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| University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) Men's Futsal Team players, managers and coach with vivo Philippines representatives (Image Source: Manila Standard/vivo Philippines) |
vivo, a leading global technology brand and official partner of UEFA Euro 2024, is proud to announce its support for the University of Asia and Pacific (UA&P) Men’s Futsal Team in the 2024 High 5 Men’s Futsal League. The nationwide futsal competition, which kicked off last August 24, 2024 at the Aquinas School Gym, brings together teams from across the Philippines to compete for glory and a chance to represent the country on the international stage. The High 5 Men’s Futsal League is an important platform for promoting futsal in the Philippines. Open to teams of all ages, the league also serves as a scouting ground for future national futsal players, helping to build a strong foundation for the sport’s growth and success in international competitions.
vivo’s support for the UA&P Men’s Futsal Team, now competing as UA&P vivo, highlights the brand’s dedication to nurturing local sports talent. By extending its partnership to grassroots futsal, vivo is making a positive impact on the development of the sport in the Philippines. The UA&P vivo team will compete against seven other dynamic squads including University of Makati (UMAK), Azzurri Sports Club, Azkals Development Academy (ADA), Rizal Technological University (RTU), Phenomenal 5 Futsal Team, Philippine Women’s University, and Gawad Kalinga SipaG FC (GK) UA&P Men’s Futsal Team Manager Angelica Ysabelle Ang shared her excitement about the league, saying, “The High 5 Men’s Futsal League is crucial in raising awareness for futsal in the Philippines. It also provides a great opportunity to scout for talented players who could represent our country in future international futsal competitions.”.
To bring the excitement of the games to futsal fans everywhere, UA&P will live stream the matches every Saturday on their Men’s Futsal Varsity Facebook page using vivo phones. With vivo’s superior camera technology, viewers can expect a high-quality live stream experience that captures every thrilling moment on the court. vivo encourages all futsal enthusiasts to tune in and support the future stars of Philippine futsal. vivo Philippines Brand Marketing Director Liu Lu expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “vivo is delighted to partner with UA&P and support the development of futsal in the Philippines. As we continue our global sports partnerships, we are equally committed to empowering local athletes and teams who demonstrate passion, dedication, and excellence. We are excited to see UA&P vivo compete and inspire the next generation of futsal players.”
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Watsons And Team Liquid Philippines Unite To Champion Men's Grooming Excellence In The eSports Community
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| (L-R) Team Liquid Philippines members Bennyqt, Zaida, Jaypee, Sanford, MJ Durante with Watsons PH Senior Marketing Manager Dharell Fontanilla; Watsons PH Senior AVP for Marketing, PR & Sustainability Sharon Decapia; Watsons PH Customer Director Jared De Guzman; STUN.GG Philippines Inc. Head of Business Development Kyle De Leon, Team Liquid PH Manager Mitch Liwanag, Coach Tictac, KarlTzy, Sanji (Image Source: MegaBites/Watsons Philippines) |
Always ahead of the game, Watsons, the most loved health and beauty retailer in the Philippines, officially teamed up with eSports powerhouse Team Liquid Philippines to champion and elevate self-care and men's grooming within the community. The collaboration makes Watsons the official health and beauty partner of the defending champion of the Mobile Legends Professional League Philippines (MPL PH). This also marks a pivotal moment in their pursuit to inspire and empower the younger generation to level up their grooming routine and kickstart better lifestyle choices.
"We are excited to partner with Team Liquid Philippines because we saw their dedication and drive to excel in their field. They have also inspired the younger generation to step up their game, and this is what makes this partnership meaningful for us. We share the same values and commitment to excellence, and we hope that through our collaboration, we will be able to empower everyone to look good, do good, and feel great by leveling up their game play as well as their health and personal care with Watsons and Team Liquid Philippines," shared Watsons Philippines Customer Director Jared Ernest De Guzman. Team Liquid Philippines, which has gained recognition for its strategic gameplay, skilled roster, and consistent performance, also expressed their thoughts about the partnership. "Health and wellness are growing concerns for the younger generation. As a steward of the gaming community, we are proud to represent the best solution, Watsons. As a premier eSports team, Team Liquid's dedication to generational fandom is made possible through brands that seek to provide value for our fans. This collaboration will strengthen our players physically and mentally to win more championships for our mutual goal, the customers, and the fans," shared Team Liquid Managing Director for Southeast Asia Christopher Djaja.
The dynamic partnership promises exciting content and exclusive promotions that will captivate Watsons customers and eSports fans alike. Aside from educating customers on how to start their health and wellness journey, the collaboration also provides opportunities to score perks and discounts to a wide range of grooming and personal care products available in-store, online, and via app. Invest in your health and wellness so you can bring your A-game every time. Shop through a wide range of grooming essentials and more at Watsons, the ultimate destination for health and wellness. Score online-exclusive deals through the Watsons app or head over to any of the 1,100+ Watsons stores nationwide. Elevate your grooming game today by becoming a Watsons Club Member, so you can get more perks, promos, discounts, points, and access to Members-only events. For the latest on the Watsons and Team Liquid Philippines collaboration, visit and follow @watsonsph on Instagram, @WatsonsPH on Facebook, and @watsonsphilippines on TikTok.
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Soniqs Wins PUBG Tournament In Inaugural eSports World Cup
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Globally renowned video game publisher and developer KRAFTON Inc. announced that Soniqs, a team from the Americas, has won the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS tournament at the inaugural eSports World Cup (EWC). The EWC is the world's largest esports event, organised by the Esports World Cup Federation, and took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, over eight weeks on July 3-August 25, 2024. PUBG was the final game of the EWC, closing the event with a grand finale. The tournament featured a total prize pool of $2M with 24 elite PUBG teams participating including the top 8 teams from the Global Power Rankings and 16 teams that qualified through regional EWC preliminaries.
16 teams advanced to the finals through the group stage held last August 21-23. The finals, held over two days on August 24 and 25, featured a total of 12 matches with 6 matches played each day. Based on their performance, teams were awarded a share of the total prize money and the PUBG Global Series (PGS) points, necessary to qualify for the prestigious PUBG Global Championship (PGC) 2024, set to take place later this year. In a fiercely contested final, Soniqs emerged victorious with a total of 113 points and 3 Chicken Dinners, lifting the championship trophy. Soniqs finished the first day in 4th place with 48 points, but a strong showing on the second day, securing at least 6 placement points in 4 out of 6 matches, earned them the top prize of $700,000. This victory continues Soniqs' dominance in tournaments held in Saudi Arabia, following their win at the PUBG Global Series (PGS) 2 last August.
The Chinese team Petrichor Road finished in 2nd place, marking their best performance in an international competition. Thanks to the stellar performance of "Aixleft" who recorded the most kills in the finals with 26, Petrichor Road secured the runner-up prize of $350,000. The EMEA region team, FaZe Clan, finished in 3rd place. Although FaZe Clan led the standings up until match 11, they managed only 5 points in the final match, missing out on their first international victory. The MVP of the tournament was awarded to "Sparkingg" of TSM who recorded 24 kills and 4,753 damage in the 12 final matches. Meanwhile, PUBG eSports will transition to the next major event, the PUBG Nations Cup (PNC) 2024, scheduled to take place at the Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in Seoul, Korea on September 6-8, 2024.
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Manila Southwoods Gears Up For Chairman’s Charity Cup
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Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club is all set to host another exciting and competitive edition of its flagship event, the Chairman’s Charity Cup, slated to be held on November 14-16, 2024 with around 600 players expected to participate at the Masters and Legends courses in Carmona, Cavite. Anticipation is high as registration opened last August 28, 2024 with the host club expecting a diverse and packed field composed of members, their families and sponsors from both the private and government sectors, including big business.
Year after year, this three-day event has become one of the most anticipated tournaments at Manila Southwoods which is recognized as one of the country’s premier championship courses, maintained in top condition throughout the year. The tournament will feature sequential tee times for the first two days with a shotgun start scheduled for the final day on November 16 (Saturday). Following tradition, participants will compete in an 18-hole round using the Modified Stableford Points system with handicaps. To maintain the pace of play, players must hole out but are required to pick up their ball after a net bogey. This year, a two-person, member-member, team competition will be introduced using the aggregate score format. Participants can sign up with a partner or as an individual with the tournament committee reserving the right to pair up individuals before the start of the competition.
An entry fee of Php8,000 per player, inclusive of VAT, covers a Pro Shop gift certificate worth Php7,000, other golf items, breakfast, fairway snacks, and an awards lunch. Participants will also have the chance to win exciting hole-in-one prizes and in the abundant raffle program. Deadline for registration and cancellations is November 3, 2024 at 5:00 pm. There will be no refunds after this date, but, will still be eligible for giveaways and the awards lunch. Completed entry forms must be emailed to clubtournament.msgcc@gmail.com or submitted directly at the Front Desk. Only completed forms with fully paid fees will be confirmed for the desired schedule, provided slots are still available.
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MYX Brings Back VJ Search, Music Awards
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MYX, the Philippines' premier music and pop culture channel, is bringing new life into the well-loved MYX VJ Search and annual music recognition MYX Music Awards while delivering fresh content and updates for music fans here and abroad. The premier media and entertainment brand announced the exciting news during its media launch which featured performances from PLAYERTWO, dwta, and Nameless Kids.
The MYX VJ Search is about to make its hunt for video jocks again who have the potential to shine this 2024. The popular competition, which had its last run in 2019, produced the likes of former VJs Chino Luis-Pio, Joyce Pring, and Aya Fernandez and MYX’s longtime VJ Samm Alvero. MYX Music Awards, on the other hand, is also coming back this November and is set to recognize today’s hitmakers who have been rocking the music scene and notable music videos worthy of views. It last held the most-talked-about music recognition ceremony through a virtual event in 2021. The events were reintroduced as MYX entered its new era for today’s generation. “I’ve seen how MYX evolved over the years and it is thrilling to see what MYX is right now. MYX is everywhere. We are a platform. We are a venue for communities to interact and engage. And most especially, MYX continues to be an experience for the young generation that we have right now,” said ABS-CBN Global Managing Director Maribel Hernaez.
MYX is also beefing up its programming with more engaging content. Viewers can catch must-see acts on “MYX Hits Different” and eavesdrop on fun convos in the podcast “The Ripple” with VJ Samm and Nhiko Sabiniano. They can also experience raw and unfiltered performances of Maymay, Janine Teñoso, Maki, DEMI, Felip, Nameless Kids, Darren, and Lola Amour on “MYX Live” every Thursday beginning September 5 on MYX YouTube Channel with replays on MYX cable channel on Sundays at 8:00 pm. With the tagline ‘the beat of our culture', MYX is a global stage where audiences can watch, hear, and experience a music culture beyond sound. It gives access to music-centric content and entertainment by Filipino and Asian artists through a multi-platform experience. MYX is available on air via SKYcable channel 23 and Cignal channel 150 and through various cable operators nationwide. It is also available online through digital platforms like YouTube and Amazon Prime. For more details, follow MYX Global on Facebook, YouTube, X (Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram and visit myx.global.
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Action Heats Up As PFL MENA Heads Into Post-Season On September 20th
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The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest-growing and most innovative sports league in the world, has announced the semifinal matchups set to take place at PFL MENA (Middle East and North Africa) 3 which will happen live on September 20, 2024 at the PFL MENA Studio in Boulevard City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fighters in the Bantamweight, Featherweight, Lightweight, and Welterweight Divisions will compete for a spot in the PFL MENA Finals and will look to move one win away from becoming among the inaugural PFL MENA Champions.
In the main event, Saudi Arabia’s own Abdullah Al-Qahtani (9-1) takes on Jordan’s Abdelrahman Alhyasat (4-0) in the Featherweight Semifinals. Meanwhile, the co-main event will feature PFL veteran and former two-division champion Jarrah Al-Selawe (20-6) of Jordan taking on Egypt’s Omar El Dafrawy (11-6) in a Welterweight Semifinal bout. PFL MENA 3 will air live in primetime on MBC Action; the free-to-air broadcasts will be accessible to fans across the region. In addition to PFL MENA, MBC Action will air the PFL Global Season, PFL Europe, Bellator Champions Series and PFL’s Pay-Per-View Superfight Division events. Other Semifinals matchups will feature Algeria’s Souhil Taïri (7-4-1) taking on Mohsen Mohammadseifi (5-1) of Iran in the Lightweight Division, while Iraq’s Ali Taleb (10-1) meets Jordan’s Jalal Al Daaja (11-8) in the Bantamweight Division. PFL MENA General Manager Jerome Mazet said, “We’re very excited to be heading into the playoffs of the inaugural PFL MENA season. Fighters in the Bantamweight, Featherweight, Lightweight, and Welterweight Divisions are competing for a spot in the finals and are looking to become the first PFL MENA champions. We’re building stars here, and we can’t wait to see who makes it to the finale.”
PFL MENA 3 inside PFL MENA Studio at Boulevard City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will be the third installment of the thrilling four-event, sport-season format featuring the region’s top fighters and a groundbreaking initiative with SURJ Sports Investments (SURJ). The rest of the inaugural season will take place across key markets in the Middle East. PFL is the only organization in MMA with a 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, the same percentage as UFC. 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 primetime on ESPN/ESPN+ in the U.S. and is broadcast and streamed in 150 countries with 20 premium media distribution partners.
