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Pacquiao returns to Senate victorious, donates WBO belt to chamber
MANILA, Philippines ? A triumphant Sen. Manny Pacquiao returned to the Senate on Tuesday, feted by his colleagues and legislative employees after making history as the world?s first sitting senator to win…
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New arena: Boxing hero voice of everyman in senate
Almost every time world boxing champ Manny Pacquiao walks into the Senate session hall, it seems like fight night. A scrum of fans?students and longtime admirers who took a chance to see…
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Pacquiao leaves for US, vows to return in time for Senate session
Sen. Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday reaffirmed his vow to never miss a Senate session even while he is training for his comeback fight set on Nov. 5 in Las Vegas. This as…
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Arum: 2 bouts for Pacquiao in 2017, Mayweather rematch possible
If he succeeds in his return fight, Filipino boxing champ and now Sen. Manny Pacquiao will likely finish his career with two more major bouts in 2017. Boxing promoter Bob Arum said…
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Senators commend Filipino Olympic silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz
Senators on Monday praised Hidilyn Diaz for ending the country?s 20-year Olympic medal drought, hailing her as a symbol of the Filipino?s strength. Diaz clinched the silver medal at the women?s 53-kg…
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Pacquiao hard at work in new job
Now out of the boxing ring, neophyte Sen. Manny Pacquiao is hard at work in his new arena?the Senate. While he was constantly absent at the House of Representatives, Pacquiao has a…
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Drilon: OK for Pacquiao to fight, but?
MANILA, Philippines? For as long as he could perform his duties as a legislator, neophyte Senator Manny Pacquiao may go back to the boxing ring. Outgoing Senate President Franklin Drilon on Thursday…
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Campaign shirts, posters make up for Pacquiao absence
As absent as he was in Congress, Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao has also been missing out on the senatorial campaign trail while training for his April 9 fight with American fighter Timothy…
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UNA stands by Pacquiao
The United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) is standing by their party mate, boxing legend and Saranggani Rep. Manny Paquiao, but pledged to uphold the rights of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender)…
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In Pacquiao country ?whole world knows HE WON?
ALABEL, Sarangani, Philippines?It may have been just another sleepy weekday afternoon, the streets almost deserted, with folk going about their daily business, slumped in jeepneys and trikes, some of them dozing off.…
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Pacquiao is new face of disaster preparedness
MANILA, Philippines?From the way Manny Pacquiao is talking these days, one would think he has forgotten his duties as a member of Congress. After promoting pain relievers, energy drinks, sports apparel, the…
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Binay unfazed by Pacquiao presidential ambition
MANILA, Philippines?Vice President Jejomar Binay, the only politician to have declared his intention to run for President in 2016, said there is no need to worry about a Pacquiao presidential run just…
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Pacquiao hits crab mentality, voices hurt
MANILA, Philippines?It wasn?t all smiles on Manny Pacquiao?s arrival yesterday to the usual red carpet welcome at the airport. He grimaced when peppered with questions about his split-decision win over Mexican Juan…
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Champ flies first class, another in economy
MANILA, Philippines -- They both took hits, parried blows and endured injuries to triumph for the Philippine flag inside a boxing ring thousands of kilometers from home. But on their trip back…
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Pacquiao still bitter over draw decision
IT WAS a meeting of two men who had just come from a fight. And they called each other champions. Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao and reelectionist Manila Mayor Lito Atienza met again…
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Pacquiao confident of beating Marquez
I WOULD give my all, even if it means giving my life, to win the fight. Manny Pacquiao promised this Thursday on the eve of his departure for the US to start…