Lira Dalangin-Fernandez
22 articles · INQ7.net
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Pacquiao drops in senatorial bets survey after ‘masahol pa sa hayop’ anti-gay remarks
MANILA, Philippines - His statement that people involved in same-sex relationships are ?worse than animals? has apparently taken a toll on Sarangani Representative Manny Pacquiao after he dropped out of the Magic…
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Pacman, Negros Occ’s Ledesma retain worst House attendance record; 65 have perfect attendance
MANILA, Philippines -- Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, who represents Sarangani, and Jules Ledesma IV of Negros Occidental's first district held on to their worst attendance records in the House of Representatives, tying…
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Next Pacman fight should be in PH, says fellow lawmaker
MANILA, Philippines -- The next match of boxing icon and Sarangani Representative Manny Pacquiao should be held in the Philippines, a fellow lawmaker suggested Tuesday. "We have a Filipino boxing champion in…
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Pacman returns to Congress
MANILA, Philippines -- After a two-month absence marked by triumph and controversy, Sarangani Representative and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will return to the House of Representative to attend Tuesday?s session. Speaker Feliciano…
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Pacquiao doesn’t have, never had, Green Card – Pacman adviser, lawyer
MANILA, Philippines - Saranggani Representative and boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is not a holder of a US Green Card and never had one, contrary to reports, people from his camp said Monday.…
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Warm House welcome for Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines?Following his fresh victory over Mexican Antonio Margarito that gave him his eighth title, Saranggani Representative Manny Pacquiao returned to work on Monday amid a rousing welcome by his colleagues and…
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House of Representatives readies grand welcome for Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines ? The House of Representatives is preparing to roll out the red carpet for the return of boxing champion and Saranggani Representative Manny Pacquiao to the chamber on Monday. Pacquiao…
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Pacquiao is best endorser for tourism solon says
MANILA, Philippines ? With his stature in the international sports arena, Saranggani Representative and boxing champion Manny Pacquiao could be the best endorser of the country?s tourism, a leader of the House…
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Congressmen set to confer highest award to colleague Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines ? The House of Representatives is set to confer its highest award to one of its members, Saranggani Representative Manny Pacquiao, the leader of the chamber said Monday. Majority Leader…
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Guessing game on for solons watching Pacquiao bout
MANILA, Philippines ? Just who among the lawmakers at the House of Representatives are flying to the United States to watch the fight of Saranggani Congressman Manny Pacquiao? Reporters covering the House…
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Pacquiao to visit China after bout with Margarito
MANILA, Philippines ? Saranggani Representative and world boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will turn on the charm offensive for the angry Chinese officials when he visits Hong Kong after his fight in November…
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Pacquiao to visit China after bout with Margarito
MANILA, Philippines ? Saranggani Representative and world boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will turn on the charm offensive for the angry Chinese officials when he visits Hong Kong after his fight in November…
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Belmonte on Pacquiao?s absence: He?s doing great service to RP
MANILA, Philippines?Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. on Thursday said that the House of Representatives will not mind if Saranggani Representative Manny Pacquiao?s role as legislator takes a backseat this time as he begins…
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Pacquiao fights for funding for anti-human trafficking body
MANILA, Philippines ? Saranggani Representative Manny Pacquiao is batting for funds for a government inter-agency fighting human trafficking. Appealing to Budget Secretary Florencio Abad and Cavite Representative Joseph Emilio Abaya, the chairman…
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Pacquiao willing to train in Batasan
MANILA, Philippines?Bent on fulfilling his role as lawmaker and at the same time keeping his phenomenal career in the ring, Saranggani Representative Manny Pacquiao said he is prepared to do his training…
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Rep. Pacquio vows to fight poverty in first privilege speech
MANILA, Philippines?(UPDATE) Saranggani Representative and boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is ready to rumble. But the fight now is not inside the boxing ring, but against poverty in his impoverished district. Delivering his…
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Excited Pacquiao wants to deliver privilege speech
MANILA, Philippines?Saranggani Representative and boxing champion Manny Pacquiao said he is all geared up to face another major challenge in his career, this time as a member of the House of Representatives.…
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Clinton turns sports forecaster: Paqcuiao will win
MANILA, Philippines – Visiting US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton could not have endeared herself to Filipinos more than this Friday when she predicted that boxing idol Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao would win…
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RP citizenship sought for Pacquiao coach
MANILA, Philippines -- It?s time for the man behind Manny Pacquiao?s legendary triumphs in the ring to take center stage. Just as everybody appeared to be in awe of the Filipino boxing…
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Probe on singing of national anthem sought
MANILA, Philippines -- How should singers in boxing champion Manny Pacquiao?s next fight or anybody singing the national anthem in public belt it out? A lawmaker wants to know. Following criticisms that…