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Archive for the ‘Philippine Sports’ Category

July 22nd, 2008

Oscar dela Hoya rebukes Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao is the reigning World Boxing Council lightweight champ.
Oscar dela Hoya has ten world titles under his belt, and plans of retiring.
It’s been revealed that Manny Pacquiao is among the short list of fighters that dela Hoya want to face for his farewell fight in December. It’s been revealed that Top Rank promoters […]

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July 16th, 2008

Video: Awesome Shots of Efren "Bata" Reyes

We’ve featured pool genius Efren “Bata” Reyes here a few times, as he competes in (and wins) billiards championships all over the world. A lot of Filipinos know who he is. They’ve watched him perform his magic with a cue stick, and might even remember a commercial he did for San Miguel beer.
For those who […]

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July 7th, 2008

Should Manny Pacquiao Bear the Philippine Flag at the Olympics?

Image details: Manny Pacquiao v David Diaz served by picapp.com
Boxer Manny Pacquiao, who recently won the WBC lightweight championship, has been appointed as a special envoy to next month’s Summer Olympics in Beijing. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo personally chose Pacquiao to be the flag-bearer for the Philippines during the Games’ opening ceremony. He is to replace […]

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June 29th, 2008

Video: Manny Pacquiao KOs David Diaz in Round 9

If you didn’t watch the Pacquiao-Diaz fight on Saturday, here’s the decisive ninth round. Pacquiao landed several good punches in this round, before finally knocking out his opponent. One can hear the crowd clearly rooting for “Manny! Manny!”.
UPDATE: The video I describe above is no longer available, so instead, here’s the post-fight press conference:

Tags: cultural […]

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June 29th, 2008

Boxer Manny Pacquiao KOs David Diaz

It’s belt number 4 for Manny Pacquiao!
The Pacman sealed his place in boxing history with the win over David Diaz  on Saturday, June 28, 2008, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. Even after 8 rounds, Manny still looked fierce. In the ninth round, he claimed the WBC lightweight championship by knockout. It is his fourth […]

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June 26th, 2008

Pacquiao Fever Hits the Philippines Again

Manny Pacquiao on April 14, 2007, right after capturing the WBC International Featherweight Championship.
Manny Pacquiao has a fight.
Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. His target: the WBC Lightweight Championship. His opponent: Mexico’s David Diaz, who is the current champion in the 135-lb division.
In March 2008, Pacquiao […]

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April 15th, 2008

Manny Pacquiao and Jet Li in SMB TV ad

I saw this video at Pacquiao Video and just thought it was so cool that Jet Li did an ad for San Miguel Beer. Manny Pacquiao was there, too, of course, as one of the spectators.

If you want more Manny Pacquiao vids, check the site out. It has everything from his fights, […]

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March 15th, 2008

Manny Pacquiao Wins by Split Decision!

What a fight! 12 rounds of boxing between the Philippines’ Manny Pacquiao and Mexico’s Juan Manuel Marquez at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas tonight. And it ends with Manny wresting the WBC super featherweight world title from Marquez.
Manny won by a slim margin, by virtue of his knocking down Marquez in the third […]

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February 15th, 2008

Philippine News (2-15-08)

This week in the Philippines…
POLITICS: The Lozada expose of the corruption scandal of the broadband networking deal is in full gear. Protesters hit the streets calling for Pres. Arroyo’s resignation, and the Senate filed charges for obstruction of justice against Arroyo.
WEATHER: 4.9-magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Eastern Visayas and the Bicol region just a few […]

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January 23rd, 2008

Hot Air Balloon Fiesta and Photo Contest

 
On February 7-10, 2008, hot air balloon and small plane enthusiasts will convene at the Clark Freeport Zone for what is being touted as the "biggest aviation sports event in the country today".
The 12th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will feature the following events:

Daily Hot Air Balloon Flights
Daily Flag Jumps
Skydiving
Micro Light […]

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