Dreams Are Worth Running For: EastWest Dream Run Returns for Its Second Year | Monchster Chronicles

EastWest executives and partners gather at the official launch of the EastWest Dream Run 2026, marking the return of the event as it continues to inspire more Filipinos to run toward their dreams and personal milestones.

Launched in 2025 as part of EastWest's 30th Anniversary celebration, the inaugural EastWest Dream Run brought together around 14,000 runners, dreamers, and families nationwide. Building on that momentum, the EastWest Dream Run returns in 2026, inviting Filipinos once again to lace up, show up, and run for their dreams.

Success on the Greens: Pink Argonauts Drive Ocean Advocacy Forward, One Swing at a Time | Monchster Chronicles

The Ceremonial Tee-Off was graced by Marivic Maramot and Monch Henares representing The Pink Argonauts, Felino A. Neri and General Pio Dinoso of ARMSCOR, and Carlo Quimson representing Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort.

The recently concluded 2nd Pink Argonauts Golf Tournament was a swinging success. The much-awaited golf event was participated by 105 golfers from different parts of the country. This was held last Friday, May 9, 2025 at Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club located in Lipa, Batangas. The Ceremonial Tee-Off were graced by Monch Henares and Marivic Maramot of The Pink Argonauts, Felino A. Neri and General Pio Dinoso of ARMSCOR, and Carlo Quimson of Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort.

The Pink Argonauts Invites Golfers and Divers to Join Dive Scholarship Fundraiser | Monchster Chronicles

The Pink Argonauts with sponsors. From left (front) Dinah Duran, Jocs Reyes, Department of Tourism IV-A Regional Director Marites T. Castro, Avic Maramot, Maida Bohn of Pacifica Dive, Tessa Neri, Julie Belle Lim of Bank of Singapore, Arabelle Jimenez, (back) Joedyn Padua, Marco Santos, Gage Veridiano of PADI, Torben Bohn of Pacifica Dive, Felino Neri of Armscor, and Monch Henares of BuildMeUp Corp.

They started as boatmen and fisherfolk. Today, they are PADI Certified Dive Masters and Anilao Dive Guides. Thanks to the grassroots initiative by The Pink Argonauts, last year’s dream has come into fruition, not only for the beneficiaries, but for the diving community as well. The beneficiaries mostly come from underprivileged families who live in Mabini, Batangas, and entered a rigid selection process.

The Pink Argonauts Launches Golf and Dive Event, Announces Beneficiaries | Monchster Chronicles

Getting their scuba gear set-up briefing from PADI Master Dive Instructor Joe Padua (right-most). The beneficiaries from left to right: Joseph Apostol, Laurence Matibag, John Ralph Maliglig, Jomar Pabelonia, John Rey Sapusao, and Jovani Vener Valdez. Taken on April 24, 2024 at Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort in Mabini, Batangas.

The PINK Argonauts formally launches its first Golf and Dive Event happening on May 24-26, 2024 to be held at Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club and at Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort respectively. The launch also announced the beneficiaries of this worthwhile project. 

VERMOSA GREEN RUN GETS EVEN GREENER THIS YEAR AND HAS ADDED A RUN FOR MAN'S BEST FRIEND | MONCHSTER CHRONICLES

Due to insistent public demand, Vermosa Estate’s fun and healthy Green Run will be back on June 25, this time packing more treats and surprises for both serious and casual runners. This year’s theme is “We’re Back And Greener Than Ever”.

Petron Blaze 100 Supports Toyota GR GT Cup | Monchster Chronicles

Bringing the excitement of "Waku-Doki" into the homes of Filipino motorsports enthusiasts, industry leader Toyota Motor Philippines has organized the Toyota GR GT Cup to find the fastest virtual racer in the country. 

Intimate Interview with The Apprentice ONE Championship Filipino Finalist Louie Sangalang | Monchster Chronicles

It was an hour of insightful exchange between Louie Sangalang and select members of the media. A passionate revelation, and intimate discussion of his thoughts and feelings surrounding his experience that comes from the heart, where we can also learn something from. So as not to miss a single word of this interview, I am sharing with you the highlights of the transcript.

ONE Championship Fire & Fury: Pacio Ablaze Beats Alvarez and Keeps His Strawweight World Championship Belt

ONE Strawweight World Championship: Joshua Pacio defeats Alex Silva by Split Decision (SD) after 5 rounds

By Monch Henares

ONE Championship, the largest global sports media property in Asian history, filled the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila to its full capacity. Its adrenaline-pumping fight card ONE: FIRE & FURY, a first of four this 2020, brought the absolute best in world-class martial arts talent who came out to showcase their incredible skills.

ONE Championship Lights The Fire And Releases The Fury this Friday, January 31, 2020 At The Mall Of Asia Arena

In attendance were reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio of the Philippines (center), who faced off with the challenger, former champion Alex “Little Rock” Silva of Brazil (3rd from right). Also at the open workout were top Filipino athletes (From L -R) Gina “Conviction” Iniong, Lito “The Thunder Kid” Adiwang, Eduard “Landslide” Folayang, Danny “The King” Kingad, and Jomary “The Zamboanginian Fighter” Torres.

In order to promote and touch base with MMA fans, the largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE),  held the ONE: FIRE & FURY Official Open Workout in Pasay City. The world’s best martial arts talent came out to showcase their incredible skills in front of fans and media.

Racing the Track-Ready 2020 MINI JCW Countryman

2020 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman at the Kaeng Krachan Race Circuit in Thailand.

By Monch Henares

Would you drop everything to go on a media test drive and race a 2020 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman on a track in Bangkok, Thailand? Yes, you definitely would without hesitation, and that's exactly what I did when the lovely Owee Cruz, AutoHub Group VP for PR and Marketing offered me a spot as one of six privileged motoring media journalists who will test-drive and race the second fastest, largest and most expensive MINI.

Eduard "Landslide" Folayang Enters The ONE Lightweight World Grand Prix Semi-Finals

Folayang fans are ecstatic

ESPN5 PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP: WE ARE FEARLESS SEASON 14:

Cheerleading is a sport Filipinos can master and excel in. As an inspiring proof, our teams are already winning championships around the world. 

BELINGON DERAILS NGUYEN'S THREE-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION BID AND BECOMES THE NEW ONE INTERIM BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMP

Kevin Belingon of Team Lakay - New ONE Interim Bantamweight World Champion

Last Friday, July 27, 2018, the largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), electrified the packed Mall of Asia Arena with another evening of authentic world-class martial arts action. The state-of-the-art showground played host to ONE: REIGN OF KINGS, featuring the absolute best in local and international martial arts talent. In the main event, hometown hero Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon of Baguio City, Philippines overcame a stiff challenge from two-division ONE World Champion Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen, winning by unanimous decision to claim the ONE Interim Bantamweight World Championship. 

Honda Will Bring In 100 More Civic Type Rs this 2018

2018 Honda Civic Type R in the new Polished Metal Metallic color

May 10, 2018 – Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines, is pleased to announce the availability once again of the Civic Type R this 2018 as a response to the overwhelming market acceptance and persistent demand for Honda’s Performance Vehicle offering in the Philippines.

PH Gives Warmest Welcome to Louie Sangalang, Filipino North Pole Marathon Finisher

Courtesy of Louie Sangalang
A new Filipino hero emerges from the freezing cold. FWD Life Philippines representative Louie Sangalang conquered the FWD North Pole Marathon, the world’s coolest marathon.

Multi-sport athlete Louie Sangalang, the first Filipino cancer survivor to conquer the FWD North Pole Marathon, was given the warmest homecoming party by Pan-Asian insurer FWD Life Insurance after successfully completing the marathon held on April 16, 2018. 

FWD LIFE PHILIPPINES: CHAMPIONING THE SPIRIT OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

Brina Kei Maxino poses for the media after she writes on the Pledge Wall hoping for a united world.

Last April 23,2018, the local media together with several bloggers and members of Special Olympics Philippines were invited to participate in a Special Olympics Bowling Event hosted by FWD Life Insurance.  There were five teams assembled and I was chosen to join the Gray Team. Our seven-member team had two awesome special athletes who were born with intellectual disabilities. Both of them inspired and moved me. Twenty-one-year-old Brina Kei

ONE Championship Kicks Off ONE: Heroes of Honor

Main Event

Asia’s premier martial arts organization, ONE Championship, is back in Manila for its second of four shows in 2018. In a press conference held at the Grand Ballroom of the City of Dreams in Manila, the promotion kicked off its latest event, ONE: HEROES OF HONOR, which is set for Friday, 20 April, at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Sports: ONE Championship - Legends of the World - One Action-packed Fight Night this November 10, 2017 at the MOA Arena

Eduard Folayang could keep this Lightweight Championship belt if he wins or Martin Nguyen could take it away and be the first fighter ever in ONE Championship history to hold the championship belts of two weight divisions.
(image by Monchster)

(press release c/o ONE Championship)

7 November 2017 – Manila, Philippines: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), recently held the ONE: LEGENDS OF THE WORLD Official Kick-Off Press Conference on 7 November at the Grand Ballroom of City of Dreams, Manila. In attendance was Vice President of ONE 

Sports: Feel The Rush with Petron at the Philippine Leg of the Formula 4 SEA Championship

Petron Fueled and Lubed F4 Racecar

Petron Corporation, home-grown makers of superior quality gasoline and engine oil,  presented to the media its hosting to the 2nd leg of the Formula 4 South East Asia (F4SEA) Championship which will be held at the Clark International Speedway (CIS) this weekend of Oct. 21 and 22, 2017. 

ONE: Legends of the World - Folayang vs Nguyen: A Battle Between Two Friends

ONE: LEGENDS OF THE WORLD City Skyline Face-Off, Oct. 10, 2017
Eduard “Landslide” Folayang vs Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen

What do you get when you pit the reigning ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang against the newly-crowned ONE Featherweight World Champion Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen?