York

September 23, 2009 by Janey

Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda take another bite out of The Big Apple.

TMZ has been showing a lot of spoilers on their show. For instance, their paparazzi hounded Kim Cattrall wearing a wedding gown.

“Sex and the City 2,” the sequel to the 2008 summer blockbuster, has begun principal photography in—where else?—New York City. Returning in their starring roles as the four great friends are Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon. “It’s a great privilege to be spending time again with this beloved cast and crew and to be filming in New York City,” says Parker. “We look forward to the next few months of this adventure.”

Of course, where would these women be without their men? Also back for the much-anticipated sequel are Chris Noth as Mr. Big, David Eigenberg as Steve, Evan Handler as Harry, Jason Lewis as Smith, Mario Cantone as Anthony and Willie Garson as Stanford Blatch.

“Sex and the City 2” also reunites the original creative team from the series and the first feature. Michael Patrick King is once again directing from his own screenplay. States King, “We are thrilled to have the luxury to continue to tell the story of these four iconic women characters: Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha. We will do our best to entertain the loyal fans who were so supportive of the first movie.”

King is also producing with John Melfi, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Darren Star. The executive producers are Toby Emmerich, Richard Brener and Marcus Viscidi. Also returning will be director of photography John Thomas, production designer Jeremy Conway, composer Aaron Zigman and costume designer Patricia Field.

Set to be released in theaters June next year, “Sex and the City 2” is the follow-up to the first film, which pulled in more than $415 million worldwide. The original film was inspired by the phenomenally popular, award-winning HBO series based on the writings of Candace Bushnell.

The majority of filming will take place in and around the city of New York.

New Line Cinema presents “Sex and the City 2.” Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, will be distributing the film worldwide.

I hope Carrie’s fashion fares better this time around. The rest of the group had better styling than Carrie in the first installment.

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Manila News Today: Sept. 4, 2009

September 4, 2009 by Janey

Presidential Race to the Altar?

Senator Manuel Roxas II has sacrificed his presidential bid for 2010 to give way to fellow Liberal Party member, Senator Benigno “Noy Noy” Aquino III, who is currently away in Zamboanga to seek spiritual guidance. He will be back on Monday but will probably reveal his decision on whether or not to run for president after September 9, the 40^th mourning day of his mother, former President Cory Aquino.

During his speech at Club Filipino, the same venue where President Cory Aquino took her oath as the first woman president, he urged people to pray with him to assess people’s readiness to accompany him in this fight.

Meanwhile, Noy Noy’s sister, celebrity host Kris Aquino said in her show, Showbix News Ngayon, that she is giving 100 percent support to her brother in case he decides to run a presidential campaign. She further declared on Wednesday night that she requested Noy Noy to remain single for the meantime since he already has enough big decisions on his plate as it is.

People tend to speculate that Kris might have reservations about the current girlfriend of Noy Noy, Shalani Soledad, a councilor of Valenzuela’s 2^nd district.

Kris retracts her statement Thursday evening on SNN and apologized for meddling in her brother’s love life. She again promised not to talk about Noy Noy’s affairs of the heart.

(Photo Source: http://www.liberalparty.ph)

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Manny Pacquiao Faces Miguel Cotto in the Ring

July 23, 2009 by Janey

After a soiree of dialogues and press releases, Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao will face Puerto Rican boxer Miguel Cotto in the ring. The next Pacquiao event is slated on November 14, 2009 and will be held in Las Vegas.

Both fighters have agreed to meet at a catch weight of 145 pounds, which is two below the welterweight limit and five above the light-welterweight maximum limit.

World Boxing Association welterweight titleholder Shane Mosley has publicly showed in the past several weeks his eagerness to fight the boxing superstar, but promoter Bob Arum who handles affairs for both Pacquiao and Cotto, is more keen on setting a match-up between Pacman and Cotto. Mosley was even willing to fight at 140 lbs and at only 40% revenue cut. The 10% give on the purse wasn’t too attractive for Pacquiao’s camp and have decided to close the deal with Cotto’s camp.

Expectedly, the Mayweather Jr. and Marquez fight in September 20 (Manila Time) will also be highly anticipated since this is Mayweather’s comeback after his retirement. The fight was postponed to September (from May) due to Mayweather’s rib injury sustained during training.

Both Mayweather and Marquez return to the ring in September, while Pacquiao’s rumored 2^nd to the last fight is set 2 months after. Boxing fans are eager to see if Mayweather will triumph in that meet to face Pacquiao.

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Colt 45 URCC XIV Aggression Fight Result

July 21, 2009 by Janey

In nuclear strategy, a first strike is a pre-emptive surprise attack employing overwhelming force. But at last Saturday’s URCC XIV Aggression, Eduard Folayang and AJ Aguon proved that game theories don’t necessarily apply in the ring. Both fighters launched offensive attacks as well as counterforce that led the decision to the judges’ scorecard. With a unanimous decision, the SEA Games Champion Eduard Folayang retained his welterweight title keeping his record still UNDEFEATED.

The Lakay Wushu bet kept his losing record unmoving at 0. He has won every contest that he fought gathering undeniable respect from Pinoy MMA fight fans. During URCC XII Supremacy’s main fight, Folayang faced Caloy Baduria from Elorde MMA Team and won that fight with a technical knockout via RSC. Most expected that the match versus Aguon of Spike 22 who flew in from Guam, will result in the same. Except that Aguon is made of tougher material.

The other main fight was also a match to talk about. Marcus Valda supposedly begged off from his first URCC debut due to a medical condition. Hybrid Yaw-Yan’s Henry Kobayashi was able to tap Remand Lazaro as the replacement for Valda. Lazaro was plucked to fight Caloy Baduria and he was spirited to fight for the light heavyweight belt. Lazaro is a Cuban National based in the US who came to the country some months ago to train for his September Art of War stint. He cross-trains with the Yaw Yan team for kickboxing. But first and foremost, he is an experienced boxer and MMA fighter with a professional MMA record of 4-0. It was clearly a good match since Baduria is also a natural boxer.

During the fight, Lazaro tried a few times to take down Caloy Baduria but surprisingly, Baduria’s sprawl was more impressive than usual, deterring the attempts of Lazaro to take it to the ground. Unlike before, Baduria promptly went to his training and worked to improve his grappling skills. The Yaw Yan fighter attempted again and again to take Baduria down but he was unsuccessful.

By chance later in the first round, Lazaro managed to take Baduria down and got to side mount. Baduria punished Lazaro for that take down and targeted his opponent’s mid-section that affected Lazaro’s breathing. Lazaro wasn’t doing anything while on the ground and eventually grew tired trying to hold the massive Baduria down. There wasn’t much going on that the referee had to reset them to standing position. Lazaro had difficulty standing up and was staggering in his steps. The ref asked him if he could still continue. When the ref asked him the third time, he waved his hand to say no (verbal/gesture submission). He was given an oxygen mask after.

First strike goes to Eduard Folayang

Eduard Folayang lashed a couple of blows to Aguon’s face that connected. One hook landed on the Aguon’s face that left a big purplish bruise. His right side was pretty swollen creating a Mt. Rushmore on that cheek. Folayang wanted to balance the other cheek by carrying out his punching ammunitions. Aguon was quick on his feet dodging missiles approaching his direction. Despite receiving “close low blows” from Folayang’s knees, the Guam fighter never wavered, not even when one actually hit home. The ref paused the fight allowing Aguon to recover. Match rules give the fighter a full 5 minutes but Aguon was eager to fight. He was there to fight and not leisure on a picnic break. He called off the time and motioned to the ref that he wanted “to get it ON.”

Do not write off just yet the second strike capabilities of Guam. Unlike the sordid first match of the night where one fighter claimed to be choking on his blood, AJ Aguon wasn’t there to fool around. He meant business. And the deal he wants to close, staring him on the face at that moment is Eduard Folayang. The groin shot wasn’t a deal breaker for him.

The other superpower might have a lower level of deterrence response after the first strike. Aguon unleashed a deadly side step counter blow that left a cut on Folayang’s eye area. The blood continued to stream down the Wushu fighter’s face that the ref had the cut checked by a doctor. Folayang is not one to abandon his mission. With blood flowing down his eye making it extremely difficult for him to see, he braved the fight.

The Superfight was an excellent match. Both players got up from their weakened position and went to war even if it appeared at one point that they were unable to continue. Each fighter testing each other’s arsenal to the point that survival is a question. Both fighters were in tiptop shape attempting to destroy each other’s arsenal.

The main fight was the best fight I’ve seen in the last four URCCs where both fighters were very professional, matched toe to toe, and had a lot of heart and gut.

URCC XIV Aggression Fight Result

Match	Winner	Team	Loser	Team	Result	Time	Round
1	Jet Lumawag	DEFTAC Bacolod	Joel Taon	Kampilan Yaw Yan	Ref stoppage	6:34	1
2	Charles de Tomas	D’ Elements Gym	Franz Altarejos	DEFTAC	Ref stoppage	9:53	1
3	Erwin Focad	Lakay Wushu	Lando Espinosa	Elorde MMA	Ref stoppage: dislocated shoulder	1:03	1
4	Badong Domasian	Elorde MMA	Richie Redman	CPFC	Tap out	2:39	1
5	Eric Kelly	Yaw Yan Ardigma	Robert Buminaang	Way of Champions	Submission choke	2:00	1
6	Reggie Amarante	DEFTAC	Raymond Carlos	Hybrid Yaw Yan	Ref stoppage	3:03	2
7	Mike Natividad	WAP/Phil. Army	Ruben Sumido	Yaw Yan Texas	RNC: Rear Naked Choke	1:19	1
8	Vicente Pajaro	Hybrid Yaw Yan	Sugar Ray Estrada	Elorde MMA	Armbar	4:08	1
9	Caloy Baduria	Elorde MMA	Remand Lazaro	Hybrid Yaw Yan	Verbal submission: Fatigue	9:01	1
10	Eduard Folayang	Lakay Wushu	AJ Aguon	Spike 22 (Guam)	Judges scorecard: Unanimous	20:00	2

URCC Video (to be posted soon)

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Pacquiao Meets Cotto or Mosley?

July 20, 2009 by Janey

Is the Pacquiao fight in November against Cotto coming around the bend? Or are there still talks underway for a Pacquiao versus Mosley meet? Since it’s taking time for Pacquiao’s camp to negotiate the weight issue with possible Puerto Rican foe Miguel Cotto, Mosley is lurking again trying to outbid Cotto’s camp for the fight.

Shane Mosley is yapping again challenging the best pound for pound Filipino boxer and he agrees recently to go down his weight division and fight Pacquiao in the junior welterweight division at 140 pounds. Previously, he expressed his willingness to go down to 144 lbs just to get the premium fight. He wants the opportunity to steal the elusive belt from Pacquiao and was even offering Pacman a 60-40 revenue cut in favor of the latter..

“I thought about my legacy and my history,” said Mosley. “I think that me being willing to fight and the only thing that stands between us is 143 or 144 and we’re going back and forth and he’s playing games with Cotto.”

With his current offer at 140 lbs., Mosley said Pacquiao would surely run out of excuses not to fight him. He is waiting for Pacquiao to say, “yes, let’s go ahead and do it… and let’s fight”.

“There should be no excuses. There should be no hold ups for Bob Arum or nobody. I’m the only one stepping up to the plate and willing to do something, willing to fight, willing to give the fans what they want… a great fight,” said the welterweight champ.

Meantime, the Marquez and Mayweather fight is scheduled on September 19 in US and September 20, Manila Time.

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SPURS’ Richard Jefferson Got Cold Feet

July 16, 2009 by Janey

NBA star Richard Jefferson called off the wedding ceremony a few days before the big day.

He broke up with his fiancee and reasons are still unknown.

Jefferson was scheduled to marry former New Jersery Nets dancer Kesha Ni’Cole Nichols at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. Although the ceremony was canceled days before dooms day, many guests were left unnotified thus showing up at the venue expecting to see the wedding go as planned.

Kesha Ni’Cole Nichols must have been pretty upset to let the supposedly “USD 2 million” wedding go kaput.

Buzz online are flourishing now about Jefferson being gay or Kesha being a gold digger, when in fact, neither might be the case.

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UFC 100: Cage Show

July 13, 2009 by Janey

The UFC 100 shown LIVE on Balls channel last Sunday morning was interesting to say the least.

Three big fights highlighted the hyped UFC 100 event.

Dan Henderson v. Michael Bisping

Dan Henderson knocked out Michael Bisping with a powerful right hand in the second round of the UFC middleweight bout. Bisping jaw caught the strong right and knocked the Brit out cold. He fell motionless on the floor. Before Mario Yamasaki could stop the fight, Henderson made a continuous attack by giving Bisping another tremendous blow in the head. The crowd roared in delight seeing the drop of Bisping. Michael Bisping has never been out cold on the floor. This was the first knockout he received in his career, which proves that Dan Henderson is a better fighter than him.

It’d be great to see a Dan Henderson –Anderson Silva match next.

George St. Pierre v. Thiago Alves

The crowd favorite GSP dominated his fight against Alves right from the clunk of the bell. He took him down 8 times making his take down average in good precision. He was constantly working on the ground and even at one point, got Alves’ back. Alves mustered to get out of the predicament and up on his feet again several times, but he was badly bruised each time.

St. Pierre injured his groin in the third while he was on his back and Alves pushed his leg. The incident did not provide any help to Alves, who GSP described as the toughest fight of his career.

It went to the judges’ scorecard but obviously GSP won the bout. St. Pierre won by scores of 50-45, 50-45, 50-44.

Brock Lesnar v. Frank Mir

Brock Lesnar, a former pro wrestler who converted to UFC claiming he wants to showcase his bona fide athleticism. He has displayed winning performances except in the hands of Frank Mir. This second meet was to avenge that initial loss.

Lesnar took Mir down, levied his chest against Mir’s to completely immobilize Mir. He held Mir’s wrist at a distance making it difficult for Mir to defend against the blows. Lesnar kept pounding at him while Mir assures his corner that he was okay. 2^nd round starts with Frank Mir, battered face but still smiling, confident about his game. Lesnar stuck with his game plan and took Mir down, positioned himself where his massive “extra 20 pound” weight is mashed against Mir’s body. Mir unfortunately found himself cornered by the cage. Lesnar capitalized by pounding Mir repeatedly on the head. Herb Dean stopped the fight 1:48 of the second round.

Lesnar ran around the octagon flipping off the Mandalay Bay Events Center crowd with both middle fingers. He shouted at Mir as the challenger sat on a stool trying to regain his equilibrium. Even during the slow motion replay, you can see the thunderous blows he received on the head. Lesnar while being interviewed by Joe Rogan encouraged the booing fans by saying that he loves the animosity.