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ALA International pays a courtesy visit with Philippine Consul General Henry Bensurto, Jr. and the San Francisco consular office’s diplomatic corps

June 29, 2016 (San Francisco, CA) - Fists of the Future fighters “Prince” Albert Pagara and Jason “El Nino” Pagara, as well as the ALA International team paid an official visit with the Philippine Consul General to San Francisco, Honorable Henry Bensurto, Jr. and the Philippine diplomatic corps today. During their meeting, Consul General Bensurto enthused that with the emergence of these world-class fighters in the international boxing scene, they continue a long legacy of strong Filipino athletes that have brought pride to the Philippines.

Undefeated fighter “Prince” Albert Pagara (W26-L0 with 18 KOs) defends his title as WBO Intercontinental Jr. Featherweight Champion against Mexican challenger, Cesar Juarez on July 9, 2016. The event also boasts of six strong undercard bouts, touting it as the Bay Area’s most action-packed boxing event of the year. Tickets can be purchased here. For more information, visit www.tfc-usa.com/fof/.

Upcoming Events: Fists of the Future

Join the public workout of “Prince” Albert Pagara tomorrow, June 30 at 4pm at Seafood City Westborough (3573 Callan Blvd., South San Francisco, CA), followed by a 5pm meet and greet. Pagara will be joined by his guest, Filipino American boxing wonder kid, 9-year old Cyrus “The Virus” Dizon, from Sunnyvale.

Mark your calendars for the following events, leading to the Fists of the Future:

July 7 | 11am: Official press conference

San Mateo Event Center (Event Pavilion)

2495 S. Delaware St.

San Mateo, CA

12pm Lunch

1-1:30pm Photo ops and one-on-one interviews

July 8 | 12pm: Official Weigh-In

Serramonte Center (Food Court)

Serramonte Blvd. & I-280

Daly City, CA

For members of the media, you may request for media credentials by emailing jez_panlaqui@abs-cbn.com. Please indicate your name, media organization, and the official events you will attend.

Maui’s awarded and celebrated chef, Sheldon Simeon, brings aloha to Lifestyle Network’s Spice to Life

He dishes on how keeping it local catapulted him into a competitive global scene

(Redwood City, California) –The island of Maui takes center stage this week on Lifestyle Network’s food and travel series, Spice to Life. Home to the traditional open-sea restaurant and quaint gourmet kitchens, Maui’s food scene is well-known for its Hawaiian regional cuisine – a delicious blend of ingredients and techniques from many cultures. Awarded celebrity Chef Sheldon Simeon traverses corners of the island where the food is exceptional – from popsicles to haute cuisine. Join him on Sunday, April 24 at 7:30pm Pacific.

Lifestyle Network’s Spice to Life features Los Angeles’ trend-setting Chef Michael Hung

A journey that spans from French fine dining to movie magic

Redwood City, Calif. (April 15, 2016) –This week, Spice to Life explores Los Angeles, the city with one of the most expansive, rule-breaking food scenes with Chef Michael Hung. In this city, the quirk and authenticity of street food is as much a subject of discourse as fine dining. Discover these gems on the show’s upcoming episode on Sunday, April 17 at 7:30pm Pacific.

Chef and entrepreneur Tim Luym revels in the San Francisco food scene on Lifestyle Network’s Spice to Life

The creative game is 24/7 to compete in the thought-forward food industry in the 7x7

Redwood City, Calif. (April 7, 2016) – This week, Spice to Life takes audiences to the city by the bay, cosmopolitan and trend-setting San Francisco, where Chef Tim Luym has figured out the algorithm to playing big in the food and restaurant industry with competitive strategy and good food, with the help of some secret ingredients. Join him on the show’s upcoming episode on Sunday, April 10 at 7:30pm Pacific.

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Lifestyle Network premieres its first original food and travel show, Spice to Life

Celebrated chefs and restaurateurs take audiences on the most exciting gastronomic adventure yet

Redwood City, Calif. (March 18, 2016) – Behind everything remarkable is a story: the best bourride perfected with practice, the ensemada made contemporary through the mastery of basic techniques, the human transcendence into artist. Beyond the Michelin stars and competition trophies are artists that have not only discovered the soul behind food, but have also traversed unique journeys. Meet celebrated and awarded chefs and restaurateurs as they share their secrets to success and take audiences on never before seen food tours on Lifestyle Network’s first original food and travel series, Spice to Life. Spice to Life premieres on March 20 and airs Sundays at 7:30pm Pacific.

Lifestyle Network's Spice to Life is a series where chefs and restaurateurs share their passion for food, culture, people, and their communities. It reveals their remarkable journeys and secret ingredients to their success, highlights their favorite local food spots that are hidden from the average tourist, and demonstrates their signature dishes. Distinct palates, authenticity to flavor and a commitment to philanthropy allow them to bring their cuisine to the forefront of the food revolution. They harvest. They create. They nourish life.

“Spice to Life, in itself, is the recipe to top notch entertainment,” said Lifestyle Network channel head Aileen Paredes. “It is adventurous, satisfying, and moving, all at once. More and more, we are finding ourselves in an era where audiences are asking for amazing role models that are reflections of this generation. Spice to Life brings scores of inspirational achievers and their delicious stories to your Sundaynight television.”

On March 20, its season debuts with New York entrepreneur Nicole Ponseca, restaurateur and owner of influential food establishments, Maharlika and Jeepney. Best known for revolutionizing Filipino cuisine for the mainstream eater, Ponseca removed the fear factor elements behind the cuisine, replacing it with visible and tangible details of Philippine hospitality, the novelty of unique combinations of Asian flavors, and the magic of condiments like banana ketchup, fish sauce, and shrimp paste. The former advertising executive decided, “I hired myself to re-brand and re-market Filipino food and it became my new client.” In a decade, she would give it a fresh look, palatable design, and lasting effervescence, catching the attention of The New York Times, The Washington Post, Zagat, Thrillist, Vice, the James Beard Foundation, and Food Network’s Bobby Flay.

Ponseca adds, “I could write a book on the things I’ve learned along the way, from financing and investor relations to hiring, but the best advice I can offer is to be authentic to yourself. Be kind to yourself. Work harder and smarter than anyone else.”

Join Nicole Ponseca this Sunday as she scouts the boroughs of New York for the best food finds, cooks with executive chef Miguel Trinidad, and talks about what drives her skyward success.

Lifestyle Network programming opens the doors to a whole new world of possibility. Check local listings for channel availability.

Lifestyle Network spotlights inspiring women and programs this month

The channel welcomes four new programs and an original series on inspirational women who are making history

Redwood City, Calif. (March 15, 2016) – Lifestyle Network features seven inspirational women this month, honoring the celebration of Women’s History Month. The channel also announces the addition of four titles to its program line-up: Guiding You Home, Gardening 101, Sweet Talk and its first original show, Spice to Life.

Guiding You Home follows the journey of property buyers looking to find their perfect home. Join them on the hunt on Saturdays at 9:30pm PT.

Join garden guru Melanie Walker and herb specialist Warren Lange as they give you the confidence and inspiration to create a thriving garden and gorgeous outdoor spaces. Gardening 101 will show you how to get your hands dirty and start growing! Join them on Tuesdays at 11pm PT. The series premieres on March 15^th.

Celebrated chefs and restaurateurs spice it up on Lifestyle Network’s first original show, Spice to Life. Join them on their remarkable journeys as they share their secret ingredients to success, highlight their favorite local spots hidden from the average tourist, and demonstrate their signature dishes. The series premieres on March 20 and airs Sundays at 7:30pm PT.

Cynthia Patos, winner of The Clash: Search for the Next Great Dessert Master, makes dessert-making more delectable in Sweet talk. Learn creative baking solutions and easy-to-make recipes on Sundays at 8am PT. The series premieres on March 27.

“It gets bigger and better every month with Lifestyle Network,” said Lifestyle Network channel head Aileen Paredes. “This month is about finding and being an inspiration in your corner of influence, and playing big in this world. Exploring our potential and being the best we can be no matter what is our theme, and with this, we proudly premiere these new titles and our first ever original show.”

Lifestyle Network programming opens the doors to a whole new world of possibility. Check local listings for channel availability.

Lifestyle Network premieres three new food and travel programs

Catch the premiere of A Taste of Travel, Bare Feet, and Cooking Hawaiian Style Season 3 on the channel this month

Redwood City, Calif. (February 26, 2016) – The sweetest things in life are free on Lifestyle Network this month with the announcement of the addition of three titles to its programming: A Taste of Travel premiered on February 1, airing Mondays at 730pm PST, Bare Feet on February 19, airing Fridays at9pm PST, and Cooking Hawaiian Style Season 3 is set to launch on February 27, airing Saturdays at 11am PST.

Join travel host Mickela Mallozzi in the exciting travel-dance series, Bare Feet, as she experiences the world, one dance at a time. From rediscovering her family roots in Southern Italy to exploring the diverse regions of Asia, Mickela’s travels explore the traditional side of every culture while connecting with local communities through artistic celebration.

A Taste of Travel melds idyllic locations and intricate cuisines, delving into local delicacies, from goulash in Budapest to Asian fusion in the Barossa.

Get ready for more aloha! Lanai Tabura brings more island flavor into your kitchens with the premiere of the third season of Cooking Hawaiian Style.

“The team at Lifestyle Network is proud to add these new programs to our roster,” said Lifestyle Network channel head Aileen Paredes. “These three new titles will surely make their way into viewers’ hearts as they enrich as much as they entertain”

Lifestyle Network programming opens the doors to a whole new world of possibility. Check local listings for channel availability.

Lifestyle Network show host Marc Anthony Nicolas featured in Sarah Centrella’s latest book ‘Hustle Believe Receive’

Nicolas’ inspirational life journey motivates readers and audiences to overcome and dream big

Redwood City, Calif. (February 12, 2016) – Host of The On Your Marc Show, Marc Anthony Nicolas, is no stranger to Hollywood. In fact, his life story resonates with messages that inspired some of its greatest screenplays and scripts - struggle, heartbreak, providential opportunities, and a Hollywood dream come true. Inspirationally destined, Nicolas’ story made it to the pages of author Sarah Centrella’s latest book, ‘Hustle Believe Receive,’ which was launched in January 2016. The book features fifty-one inspiring stories of NFL athletes, best-selling authors, world boxing champions, CEOs, and producers, among others. It contains true tales of how real people are living the impossible.