BIBIANO FERNANDES AND KEVIN BELINGON STARE DOWN AT ONE: HEART OF THE LION OFFICIAL KICK-OFF PRESS CONFERENCE

Singapore: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), recently held the ONE: HEART OF THE LION Official Kick-Off Press Conference at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center in Singapore. Reigning ONE Bantamweight World Champion Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes of Brazil went face-to-face with the challenger, ONE Interim Bantamweight World Champion Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon of the Philippines for the first time ahead of their highly-anticipated showdown at the Singapore Indoor Stadium this Friday, 9 November.

Also in attendance were co-main event participants, Christian “The Warrior” Lee of Singapore and Kazuki Tokudome of Japan, as well as newly-signed ONE Championship athletes Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson and “The Underground King” Eddie Alvarez. In addition, ONE Championship also announced a World Grand Prix for the flyweight and lightweight divisions.

Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated:

“ONE Championship is a different organization. ONE Championship is for martial artists, by martial artists. Every fight promotion in the world wants to put on a fight. In ONE Championship, we want to build and unleash real-life superheroes who ignite the world with hope, strength, dreams, inspiration, and courage. We want real martial artists to stand up. Martial arts is not about fighting and violence. It is about unleashing your greatness in life. This is the real beauty of martial arts. I want the entire world to look at our heroes and be inspired through their lives because they bare their souls to the world with every triumph and every failure.”

Bibiano Fernandes, ONE Bantamweight World Champion, stated:

“It has always been a pleasure to be here in Singapore. This is where I unified the titles in 2013. I will get a chance to do it again in a rematch with a tough opponent in Kevin Belingon. I fought him in the past. I finished him before, and I will finish him again. I am ready for the war on Friday, and I am prepared to do my best.”

Kevin Belingon, ONE Interim Bantamweight World Champion, stated:

“I trained very hard for the match this coming Friday. I’ve waited for a long time to face Bibiano Fernandes again. I am 100 percent ready and confident. I will do my best to win this time. Be there to support us on November 9.”

Christian Lee, ONE Athlete, stated:

“Even though this is a short notice bout, I am extremely prepared. We train year round, and I’m prepared to face anyone, anytime. I’m ready for anything. I am thankful for the opportunity to showcase my talents once again.”

Kazuki Tokudome, ONE Athlete, stated:

“It’s an honor to be part of this organization. It’s a new chapter in my professional career. ONE Championship is the perfect stage for me to face top-level competition. I look forward to my match against a talented athlete like Christian Lee.”

Demetrious Johnson, ONE Athlete, stated:

“I spent seven years in North America fighting the best in the world. I’ve never travelled to Asia to fight the best. I think now is the perfect time to do it. Now that they just announced a World Grand Prix for the flyweight division, it’s has always been a dream of mine to actually compete in Asia in a World Grand Prix. The biggest thing that you can expect from me for coming over here to compete in Asia is that I’ll do my best. I am taking no shortcuts.”

Eddie Alvarez, ONE Athlete, stated:

“It was in Asia where I made a name for myself and started my career. Everything has come full circle for me. I can’t say how excited and grateful I am to be part of the ONE Championship family. This is where true martial arts lives. I’ve been away from Asia so long. It’s good to be back. I feel like I found my way again with ONE Championship. I can respect my opponents, and I can go in and fight like a man. I know my lifelong martial arts journey will be truly appreciated here.”

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About ONE Championship™
ONE Championship (ONE) is the largest global sports media property in Asian history, and the largest producer of millennial live sports content in Asia. Headquartered in Singapore, ONE is the Home of Martial Arts, and is the world's largest martial arts organization, hosting bouts across all styles of martial arts such as Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Karate, Kung Fu, Silat, Sanda, Lethwei, Mixed Martial Arts, Tae Kwon Do, Submission Grappling, and more. ONE hosts the biggest sports entertainment events across Asia, featuring some of the world's best martial artists and world champions on the largest global media broadcast in Asia. ONE eSports, a subsidiary of ONE Championship, runs Asia's largest global eSports Championship Series with some of the biggest blockbuster game titles in the world. In addition to its digital platforms, ONE Championship broadcasts to over 1.7 billion potential viewers across 138 countries with some of the largest global broadcasters, including Fox Sports, ABS-CBN, Astro, ClaroSports, Bandsports, Startimes, Premier Sports, Thairath TV, Skynet, Mediacorp, OSN, and more.

DTI CHIEF OPENS PH NATIONAL PAVILION IN CHINA EXPO

SHANGHAI – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez opened the Philippine (PH) National Pavilion at the China International Import Exposition (CIIE) on 6 November. This aims to improve the market access of PH products into China. CIIE runs from 5 to 10 November and features 3,000 exhibitors from 130 countries.

“The Philippines appreciates the Chinese government’s thrust to deepen its globalization commitment.  CIIE is China’s way of conveying to the world that it is ready to open more its market and encourage more exporters to China,” said the DTI Secretary, Sec. Lopez added: “It sends a strong signal to the world that China would also like to help balance trade with its trading partners as China believes in promoting globalization that's is more inclusive, to achieve the goal of having shared prosperity with other countries.”

The 136-square meter PH national pavilion, themed “Partner Philippines: Building Value Together,” showcases the country’s initiatives in trade, investment, and tourism. It features 10 partner government agencies and companies as well as 11 universities. These universities are promoting their undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as English as a Second Language (ESL).

Aside from the national pavilion, there are 36 booths in the Enterprise Zone featuring Filipino exhibitors: 28 for food, five for consumer goods (apparel, accessories and consumer goods, electronics, automobile, and information technology), and three for services (tourism and service outsourcing).

Sec. Lopez cited the close trade relations between PH and China. China is PH’s largest import partner at US$ 17.5 billion in 2017 and fourth-largest export market at US$ 8 billion in the same year.

Also present at the opening ceremonies were PH Ambassador to China Jose Santiago Sta. Romana, Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM) Trade Director General for Asian Affairs Peng Gang,  Former Commercial Counselor of China to the Philippines and MOFCOM Director General for Foreign Trade Development Bureau Wu Zhengping, Special Envoy to China Carlos Chan, DTI Undersecretary Nora Terrado, and DTI-CITEM Executive Director Pauline Juan.

The Philippine participation to the CIIE is spearheaded by the DTI, in cooperation with the following government and private sector partners: Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Agriculture (DA), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Tourism (DOT), the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Philippine Airlines, Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Anvil business club, Philippine Franchise Association and the Integrated Development Studies Institute.

Pasta-Making with World-Renowned Chefs

World renowned chefs Carla Brigliadori and Margarita Forés will conduct a two-day hands-on class on making fresh pasta and authentic Italian sauces on November 10 and 11, 2018 at the Flame Restaurant of Discovery Primea.

The intimate and hands-on cooking class will give participants a rare chance to learn from Asia’s Best Female Chef Margarita Forés who collaborated with Casa Artusi, a prestigious culinary school in Italy, to bring the art and science of home-style Italian cooking closer to home. Joining her is no other than Casa Artusi’s executive chef Carla
Brigliadori.

Aside from making fresh handmade pasta in a dozen different shapes, participants will also learn how to make fresh pasta sauces that range from fresh and healthy like Piselli e Prosciutto, herby Pesto Genovese to creamy Salsa di Magro and tomato-based like Ragu alla Bolognese and Salsa Marinara, as well as the classic Italian favorite Piadina, an Italian flatbread sandwich loaded with mozzarella and other tasty fillings.

The Hub Series at Flame is a collection of exciting culinary experiences. It aims to share this appetite for discovery through classes and lectures, wine dinners, and immersion programs.
Join this rare opportunity to learn only from the best at P4,500 net per person per class.

Inquiries are to be coursed through Discovery Primea via their website at
https://www.discoveryprimea.com/bars-restaurants/flame-restaurant/the-hub-series-with-casa-artusi/ or email dpmarcomm@discovery.com.ph . You may also call Flame at 955 8888, local 71610. Full pre-payment must be made within 2 working days of receiving confirmation of reservation in order to secure a slot.

Celebrate the rich cuisine of Italy and immerse yourself in different culinary techniques and traditions at The Hub Series at the Flame with Casa Artusi.