TJ Burgonio
7 articles · Inquirer News Service
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Pacquiao?s House colleagues want him tourism poster boy
By TJ Burgonio
MANILA, Philippines?The boxing champ draws hundreds of thousands of people to his blockbuster fights in posh hotels and stadiums in the United States. Why not make him the Philippines? poster boy for…
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Get priorities straight, Pacquiao fight-bound officials told
By TJ Burgonio
MANILA, Philippines—Lawmakers scrambling to book flights to the United States to watch Manny Pacquiao’s fight should heed Malaca?ang’s advice: Set your priorities right and be sensitive to your calamity-stricken constituents. “I guess…
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Pacquiao?s mom steals show during bash
By TJ Burgonio
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines?Manny Pacquiao's mother whooped it up at her son's lavish, Las Vegas-style birthday bash in a shopping mall here Wednesday night, nearly stealing the show from the champion. Dionisia…
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Arroyo basks in Pacquiao?s glory
By TJ Burgonio
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines?(UPDATE) President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo reveled in a lavish birthday-cum-victory bash for hometown hero, Manny Pacquiao, that capped his December 7 sensational conquest of Oscar dela Hoya. The party at…
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Pacquiao gets tips in becoming environmental advocate
By TJ Burgonio
MANILA, Philippines--While his move to turn pro-environment seems sudden, boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has found allies in some green groups who see him as a serious, effective "ambassador for conservation.'' "He's globally…
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Pacquiao?s new fight: Save Philippine Eagle
By TJ Burgonio
MANILA, Philippines -- He isn?t hanging his gloves yet, but Manny Pacquiao now wants to focus on a larger-than-life fight outside the ring: protecting the Philippine Eagle from extinction. The boxing icon…
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Atienza to roll out red carpet for Pacquiao at DENR
By TJ Burgonio
MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is preparing a rousing welcome for boxing champion Manny Pacquiao when he flies home this week from his recent triumph in Las…