WATCH: Igorot fighter Joshua Pacio submits dangerous Thai fighter via "The Passion Lock"

Cordillera - When Igorot fighter Joshua Pacio met the most dangerous Thai fighter Pongsiri Mitsatit, he didn't hesitate to utilize his secret weapon he called "The Passion Lock" which earned him the submission victory.

Photo Courtesy || One Championship

What he did during their battle at ONE: Reign of Kings three years ago was submitting Mitsatit via modified Kimora lock, a new technique introduced by Team Lakay in MMA arena.

"The Passion Lock" is a method of submitting your opponent at the back by twisting their arm until they tap. 

WATCH ALSO: Team Lakay's Joshua Pacio Chokes Rene Catalan in Round Two 

Pacio took pride of his teammates in Team Lakay for coming up with the idea. 

According to Pacio, it's a new concept of Kimora lock born out of the constant pursuit of knowledge. 

In his interview with ONE Championship, Pacio revealed the origin of their new weapon. 

He said, "We played around with the idea of other submissions from the back. The rear-naked choke is obvious, but there had to be some other way to finish from that position. At Team Lakay, we drill many different scenarios when we train our grappling. This is one we came up with in our constant pursuit of knowledge.

READ ALSO: Joshua Pacio named among 10 Best MMA fighters in the World by Black Belt Magazine

"I first tried this technique on Danny (Kingad), but that guy is extremely strong and very tough, and it was not as effective. Then I tried it on Geje (Eustaquio), and that is when I was able to execute it correctly," he added.

Watch Joshua Pacio as he demonstrated how to implement "The Passion Lock"

It may seem this new technique of submission will be added to the things every fighters in Team Lakay are going to learn inside the gym from now on.

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BLACKHAWK: The most powerful asset of the Philippine Air Force

Photo Courtesy || DND Sec. Lorenza

Cordillera - The final batch of five brand new Sikorsky S-70i Blackhawk combat utility helicopters have arrived in the Philippines on December 3, 2021. 

The additional 5 most advance helicopters of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) were flown from Poland by an Antonov transport aircraft and unloaded at Clark Air Base in Pampanga.

Photo Courtesy || SEC. Lorenzana FB page

In total, PAF has eleven (16) Sikorsky S-170 Blackhawk helicopters in its position.

"Five brand new Sikorsky 70i BlackHawk helicopters were welcomed into our air fleet last 03 December, completing the delivery of 16 units. These 5 new helicopters will further improve the lift capability of the Philippine Air Force to support various operations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines." DND Sec. Delfin Lorenzana said.

READ ALSO: Philippine Black Hawk landed in Cordillera for the very first time

Sikorsky 70i BlackHawk helicopter can carry weapons by two external wings supporting four weapons stations, which can support any combination of fixed forward 50-cal (12.7mm) gun, 7- or 19-shot Hydra 70 rocket pods, or Hellfire air-to-ground missiles, according to militaryleak.com

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Five Cordillerans from PSHS - CAR Campus get scholarship grants from prestigious universities abroad

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Cordillera - The Philippines Science High School - Cordillera Administrative Region Campus (PSHS-CARC) has announced that five of its alumni were offered scholarship grants to study in different prestigious universities abroad. 

1. Jemeilyn Lacap PSHS - CARC  Batch 2021. 

Lacap was offered to study at Monash University in Australia and Saint Leo University in the US to take up Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

2. Krissandra Mae B. Serafica - PSHS - CARC Batch 2021. 

Serafica received admission offer with scholarship grant to take up Public Health at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in New York, United States.

3. Jelms Watts M. Dacquel - CARC Batch 2021.

Dacquel was offered scholarship grant to study at three different prestigious universities abroad namely Saint Louis University - Madrid Campus (Spain) for Biomedical Engineering; Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for Pharmaceutical Science; and at Duke Kunshan University (China) for Natural Sciences.

4. Alessandra Noelle A. Mendoza, CARC Batch 2021.

Mendoza received admission offers with scholarship grants from Florida Institute of Technology (USA) to take up Biomedical Sciences; New York University - Shanghai (China) to take up Neural Science; and from Duke Kunshan University (China) to take up Global Health.

5. Anshari Kirsten G. Dalan, CARC Batch 2021. 

Dalan received admission offer with scholarship grant to take up Chemistry at the University of East London in the UK and at Alfred University in the United States of America.

The PSHS congratulates all students from different PSHS campus who were granted scholarship to further their study in various universities across the world.

Meanwhile, DOST Fortunato de la Pena has said that a student from PSHS - Cordilleran Campus has obtained the highest average score of all students from PSHS. 

"The highest average was obtained by a student from Pisay Cordillera Administrative Region ( CAR ) Campus whose GWA is 1.03 from a grading system where 1.00 is the highest. A total of 49.55% of the graduates graduated with honors, one of the highest percentage of honor graduates in Pisay's history," de la Pena wrote in a post.

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Have you been to"The Crying Mountains of Kibungan" or "The Switzerland of Benguet"

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Cordillera - Have you been to the most scenic mountain ranges in the province of Benguet? The "Crying Mountains of Kibungan" or some may call it the "Switzerland of Benguet". 

Situated around 62 kilometers north of Baguio City, the province of Kibungan, Benguet is known with its gigantic mountains and tall water falls that many have compared it to those majestic mountains of Switzerland. 

Let's have a short glimpse of "The Crying Mountains of Kibungan with this video by Arnel Natnat and friends.

The town of Kibungan is dominantly mountainous that many hikers love to visit. Deep ravines, cliffs and the cool climate are some of the characteristics that give the town the feeling one is in another country but this unique beauty of Kibungan is within the Philippines.

Kibungan is at the northwestern section of Benguet. It is bounded by Bakun on the north, Buguias on the mid-east, Kabayan on the southeast, Atok and Kapangan on the south, and Sugpon on the mid-west.

Kibungan has seven barangays namely; Sagpat, Poblacion, Palina, Tacadang, Madaymen, Badeo, and Lubo. Barangay Sagpat and Lubo produces sayote as their main crop, sayote was tagged the "hanging gold". 

Barangay Madaymen and Palina also produces varieties of vegetables like cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and more. Barangay Tacadang and Badeo is not accessible by vehicle because of the rocky mountains and its hard to construct road.

source || Province of Kibungan || Wikipedia

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Igorot Kevin Belingon - among elite strikers in ONE Championship

News Update: The Igorot fighter Kevin Belingon has accepted the challenge from Indonesian fighter Sunoto.

“I accept the challenge of Sunoto! For him to see and test the fighting IQ he is looking for,” Belingon said in a statement released through Team Lakay’s social media.

Earlier, Sunoto calls challenge Belingon for a match up.

"What I really want is to face Kevin Belingon. I would like to meet a World Champion if I am going into the Circle, but this is more realistic. If I fight Kevin and win, it would elevate my name. Personally, I just love seeing him in action. He’s so explosive. At the same time, I don’t actually favor that style of attacking, one that unloads a lot of attacks. What I like is a technical fighter. [If I beat Belingon], it is redemption and proof that Indonesia is capable of beating Team Lakay," Sunoto said.

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Cordillera - It's no doubt that every MMA fans out there, when they heard about Kevin Belingon fighting inside the cage, they are expecting him of his signature strike - the spinning back kick.

Photo Courtesy || ONE Championship

The spinning back kick technique in Mixed Martial Arts is one of the dominant weapon utilized by Team Lakay fighters over the years. 

In fact, the technique has been one of their signatures and has helped them earned memorable knockout wins in ONE Championship history. 

Former ONE Bantamweight World Champion Kevin Belingon used the spinning back kick in his previous fights, notably against Andrew Leone during ONE: Heroes of Honor on April 2018. 

The kick was so powerful that Leone was thrown across the corner of the ring.

Sensing an already weakened opponent, Belingon then swarmed Leone with a barrage of punches to secure the TKO Victory.

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Self-taught artist in Abra paints amazing portrait of Christ's face on roadside

Photo Courtesy || Mr. Midas Bayle Villanueva II

Cordillera - A portrait of Christ's face painted on a small hill beside a road in Abra has became a popular destination for local tourists in the province. 

The creator of the portrait is a young local artist from Bucay, Abra, Mr. Midas Bayle Villanueva II or popularly known as Judas II. 

Villanueva has been painting since high school and one of his favorite subject to paint is the Lord Jesus Christ.

READ ALSO: Igorot artist from Mt. Province chosen as one of the 40 best portrait painters in the world

"Ever since wala pang pandemic mga holy scriptures na favorite kong gawin like Lord Jesus always kong ginagawa lalo na nung high school pa lang ako," Villanueva said in an interview.

Villanueva is one of the self-taught Filipino artists who didn't go to a prestigious art school to learn the art of painting.

READ ALSO: Self-taught Igorota artist makes intricate wire sculpture by twisting single strand of wire

He mastered the art of spray painting as his forte and he interpreted his artistic skill through different canvas like shirts, skin, bikes, cars and walls. 

His recent painting was actually painted in a small hill beside a road where many motorists can have a look and make a stop to take a selfie. 

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Young Igorot boxer from Ifugao to face undefeated Afghan in Dubai

Photo Courtesy || KJ Natuplag

Cordillera - Former Philippine Boxing Federation featherweight champion KJ "The Ipugo' Natuplag is set to face an undefeated boxer from Afghanistan on June 5, Saturday at the Hilton Dubai at Habtoor City in the United Arab Emirates.

The 24-year-old Natuplag has arrived in Dubai together with his manager Brico Santig of Highland promotion on May 31, 2021.

READ ALSO: Igorot boxer Alvin Tam knocks out Mexican foe in 4th round in Canada

This fight would be a chance for Natuplag who hails from Ifugao to a world title match in the future. 

He'd been preparing for the past two months for this fight, according to his promoter Santig. 

READ ALSO: Boxing experts and fans believed this 20-year old Ifugao boxer is the next Manny Pacquaio

In his recents fights, Natuplag suffered two straight loses from his recent fights to Japanese Mikito Nakamo of Japan and to Joe Tejones. 

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Kindhearted Cops in Bakun, Benguet praised for helping lone farmer harvest his crop

Photo Courtesy || Bakun MPS

Cordillera - Cordilleran police are known for doing their sworn duty duty to serve and protect the people in the community.

Recently, cops in Bakun, Benguet had been praised by netizens in the online community for responding to a farmer's request to assist him in harvesting his crop. 

According to Bakun MPS, Manong Monte, a farmer who is living alone and relies on growing cabbages as his only source of income needed manpower to harvest his cabbages.

With the impending rainy season, he hopes to harvest his crops in time to catch a good price and to avoid damages to the vegetables.

Aware of the BARANGAYahinan activities of the PNP, Manong Monte sought the help of the Bakun Police, who readily helped him harvest the cabbages at Sitio Yabyap, Ampusongan, Bakun, Benguet.

The assistance of the good cops helped Manong Monte save additional income for him as he need not to pay for the labor.

READ ALSO: Benguet cops celebrate Christmas by helping vegetable farmer harvest crops

Meanwhile, netizens commended the good deeds that the cops extended to Manong Monte. 

"Thank you po, I may not be a farmer but I know how hard to be, especially now that the price of cabbages is at very low range. May you kindness be turn 100 times, " one netizen commented. 

Another netizen said, "God bless mga Sirs. God will eventually bless the work of your hands by blessing others with your support and kindness."

"Good job sir. You are there to help those people in need. God Bless all of you." a netizen also commented.

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Cordillera remains among safest regions in the Philippines

Cordillera - The Cordillera Administrative Region has maintained it's status as among the safest regions in the country.

In the Kasama sa Pamana Regional Pre-SONA Series held in Baguio City on June 1, 2021, Department of Agriculture Secretary, Regional Development and Security of the Cordillera Cabinet Officer William Dar said in his report that Cordillera is among the safest regions in the country as a result of the drop of crime incidence due to  effective implementation of law enforcement and anti-illegal drug campaign of the government.

"Crime incidents in the region dropped year on year since 2016 with the effective implementation of law enforcement and the anti-illegal drug campaign," Dar said.

"Intensified police operation to the arrest of the top three most wanted person and 1,717 wanted person in 2020 alone," he added.

The continuing fight against illegal drugs also led to the arrest  of 444 drug personalities and around P588.32 million worth of illegal drugs were  confiscated, Dar added.

On improved security, Dar also congratulated the communities and the people of the region for their effort and participation in the localization of Executive Order  No.  70  institutionalizing  the whole - of – nation approach in attaining inclusive and lasting peace and  creating   the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF – ELCAC).

Through the regional and local ELCAC task forces, there are  harmonized  efforts in addressing insurgency and other peace and order concerns  including their root causes such as inaccessibility to basic services, poverty, social inequity and lack of knowledge on government programs and services, he added.

Through the joint efforts of national government agencies, local government units, civil society organization and the private sector, implementation of Support to the Barangay Development Program are set for eight pilot insurgency free -barangays in the region (6 in Abra, 1 in Mountain Province and 1 in Kalinga).

For this year, a total of P160 million or P20 million worth of development projects is allocated  for each of the eight barangays.   71 more identified ELCAC barangays are also set to get government support with the collaboration of all key stakeholders.

source || PIA-CAR

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Carrie Faith B. Magannon: First Cordilleran woman to graduate at the Royal Military College of Canada

Photo Courtesy || Ensign Carrie Faith Banglag Magannon

Cordillera - A proud Cordilleran woman from Kalinga graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC).

Ensign Carrie Faith Banglag Magannon who hails from Sumadel, Tinglayan, Kalinga is the first Cordilleran and first PMA female cadet to have graduated from RMCC.

The Royal Military College of Canada is the military college of the Canadian Armed Forces which prepares officer cadets for a career in the profession of arms and continues the development of other Canadian Armed Forces members and civilians with an interest on defense issues.

ENS Magannon was among the chosen cadets by the Philippine Military Academy to study in RMCC.

In an interview by Mr. Eisenhower Bucalen of the Kalinga Journal, she said that nothing really prompted her to pursue foreign schooling. She just go with the flow. 

READ ALSO: Michael Kimmayong, First Igorot serving at Canada's Royal Police Force

However, she believed that this opportunity was God’s plan for her. Foreign schooling was mentioned to her when she reported back to PMA in March 2016 to join the class 2020. 

Photo Courtesy || Ensign Carrie Faith Banglag Magannon

She further said that the registrar in PMA told her and her mother at that time that foreign schooling is possible because she was still young. “I just took it as a joke “ang-angaw” and smiled. I never expected that someday it would be true, she added.

“I doubted myself several times if I am good enough to be sent to study abroad, but the thought that PMA will not send me if they don’t have confidence in me strengthen my spirit. To motivate myself more, I always tell myself, “If others can, why can’t I” and with God’s grace, I graduated”, she added. 

READ ALSO: Proud Igorota Nurse from La Trinidad won Rising Star Award in the United Kingdom

She finished her studies and training in Canada last December 2020. There was no graduation ceremony during that time so she was included in the RMCC’s May Convocation held last May 20, 2021. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, this convocation was held virtually. 

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Igorot cop from Mt.Province is TOPGUN of the class in VIP Protection Training Class 29-2021

Photo Courtesy || Miguel Malabato Jr.

Cordillera - A proud Igorot from Cordillera is awarded the TOPGUN of the class in the VIP Protection Training Class 29-2021.

PMSg Miguel Malabato Jr. who hails from Banao, Bauko, Mt. Province was awarded the TOPGUN for winning the Man vs Man competition during the Record Firing of .45 Pistol/9mm Pistol of the VIP Protection Training Class 29-2021.

READ ALSO:  Igorot cop is Top 1 and Strongest Man Awardee of the SAF Commando Class 107-108 2019

PMSg Malabato is currently assigned at Taytay Rizal Municipal Police Station and member of the 2005 Class Sandigan.

His team also awarded the Best Team for Stress Firing for gaining the highest score during the practical exercise on Stress Firing. 

Composed of 9 members, his team also bagged the Overall Team Match Champion award. 

READ ALSO:  Proud Igorot cop chosen as Best Senior Police Commissioned Officer 2020

The VIP Training Class is conducted by the GHQ Training School, General Headquarters & Headquarters Service Command, AFP at the CGEA Firing Range in May 30, 2021.

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Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao’s son Jhanlo officially joins with ONE Championship

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Cordillera - ONE Championship has announced that Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao's son Jhanlo has officially signed with the promotion. 

In a Facebook post from ONE Championship, it posted a welcome message to Jhanlo Mark Sangiao.

"Give a warm welcome to Jhanlo Mark Sangiao, son of Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao as he officially joins ONE Championship."

The 18-year-old Jhanlo didn't expect that he will be given an opportunity to compete in ONE Championship. 

"I didn't expect this. Even when my father gave me the contract, I was confused. I was like, 'What is this?'  Then I saw the ONE logo, and I read it, and I was in disbelief, Jhanlo said  via ONE Championship.

His dream of competing in ONE Championship is now a reality.

"I really can't explain it because even when I was a kid, I truly wanted to be here. I wanted to compete like all my kuyas in the gym. So I'm really, really excited, Jhanlo added.

Coming from a bloodline of a multi-awarded coach who had produced MMA world champions, Jhanlo has something big to show in the cage. 

Fans who witness his recent bouts said that he is a well-rounded fighter who can fight in his both stand up and ground game. 

In fact his latest fights victories came via rear-naked choke. 

"I my previous competitions in the amateurs, mostly I finish people with my ground-and-pound and submissions, so I guess that's what people can expect from me. That's all for now - it's better if they see it for themselves," Jhanlo said.

"When they say Team Lakay, the first thing that comes to people's mind is, 'This guys are deadly strikers.' But for me, I believe I'm a different bread. I'm part of the new generation that needs to build weapons.

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WATCH: Team Lakay's Banario flattens Jaroslav Jartim with a powerful left hook to the jaw

Photo Courtesy || One Championship

Cordillera - Former One Championship featherweight champion Honorio Banario flattens his opponent with a powerful punch during ONE Championship: King of Destiny. 

The 28-year-old Banario, a native of Mankayan, Benguet delivered his four straight wins in his mixed martial arts career when he finished Jaroslav Jartim via technical knockout in the 2nd round.

The single left hook that finished the Czech fighter had been a superb performance for Banario as it earned him his first real knockout since stopping Andrew Benibe at ONE: Pride of Nation in 2012. 

READ ALSO: Honorio Banario: The first Igorot/Filipino to become MMA World Champion

When Jartim delivered a body kick, Banario countered with a punching combination. 

It caught Jartim with a left hook that landed in his jaw. 

The result was a devastating 2nd round TKO.

READ ALSO: Igorot Kelly knocks out Cambodian Meul in 21 seconds: records fastest TKO in ONE Championship

"The win was so memorable. I was all muscle memory, because in training, the left hook is always my go-to-move," Banario said during an interview.

"It landed flush during the match. I went home with a big smile on my face," he added.

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Igorot army awarded highest military award for his gallantry in action - The Gold Cross Award

Photo Courtesy || Armed Forces of the Philippines

Cordillera - A proud Igorot from Sagada has been a recipient of the Gold Cross Award from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

2LT Lester Soliba Depot was awarded the Gold Cross Medal which is the 4th highest military award given to a soldier in recognition for his gallantry in action.

READ ALSO:  Ifugao Scout Ranger Officer Ruben Guinolbay recommended AFP Medal of Valor

It is awarded by the Chief of Staff of the AFP or other senior commanders to any members of the Armed Forces who have shown bravery in battle.

READ ALSO: Igorot captain gets ‘2nd highest military award’ by Pres. Duterte

Depot is a member of the operating troops of the 39th Infantry Battalion, 10th Infantry (AGILA) Division of the Philippine Army. 

READ ALSO: Kalinga soldier receives second highest combat medal from Pres. Duterte

The Battalion was successful in the combat operation against Pulang Bagani Command, Southern Regional Committee 3, Southern Mindanao Region Committee at Makilala, North Cotabato which resulted in the apprehension of seven (7) High Valued Individuals and the capture of eleven (11) High-Powered Firearms and war materials.

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4 Cordillerans among topnotchers in Radiologic, X-Ray Tech Board Exams

Photo Courtesy || Abra and Kalinga Provincial Government

Cordillera - Four students who traces their roots to Cordillera were among the topnotchers in the recently concluded Radiologic Technologist and X-Ray Technologist Licensure Examinations in May 2021.

One is Gail Tullo Quinto who hails from Tangadan, San Quintin, Abra. She ranked in Top 2 in the May 2021 Radiologic Technology board exam with 90.20 percent passing rate. 

Another Cordillerans in the Top 10 are two proud iKalingas. They are Russel Eliza Amangan Cuaresma from Pasil and Charimar Nadine Cayoma Ordonio from Pinukpuk.

Cuaresma landed in the Top 3 with a passing rate of 90 percent while Ordonio landed on the sixth spot with 88.60 percent passing rate.

Meanwhile, Mayshell Baliling Basiag, also a proud iKalinga topped the May 2021 X-Ray Technologist Licensure Examination. 

Basiag is an alumnus of the International School of Asia and the Pacific located in Tabuk City. 

The provincial government of Abra took pride of the achievement as this is the first time a school established in the province produced a topnotcher.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced that 776 out of 1,917 passed the Radiologic Technologist Licensure Examination while a total of 21 out of 77 examinees passed the X-Ray Technologist Licensure Examination.

The PRC and the Board of Radiologic Technology conducted the licensure exam in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Rosales, Tacloban and Tuguegarao on May 16 and 17, 2021. 

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Creative teachers in Abra use Comfort Rooms to record video modules for kids

Photo Courtesy || DepEd Tayo Bucay North Elemtary School

Cordillera - To produce quality and noise free instructional videos for the pupils, these creative teachers in Bucay North Elementary School in Abra used the comfort room as a recording studio. 

According to Mary Hazel Ballena, Principal II of the said school, the comfort room is a perfect venue to record videos because it is free from noise coming the outside and the voice is clearer.

"Gapu ta adda kami iti igid kalsada, naariwawa ti aglawlaw isu nga inpanmi ti recording studiomi iti banyo tapno nalawlawag ken maymayat ti timek ken uni dagiti video a maaramid (Because we are located beside a road and the surrounding is noisy we moved our recording studio in the bathroom so that we can produce videos that are clearer and have quality sounds.)," Ballena wrote on Facebook.

She added that instructional videos they made is one way the teachers used to show and explain to the kids about their modules.

The teachers were able to record six instructional videos using the comfort room and students can view them in their Facebook Page DepEd Tayo Bucay North Elementary School.

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"The Ferocious" Igorot Edward Kelly outpoints Egyptian Faress, victorious via split-decision

Photo Courtesy || One Championship

Cordillera - Team Lakay's Edward"The Ferocious" Kelly outsmarted the highly-touted Ahmed "The Prince" Faress of Egypt to win via Split-decision at the previously-recorded ONE: Full Blast aired on 28th May 2021.

Kelly proved that he has an unfinished business in the Mixed Martial Arts cage as he came strong and took everything he can to outpoints Faress. 

READ ALSO: Igorot Kelly knocks out Cambodian Meul in 21 seconds: records fastest TKO in ONE Championship

The first and second rounds had been discouraging upset for Kelly as he was caught with a right hook that quickly sent him to the mat followed by a leg triangle that nearly choked him out in the second.

However, Kelly bounced back in the later rounds with tremendous take downs and big shots from his own as he took advantages of Faress getting weary and tired.

WATCH: Team Lakay's Joshua Pacio Chokes Rene Catalan in Round Two

After 15 minutes of action, the two judges who scored the bout and gave the victory to the Cordilleran fighter. 

Congratulations Edward Kelly.

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LOOK: 'Super Blood Moon' as seen from Baguio City

Cordillera - This year's best supermoon has finally seen by skywatchers from Cordillera last night. The lunar eclipse, or so called "blood moon" was seen at 7:18PM and 7:58PM along Philex road.

According to NASA, a blood moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse, when the Earth is positioned directly between the moon and the sun. 

The appearance of the red color is due to the Earth's atmosphere filtering the sunlight and scattering the blue light but allowing red light to pass through.

Here are two photos of the Super Blood Moon captured by Neil Onchangco.

Photo Courtesy || PIO-Baguio

PIO-Baguio

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iKalinga tops X-Ray Technologist Licensure Examination

Cordillera - Congratulations to Mayshell Baliling Basiag of Kalinga who topped the recent X-Ray Technologist Licensure Examination.

Basiag of the International School of Asia and the Pacific in Tabuk City, Kalinga topped the exam with rating of the 84.75 percent. 

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced that a total of 21 out of 77 examinees passed the X-Ray Technologist Licensure Examination.

The PRC and the Board of Radiologic Technology conducted the licensure exam in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Rosales, Tacloban and Tuguegarao on May 16 and 17, 2021. 

Meanwhile a student of Saint Louis University in Baguio City has topped the examinees of the Radiologic Technology Examination. 

The result from PRC showed Noli Almazar Samonte of SLU top the exam with a passing rate of 90.80 percent followed by Kenneth Manabat Luciano of Saint Jude College-Manila. 

Two more students from Saint Louis University were in top 10, Ruselle Elixa Amangan Cuaresma and Russel John Garcia Paulo making the university this year's top performing school

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ONE Championship surpasses UFC as most watched MMA sport in the world

Photo Courtesy || One Championship & UFC 

Cordillera - Asia's largest sports media property ONE Championship is now amongst the top 10 biggest sports media properties in the world for viewership and engagement metrics across all platforms, according to a survey by Nielsen. 

ONE Championship formerly known as ONE FC also ranked the 3rd most watched global sports media property in the world in terms of TV viewership surpassing UFC which ranked in the 6th spot.

Nielsen survey charts shows that MMA has been the most popular sport being watched in the world next to football.

Meanwhile, ONE CEO Chatri Sidyothong was elated with the latest survey and expressed his gratitude to the team that made ONE the greatest MMA sport in the world.

Read his message below:

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to our superstar team at ONE for everything. The world is still suffering from the worst global crisis in a hundred years. And you have shown the world that impossible is nothing. Thank you to the greatest team in the world for your heart and hustle. 

In 1903, 8 days before the Wright Brothers flew into the skies with the first ever flyable airplane in history, a reporter at The New York Times wrote an article about how it would take at least 1 million to 10 million years for mankind to build a flyable plane. 

No one has ever changed the world with just the limits of logic. It has always been passion, imagination, dreams, and guts that change the world. We have, but one precious life. Let's live our greatness. Do what it is that ignites your soul. Dream big. Do good. Chase your greatness.

On the first quarter of 2021, ONE Championship has signed a deal with United States' prime time television TNT to broadcast four-part series of ONE bout cards. 

The deal is seen to boost ONE Championship presence in the United States.

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