A WORKER of the National Parks Development Committee cleans the Flower Clock at the Rizal Park in Manila, a day after President Aquino signed a law setting the Philippine Standard Time, yesterday. (Photo by Michael Varcas)
Atheists should be seen as good people if they do good, Pope Francis said on Wednesday in his latest urging that people of all religions – or no religion – work together.
MEMBERS of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) rescue team, clad in fatigue uniforms, board a truck for their deployment in Manila to help clear the sidewalks of vendors and other obstructions. (Photo by KJ Rosales)
SENATOR Manny Villar and Senator-elect Cynthia Villar check the plastic school chairs, finish product of the Waste Plastic Recycling Factory in Barangay Ilaya, Las Pinas, which they inaugurated yesterday morning. The factory turns plastic wastes into durable school chairs that could last up to 20 years. (Photo by Linus Guardian Escandor II)
SINGER Richard Poon and actress Maricar Reyes are eyeing to tie the knot in an “exclusive” wedding some time this year.
GRANDMASTER Darwin Laylo (seated, left) is locked in a battle with GM Li Shilong of China during the sixth round of the Manny Pacquiao Cup Asian Continental Chess Championship at the Midas Hotel and Casino. Watching the game (from left) are GM Mark Paragua, NCFP executive-director Jayson Gonzales, NCFP secretary-general Cavite Rep. Bambol Tolentino and NCFP director - Rommel Tacorda.
MIAMI Heat guard Dwyane Wade battles for a lose ball against Indiana Pacers guard George Hill during the third quarter of Game 1 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers against the Miami Heat in Miami. (AP photo)
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Rios getting ready early
Brandon Rios is embarking on the mother of all training camps. Even though his date with Manny Pacquiao in Macau appears lightyears away, the Mexican-American banger is making sure he answers the bell in the best shape of his life. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true,"data_track_addressbar":true,"data_track_textcopy":true,"ui_atversion":"300"}; var addthis_product = 'wpp-3.1'; Read More »
Biggest paycheck awaits Pacquiao
By NICK GIONGCO From a marketing standpoint, Manny Pacquiao remains a marketable fighter. Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum said yesterday Pacquiao’s star continues to shine as the Filipino icon is on the verge of making the biggest paycheck of his career when he faces Brandon Rios in his comeback bout before noon on Nov. 24 in Macau. Incoming search terms:biggest paycheck awaits...
Top boxers must compete in PNG
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is mandating all national sports associations–including the Association of Boxing Alliances of the Philippines (Abap) – to send their finest athletes to the Philippine National Games (PNG). The PNG scheduled May 24 to June 2 in various Metro Manila venues, will offer 41 sports and possible slots to the Myanmar Southeast Asian Games in December...
TKO in 7th
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (AFP) – International Boxing Federation welterweight champion Devon Alexander posted a dominant seven-round technical knockout of over-matched Briton Lee Purdy on Saturday. Read More »
Melindo trains vs Estrada
Mexican champion Juan Francisco Estrada is turning up the heat in Hermosillo, while Filipino challenger Milan Melindo is doing the same thing in Cebu as they rev up for their July 27 clash in Macau. Reports from Mexico say Estrada is already in the thick of training and he is not leaving any stone unturned in his bid to retain the World Boxing Organization (WBO) and World Boxing Association...
Mayweather is highest-paid
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Unbeaten boxer Floyd Mayweather tops Sports Illustrated’s list of highest-paid pro sportsmen for the second straight year, according to the list released by the magazine on Wednesday. Mayweather stretched his perfect record to 44-0 with a 12round unanimous decision over Robert Guerrero on May 4, the first fight in his new megadeal with Showtime television that...
Rios says Pacquiao made big mistake
By NICK GIONGCO Brandon Rios feels Manny Pacquiao may have underestimated him when the comebacking Filipino icon decided to pick him as his dancing partner for Nov. 24 in Macau. “Big mistake,“ said Rios from his home base in Oxnard, California. Incoming search terms:brandon rios (15)pacquiao rios (2)bradley vs pacquiao (1)how is pacquiao training for rios (1)rios on pacquiao (1) Read More »
Pacquiao sees redemption vs Rios
By NICK GIONGCO Manny Pacquiao sees something in Brandon Rios that can rebuild his tattered image. Rios also sees almost the same thing when he looks at Pacquiao except that he perceives the comebacking Filipino as a stepping-stone. Incoming search terms:pacquiAio rios (5)danny garcia (1)pacquio vs rios (1)Rios vs Pacquiao news (1) Read More »
It’s Pacquiao vs Rios in November
By NICK GIONGCO Brandon Rios’ face glowed and his eyes lit up when he was finally told about the good news by his manager Cameron Dunkin, who presented him a belated birthday present on Monday (Tuesday in Manila). Rios, who turned 27 last April 29, showered Dunkin with praises, thanking him profusely for working out a deal that guarantees him his biggest purse, upwards of $3 million...
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