Newsletter: Collective action in motion: Championing sustainability through the first-ever GCash Eco Run in Manila

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(L-R) IKEA Philippines country business navigation manager Frida Wallin, GCash group head of new businesses Winsley Bangit, Silliman University Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) project coordinator and professor emeritus Dr. Hilconida P. Calumpong, IKEA Philippines country retail manager Ricardo Pinheiro, and GCash sustainability head CJ Alegre.

GCash, the leading financial super app and largest cashless ecosystem in the Philippines, is mounting its first-ever Eco Run on March 23, 2025, along Ayala Avenue, Makati City.

U CAN C THROUGH HIM

03/10/2025 03:47:28 PM

Matapos ang lagpas dalawang dekada ay isa na namang ganap na kontrabida si John Cena, isa sa mga pinakatanyag na superstar na binabandera ng World Wrestling Entertainment.

Newsletter: SPOTV NOW Secures Exclusive Streaming Rights for AEW PPV Events and Snow League in Southeast Asia

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SPOTV NOW, a leading sports OTT platform, is thrilled to announce that it has secured exclusive streaming rights for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) pay-per-view (PPV) events and the Snow League in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand (except AEW) and Hong Kong. 

Newsletter: Dexcon: WrestleStorm 2 – Enter the 2025 Pro Wrestling Storm with Dexcon!

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Dexcon is brewing up a storm this March with Dexcon: WrestleStorm 2. The two-day event will have a meet and greet on March 15 at Onyang’s Café and the main wrestling show on March 16 at Brawlpit Bulusan, Quezon City.

Newsletter: Xpress Ride Hailing App Powers the 1st Xpress Beach Tennis Cup in Boracay: A Game-Changer for Philippine Sports Tourism

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Get ready for a thrilling Beach Tennis showdown! The Boracay Racquet Sports Club PH, in collaboration with the Philippine Tennis Association, is bringing the inaugural Xpress Beach Tennis Cup to Boracay from January 30 to April 27, 2025. Featuring fierce competition from top players across the globe—including the Philippines, Japan, Australia, Thailand, and Italy—this event promises to be an unforgettable sporting spectacle. As the official sponsor, Xpress Ride Hailing ensures easy and fast transportation for fans and players alike. Don't miss your chance to be part of the action and witness Boracay’s rise as a premier sports tourism hotspot!

Make WWE Great Again

06/13/2024 11:38:35 AM

Photo from WWE. Obtained via The Illuminerdi.

First of all, pardon for sounding like a US rightist politician there. Well, it's a struggle to name this opinionated piece, with the other being “In Hunter We Trust,” as some religious wrestling fans would probably say, no matter how realistically agnostic they may seem.

ReView: The Last Dance

11/30/2024 07:43:11 PM

Over the turn of the decade, documentaries suddenly became more and more interesting to see on the streaming platforms. Enter The Last Dance into the equation.

ReView: Mr. McMahon (TV series)

11/30/2024 11:52:57 AM

Mr. McMahon TV series poster by Netflix. Obtained via IMDB

Mr. McMahon is a documentary television miniseries depicting the life and times of Vince McMahon, one of the most polarizing personalities – not just in the wrestling industry, but in pop culture in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. 

How Do You Fix PBA?!

05/09/2024 03:06:25 PM

Pauna: Isinulat ang piyesa na ito bago pa man nauso yung 4-point line ng PBA, which is... yeah, hindi ko alam kung game-changer nga ba o ridiculous move ng liga. Anyway....

Magsisingkwenta anyos na ang PBA next year. Pero ang magdang tanong, bilang fan ng isport na basketball at kahit ng liga mismo: Paano mo aayusin ang PBA?

The Rundown Slam: WWE Survivor Series War Games 2024

12/01/2024 11:58:22 AM

Photo credits: WWE

We have a new champion, a rehashed finish, another banger after banger, and the babyfaces won the two massive barbaric prison-like affairs despite budding turmoil looming somewhere.

Newsletter: Elevating Sports Teams with Powerful Guest Speakers

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In the fast-paced world of sports, building a motivated and resilient team requires more than just physical training. Bringing in powerful guest speakers has become a game-changer (this is true), inspiring athletes to reach new heights. These speakers provide fresh perspectives and push boundaries, helping teams thrive. Here’s how guest speakers can elevate any sports team: they drive them toward success. However, it’s important to choose speakers wisely, because the right message can make all the difference. Although some may think physical skills are all that matters, the mental game is just as crucial. But with the right inspiration, teams can unlock their full potential.

Newsletter: PUSO Wrestling Presents Pusong Pinoy: The Biggest Wrestling Event of 2024

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PUSO Wrestling is set to make history with Pusong Pinoy, the most anticipated wrestling event of the year, on November 30, 2024 at Brawl Pit Bulusan. Pinoy wrestling fans are gearing up for the thrilling conclusion of the Pusong Pinoy Wrestling Championship Tournament, where two powerhouse contenders will collide. Will it be the cunning strategist Aaron Liwanag of Bahay ng Liwanag or the resilient veteran Main Maxx who finally captures the elusive championship? The answer awaits in a showdown that will crown the very first PUSO Wrestling Champion. 

Newsletter: Coach Chot Challenge: The Ultimate “Daily Fantasy” Showdown to Crown the Best Basketball Coach

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11/16 Watch Coach Chot Challenge at SM Southmall

Get ready to rumble. The Filipino fantasy game “Daily Fantasy” invites two famous coaches to compete in the coach skills on 11/16 at 1:00 PM at SM Southmall events hall. It’s a real-time game in which TNT Coach Chot Reyes and UBTG Coach Justin will select players from the UBTG (United By The Game) to create their fantasy team and lead their team to victory. The thrilling event is open to anyone interested in basketball, and it is free with gifts.

Newsletter: Daily Fantasy: The New Face of Pinoy NBA Fantasy Games

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Daily Fantasy builds a local community for Pinoy NBA fantasy fans

The future of sports games has arrived on Philippine shores in the form of Daily Fantasy, the first-ever local fantasy sports game in the Philippines. This local version of the wildly popular NBA Fantasy is a PAGCOR-licensed online game where players can earn both in-game and IRL prizes, now available for Philippine NBA fans to play via website platforms on both desktop and mobile. 

Newsletter: Dexcon Presents: Jam of the Joshis and Dr. Gore’s Graveyard Shift Manila

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Dexcon has a packed weekend this October with Dexcon: Jam of the Joshis (JOTJ) and Dr. Gore’s Graveyard Shift Manila on October 12 to 13 at Brawl Pit Bulusan, Quezon City. 

Newsletter: TinBo brings Pinoy sports action and entertainment to overseas Fiipinos via Pilipinas Live

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TinBo (Tindahan ni Bossing), powered by PLDT Global Corporation (PLDT Global), the international arm of PLDT Inc. (PLDT), is bringing Philippine sports action and entertainment to overseas Filipinos via its partnership with Pilipinas Live, enabling them to keep up with the local sports scene.

Newsletter: Filipinos relish hard work behind Paris Olympic glory

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PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), in collaboration with Shangri-La Plaza, exclusively screened ‘Puso in Paris 2024’ at the newly renovated Red Carpet Cinema 1 in Mandaluyong for free. Produced by Smart Sports, the four-part documentary series looks into the training and other preparations of Filipino Olympians for the recently concluded Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Newsletter: PUSO Wrestling's 2nd Show Features Main Event Showdown Between Joya and Chelsea Marie!

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Get ready to experience a night of electrifying Pinoy wrestling action like never before as PUSO Wrestling returns with its highly anticipated second show, Heart2Heart! Following the massive success of Unang Tibok, this show promises twice the action, twice the drama, and twice the excitement!

Newsletter: Smart inspires creativity, school spirit via UAAP shirt design contest

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PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) ignites the school spirit of students from University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) member-schools. Championing the youth’s passion for sports, Smart launched a T-shirt design contest for students from UAAP member-schools.

Newsletter: Kaspersky reports 25% of Paris open Wi-Fi spots unsafe

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Kaspersky experts have analyzed nearly 25,000 free Wi-Fi spots in Paris as the Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic games approach. Their analysis revealed that almost 25 percent of these networks had weak or no encryption, making users vulnerable to personal and banking data theft. Just six percent of the networks employ the latest WPA3 security protocol.