Marichu Villanueva
7 articles · The Philippine Star
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‘Power punch’ from Pacquiao
LAS VEGAS ? Holder of world boxing championship belts in eight different weight divisions, Filipino prizefighter Manny Pacquiao has become a local hero of sorts in this gambling capital of the United…
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Music, not politics, at Pacquiao homecoming
MANILA, Philippines ? Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is reinventing himself outside the boxing ring, not as a politician but as a music man. Shortly after his arrival from the US yesterday, Pacquiao…
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Politics can wait – Pacquiao
Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao would rather talk about his immediate plans to secure victory in his next bout even as he keeps his options open for another run at politics in the…
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AFP silences guns for Pacquiao fight
Today, there is only one battle that matters. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is observing an ?undeclared? nationwide ceasefire with all rebel groups to lead the Filipino nation in cheering…
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Pacquiao joins LP?s Atienza wing
World boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has formally thrown his hat into the political arena by joining the Liberal Party (LP) wing of Manila Mayor Lito Atienza. Pacquiao took his oath of membership…
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Manny presents ?Ring? belt to GMA
Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao formally presented yesterday to President Arroyo the featherweight champion belt awarded him by the prestigious Ring Magazine for his sensational victory over Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera. Accompanied…
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GMA sends wishes to Pacquiao
President Arroyo extended the Filipino nation?s best wishes for International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao in his explosive bout today in Texas. President Arroyo sent her prayers for a…
