Aquiles Z. Zonio
283 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Pacquiao to run for House seat
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines?Just last Friday, world boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao parried questions about his future political plans here. "Malayo pa ang 2010, kalimutan muna natin ang politika (2010 is far off,…
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Pacquiao?s Vegas-style birthday bash
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines ? It may be the most spectacular birthday bash, Las Vegas-style, that this city, perhaps even the whole of Mindanao, will witness on Wednesday when its world-famous and…
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P1-M double birthday bash for Pacquiao
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines?Local officials, fans and residents here excitedly await what may be the most spectacular birthday bash for boxing icon Manny Pacquiao which will be held at two venues here…
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Pacquiao statue going up in GenSan
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines ? Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao's Canadian friend and adviser has agreed to chip in some money for the immediate completion of his life-size bronze statue, which the…
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Pacman?s bday bash ?for adults only?
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines -- Manny Pacquiao's 30th birthday celebration here on December 17 will be strictly for adults only, his private secretary said. Lee Ann Omega said children will not be…
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Pacquiao ma no longer a nervous wreck
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines?Dionisia Pacquiao, mother of boxing champ Manny Pacquiao, said she has learned one good thing about her son's victory over Oscar Dela Hoya during the "Dream Match" Sunday. Dionisia…
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Pacquiao?s political rival sees win for ?Philippine fist?
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines -- She predicted a defeat for Manny Pacquiao when they faced off during the 2007 congressional elections in South Cotabato and indeed, the boxer despite being popular, lost.…
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Pacquiao, Custodio keep bonds despite poll rivalry
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines?They traded barbs during the mid-term elections and became bitter political enemies since then. But on Wednesday morning, World Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and South Cotabato Rep. Darlene Custodio…
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Red carpet welcome for Pacquiao in General Santos City
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines -- Setting aside politics, the city government has announced a red carpet welcome for Asian boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao, who grabbed the World Boxing Council Super featherweight…
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Pacquiao?s mom eyes Boracay trip to celebrate son?s victory
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Manny Pacquiao's mother, Dionisia, prayed for more than two hours. And after her son was declared winner in the fight against Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday…
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Boxing expert sees Pacquiao’s win over Marquez
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- A boxing expert predicted that World Boxing Council Superfeatherweight champ Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez would not last the distance against Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao. Rey Golingan, chair of the…
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Parents confident Pacquiao will defeat Marquez
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines -- Unlike Manny Pacquiao's previous bouts, his mother Dionisia said she is not nervous about his impending fight with Mexican boxer Juan Miguel Marquez this weekend. Pacquiao will…
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Pacuiao?s mom in stable condition, doc says
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines -- The mother of boxing champion Manny Pacquiao was brought to the hospital on Tuesday due to difficulty in breathing. Dr. Lamberto Chomi of the St. Elizabeth Hospital…
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Pacquiao?s ?stressed? mom rushed to hospital–sources
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines -- World boxing champion Manny Pacquiao?s mother Dionisia was rushed to the hospital late Tuesday and was being treated for stress-related illness, sources at the St. Elizabeth hospital…
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Pacquiao files P30-m libel suit vs 4 journalists
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Boxing superstar Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao has filed a P30-million libel suit against four journalists of the Manila Bulletin. Named respondents in the case were Manila Bulletin's sports writer…
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Pacquiao takes college entrance exams
GENERAL SANTOS CITY—Determined to earn a college diploma, Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao went to the Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU) here on Wednesday afternoon to take an entrance exam. NDDU…
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Bobby Pacquiao wants rematch with Soto
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines -- Bobby Pacquiao wants to face Mexican boxer Humberto Soto again and he said this was the only favor he was asking from his promoter and elder brother…
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Darlene ‘knocks out’ Pacquiao
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines—It was the kind of fight where not even his world renowned American trainer, Freddie Roach, would have been much help. As of 3 p.m. yesterday, reelectionist Rep. Darlene…
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Pacquiao refuses to ride float with poll rival
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines -- As promised, the city government rolled out the red carpet for the homecoming of its greatest son, boxing icon Manny Pacquaio. Mayor Pedro Acharon earlier proposed that…
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Pacquiao now official Arroyo candidate
GENERAL SANTOS CITY—Boxer Manny Pacquiao officially filed his certificate of candidacy in absentia 1:40 p.m. yesterday at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) provincial office in Koronadal City, South Cotabato. Pacquiao’s legal and…