Joel Guinto
6 articles · Inquirer News Service
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Atienza urges Pacquiao: Keep on boxing
MANILA, Philippines -- A long-time supporter of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao advised the champion, on the eve of his homecoming, to concentrate on his sports career amid talk he would give politics…
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Soldier Pacquiao says he would fight alongside troops
MANILA, Philippines--Boxing champion Manny Pacquaio would fight alongside government troops if he had his way, but his commanders won't let him. "Ayaw nila ako pasamahin e, baka daw hamunin ko sila ng…
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Arroyo: Pacquiao ?hero,? ?icon of masses?
MANILA, Philippines -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo hailed boxing champion Manny Pacquaio, who won the World Boxing Council superfeatherweight title on Sunday, as a "hero" and "icon of the masses" who unites the…
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Military declares truce with rebels for Pacquiao fight
MANILA, Philippines -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has declared a seven-hour unilateral ceasefire in its campaign against communist insurgents on Sunday to give troops time to watch the fight…
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Master Sergeant Pacquiao to visit troops in Sulu, Basilan
MANILA, Philippines ? (UPDATE) Having been promoted to reservist Master Sergeant, boxing champion Manny Pacquiao said he would visit his fellow soldiers on the frontlines against al Qaeda-linked militants in Sulu and…
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Despite ?rebel? role, Army promotes Sgt Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippine -- He may play a rebel in his upcoming movie, but boxing hero Manny Pacquiao, an Army reservist, was promoted to the next highest rank, a spokesman for the Philippine…
