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After a successful North America tour in 2023, Eraserheads – the most famous and successful Filipino rock band of all time – is going on a multi-city global tour for "Eraserheads Huling El Bimbo World Tour 2024". In partnership with WEU Event Management Services and DVent Productions, ABS-CBN Middle East Global and MYX Global are bringing what is billed to be the biggest concert for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as they present "Eraserheads Huling El Bimbo World Tour 2024" in its Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) stop on December 8, 2024 (Sunday) at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, North Hall 1, Expo City.
The concert is like a gigantic Christmas gift in December to thousands of Eraserheads fans in Dubai. But to make it sweeter, ABS-CBN Global Middle East is offering a three-month installment payment plan that spreads the cost over three easy, affordable payments via the Cashew payment option at checkout on the official ticket website at https://bit.ly/EraserheadsDXB. Two years ago, ABS-CBN, a leading Filipino media and entertainment company, livestreamed "Ang Huling El Bimbo", the historic reunion concert of Eraserheads through iWantTFC. Over 75,000 fans packed the SMDC Festival grounds in Parañaque City to see the band perform live in the Philippines for the final time. However, at the end of the three-hour spectacle, Ely Buendia (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Marcus Adoro (lead guitar), Buddy Zabala (bass) and Raimund Marasigan (drums) announced that while the concert was their last gig in the Philippines as a band, they are going to bring "Ang Huling El Bimbo" on a world tour.
"We are delighted to partner with WEU and DVents, together with MYX Global, for this historic concert in Dubai. Eraserheads is a music phenomenon, their concerts are destination events, and their songs are part of their fans' life journeys. Many couples who got married, for example, met at Eraserheads concerts! We know that seeing them live means a lot to our OFWs here in the Middle East, so we are making it extra easy for them to be able to prepare and pay to watch this must-see event before 2024 ends," said ABS-CBN Global Middle East Managing Director and Global Head of Events Arnie Garcia. Filipinos across the Middle East are coming to be part of this historic Dubai stop by the Eraserheads for one last time. This is poised to be the biggest Overseas Filipino reunion in December this year.
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Professional Fighters League Announces Multi-Year Media Rights Partnership With Setanta Sports In Eurasia And The Philippines
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The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, officially announced that it has forged a multi-year media rights deal with Setanta Sports for all PFL and Bellator programming in Eurasia and the Philippines. Through the partnership, all PFL programming - including live coverage and archived footage of PFL Global, PFL PPV Super Fights, PFL Europe, PFL MENA and Bellator Champions Series - will be available live in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and the Philippines – via Setanta Sports alongside the English Premier Football League (EPFL), UEFA Champions League, La Liga NBA and F1 among others, bringing PFL’s unique MMA (mixed martial arts) content to one of the fastest growing media markets.
“We are thrilled to partner with Setanta Sports and give fans in Eurasia and the Philippines the opportunity experience premium PFL and Bellator MMA content all year-round. PFL’s partnership with Setanta Sports marks another milestone in our organizations global expansion, offering the best action in MMA to one of the fastest growing media markets in the world," said PFL International Managing Director James Frewin. Setanta Sports CEO Giorgi Pruidze added, "Setanta Sports has a long-standing tradition of delivering top-tier combat sports to fight fans. By acquiring the rights to PFL and Bellator, we are further solidifying our commitment to this passionate audience. This move grants unprecedented access to some of the world's most exciting MMA fighters. PFL and Bellator perfectly complements our existing portfolio of the best international sports content, making Setanta Sports the undisputed home of premium sports in Eurasia and the Philippines."
PFL is the only organization in MMA with the sports-season format where individual fighters compete in a Regular Season, Playoffs, and Championship each year. The combined roster of PFL and Bellator boasts 30% of its fighters independently world-ranked in the top 25 of their respective weight-class. PFL has an expansive global vision for the sport and is building the “Champions League of MMA” with PFL Europe, PFL MENA, and more international leagues in development. PFL leads in technology and innovation with its proprietary PFL SmartCage, powering fight analytics, real-time betting, AI scoring, and a next-generation viewing experience. PFL is available on ESPN/ESPN+ in the U.S., DAZN in Canada and Europe and broadcast and streamed in 160 countries with 20 premium media distribution partners.
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NWA National Heavyweight, TNA Digital Media Championships Defended At "NWA vs. FTW Showdown" Event
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The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) continues to gather the best and finest talents in professional wrestling as it is joining in on the industry's new era through its continuing territory expansion. The top names from the NWA, territory affiliate Fight The World (FTW) Wrestling, and beyond gathered at the Richardson Community Center in Lake City, Florida (FL), U.S.A. last June 21, 2024 for a multi-company clash entitled "NWA vs. FTW Showdown" where stars from across the pro wrestling landscape pitted against one another with championship implications.
In one half of the co-main event, Thom Latimer successfully defended the NWA National Heavyweight Championship against top FTW contender The Real Drago. Additionally, TNA Digital Media Champion AJ Francis clashed with Alex Misery and bested the rising NWA star to retain his title in an exciting inter-promotional match. Also on the card, Natalia Markova survived triple-threat action to remain the current reigning FTW Women’s champion. “The NWA is dedicated to expanding its reach by partnering with top independent promotions in pro wrestling hotbeds across the country and around the world,” says NWA’s Chief Operating Officer Joe Galli of multi-party events like Showdown. Galli added, “This is part of a concerted effort to not only pay homage to the history, legacy, and tradition of the National Wrestling Alliance but also bring our fans the most exciting in-ring action and widest array of established and up-and-coming talents in pro wrestling today.”
The NWA’s return to a traditional “territory system” exploded in 2023 which saw the company quickly add three new promotions to its storied legacy. Ohio-based Exodus Pro (NWA Exodus Pro Midwest) was the first new regional promotion to fall under the NWA’s legendary banner, followed quickly by Tennessee’s Joe Cazana Promotions (NWA-JCP Southeast). NWA Chicago followed suit with Tennessee-focused Kross Fire Wrestling joining in early 2024. The NWA also has ongoing relationships with companies across the U.S. including Florida's Fight The World Wrestling headed by NWA star and National Promoter Bryan Idol and Missouri’s World League Wrestling founded by multiple-time NWA World’s Champion Harley Race which was represented at the recent Back to the Territories Signature Live Event last June 1, 2024.
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Maris Racal And Anthony Jennings Say 'Yes' To Mang Inasal As New Pork BBQ Endorsers
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The Breakthrough Love Team of the Year, MaThon – composed of Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings – are now the newest endorsers of Mang Inasal Pork BBQ. “Maris and Anthony are among the most talented stars of their generation. Their talent, chemistry, and fun personalities strongly connect with Mang Inasal and our customers. They were recently declared the Breakthrough Love Team of the Year and for us in Mang Inasal, Pork BBQ is a breakthrough product now enjoyed by a lot of our customers. And we can’t wait for more and more people to enjoy it through the captivating power of MaThon," said Mang Inasal President Mike V. Castro.
Similarly, Maris and Anthony are thrilled to join the Mang Inasal family as they are both regular customers of the brand. Maris shares, “I’ve been a Mang Inasal customer since I was a kid because my family loves it. Enjoying Pork BBQ makes me really happy because I can eat it even while doing other things. I can write, sing, and even talk to my friends while eating it.” For Anthony, the uniqueness of Pork BBQ is what endeared it to him, saying, "Smoky-sweet siya, sobrang lambot, at napakasarap! Kaya kahit malayo ako minsan, dadayuhin ko ang Mang Inasal para sa Pork BBQ (It is smoky-sweet, super tender, and very delicious. That’s why whenever I’m away, I go out of my way to visit Mang Inasal and enjoy their Pork BBQ.)."
Mang Inasal Pork BBQ comes in different meals, with the most affordable starting at Php99 for a two-piece Pork BBQ rice meal with Spiced Vinegar. It is also paired with Mang Inasal Palabok for merienda and has Buddy Size and Family Size variants for group meals. It can also be enjoyed in the Solo, Buddy, and Family Fiesta platters. To make July extra special, Mang Inasal will be celebrating a nationwide Pork BBQ Blowout and mounting a Pork BBQ Caravan in different locations across the country.
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Two World Championship Fights To Headline ONE 169: Atlanta On November 8th
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ONE Championship (ONE), the world’s largest martial arts organization, has announced the first two World Championship fights set to headline ONE 169: Atlanta on November 8, 2024 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, U S.A. In a highly anticipated heavyweight matchup, reigning three-division king Anatoly Malykhin of Russia will put his ONE Heavyweight MMA World Championship on the line against wrestling sensation “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane of Senegal. As the first three-division MMA World Champion for a top global combat sports organization, Malykhin will look to further cement his legacy in his first heavyweight bout since dethroning Arjan Bhullar at ONE Friday Fights 22 in June 2023.
In addition, two of the most exciting strikers on the planet will square off in a trilogy fight when ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai of Thailand defends his belt against fellow countryman “Smokin” Jo Nattawut who has lived and trained in Atlanta for the past decade. Coming off their back-and-forth World Title bout at ONE 167, Tawanchai will look to finish the rivalry once and for all after narrowly escaping Nattawut twice over the past year in both kickboxing and Muay Thai. Fans interested in purchasing exclusive pre-sale tickets beginning July 5, 2024 at 10:00 am ET can register here. Inquiries for exclusive corporate group ticket packages can also be made here or by emailing at ticketing@onefc.com. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on July 12, 2024 at 10:00 am Eastern Time (ET) via Ticketmaster.
Coming off a sold-out U.S. debut last year with ONE Fight Night 10 at 1stBank Center in Denver, Colorado, ONE is returning to America in 2024 in the next chapter of its North American expansion with ONE 168: Denver on September 6 and ONE 169: Atlanta on November 8. Stage Front VIP, the exclusive U.S. VIP experience partner of ONE, will continue to provide fans with unrivaled access through immersive VIP experiences that include premier seating, premium hospitality offerings, athlete meet-and-greets, event collectibles, and more. For more information on Stage Front’s VIP packages, visit and sign up at stagefrontvip.com/one.
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Entertainment Made Easy: TechLife Pad Now Available For Only Php8,999
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The TechLife Fam better get ready for a new and easy entertainment experience as the TechLife Pad hits the shelves of both offline and online stores nationwide. The TechLife Pad has incredible features built mainly to simplify and enhance day-to-day entertainment and productivity. For users who love to use a portable gadget that isn’t a laptop but needs a bigger display than a standard smartphone, the TechLife Pad can guarantee entertainment on the go thanks to its lightweight metal body paired with a 10.36-inch large 2K Display. This makes it much easier to enjoy movies and series anywhere — whether at the coffee shop, on vacation or even beating the traffic during rush hour.
Meanwhile, the Quad Stereo Speakers is surely the life of the party. Each side of the Pad has two speakers to deliver crystal-clear and loud audio that easily fills the room. If turning up the party is the goal, just play the number one song of the summer on max volume and let the TechLife Pad spread good vibes. Of course, the large display and stereo speakers complement the 7000mAh Massive Battery to ensure entertainment isn’t cut short. The TechLife Pad offers up to 15 days of standby time and 5 to 6 hours of continuous use, such as browsing social media and reading e-books, ensuring it keeps up with the busiest days. Available in stylish Graphite Blue and Graphite Gray and priced at just Php8,999, the TechLife Pad is the new favorite gadget for all things fun and functional.
The TechLife Pad can be availed on TechLife’s TikTok Shop, Lazada Flagship Store, and Shopee Official Store for those who love online shopping and on TechLife concept stores and authorized dealers/resellers for those who want to do it the traditional in-person way. Owning the TechLife Pad is made easier and more affordable as it can be availed conveniently via easy installment plans at 0% interest for 6-12 months for credit card users and 6-9 months thru Home Credit available until July 31, 2024.
