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Pacquiao: Two decades of poor development in GenSan forced me to run
GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? For 28-year-old Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, the absence of infrastructure in this city for 20 years ? except that of his sprawling mansion ? had prompted him…
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Pacquiao blames lack of progress on rival
GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? Manny Pacquiao Thursday night launched his campaign for a congressional seat in the first district of South Cotabato by blaming his rival, Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio for what he…
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Gloves are off as Pacquiao hits out at rival
GENERAL SANTOS CITY: Boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao said Thursday night that his opponent in the First District of South Cotabato had done nothing to improve the city, and that he decided to…
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Pacquiao, Bro. Mike under fire
The nation?s focus shifted on Friday (24 days to Election Day) from the grisly killing of Julia Campbell and the brutal execution of seven workers in Sulu by the Abu Sayyaf to…
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Pacquiao endorses Lapid; Binay unfazed
People?s champ Manny Pacquiao endorsed Friday Lito Lapid who will challenge incumbent Mayor Jejomar Binay in Makati. Aside from Lapid, Pacquiao also raised the hands of other administration candidates in Makati. Pacquiao…
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Pacquiao vows to deliver votes for TU in S Cotabato
GENERAL SANTOS CITY - People's champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao said Thursday night that he is confident his popularity will deliver votes here for the 12 candidates of Team Unity senatorial ticket. Pacquiao…
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Pacquiao, a legislator?
"Are we really that foolish that we are about to choose a boxer, who hasn't even stepped into college, than a well-principled lawyer for congressman in this coming polls? Are we that…
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The difference between Manny Pacquiao and Dolfo del Rosario
DOLFO del Rosario is like Manny Pacquiao fighting an undefeated Jorge Solis in his comeback bid against Yayong Gementiza. Jorge Solis before his submission to Pacman was undefeated as Gelacio Gementiza is…
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ALL SET FOR PACQUIAO`S TWIN KILLINGS
After a brief respite from the fight scene, allow me to resume my watch on our hard-punching Manny Pacquiao--this after his smashing demolition of Mexican Jorge Solis at San Antonio's Alamodome. Pacquiao's…
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SUICO IN PERFECT WEIGHT!
OSAKA, JAPAN--As a strong testament to his superb work ethics, OPBF lightweight champion Randy Suico is in perfect weight leading up to Sunday's official weigh-in for his 12-round titular defense on Monday…
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In training with camp De La Hoya
First and foremost I would like to thank all of the lectors for the emails. I have spent the last six weeks in Puerto Rico where I had time to visit the…
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Nietes, Melligen Make Weight!
In Bacolod City, WBO Asia Pacific minimumweight kingpin Donnie Nietes had an easy time making weight, coming in at 104.5 lbs during official weigh-in held at the city's Business Inn Hotel just…
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BREAKING NEWS: JUSTIN FORTUNE TO BRANCH OFF ON HIS OWN, BUT WILL CONTINUE WORKING WITH ROACH
Famed fight trainer Freddie Roach, and his conditioning coach/assistant trainer Justin Fortune contacted me this evening to inform me that Justin will be branching out on his own in the near future.…
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Pacman hopes row ends by June
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao flies to New York in June to see his brother Bobby fight Humberto Soto on June 9 at the Madison Square Garden and gets a toast from…
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ONE ON ONE WITH FREDDIE ROACH
Boxing's most sought after trainer, Freddie Roach wanted to respond to the recent reports that he and his assistant, Justin Fortune have split up. As most boxing fans know, Freddie has been…
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NIETES DEFENDS WBO ASIA PACIFIC TITLE SATURDAY
Classy world-rated Donnie Nietes defends his WBO Asia Pacific light flyweight title against tough Thai challenger Tongthalek Por Vorasing in the main event of an exciting fight card on Saturday, April 21,…
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Celebrity politics
Welcoming and feting somebody bringing honor to the country is but proper. The problem, however, is we tend to exaggerate and go overboard in expressing our admiration and rendering our tribute. Manny…
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Dreaming about Manny
Two 40-year-old former world champions conjured visions of fighting Manny Pacquiao in their prime but neither speculated on what would or could have happened if they battled the Filipino boxing icon. First…
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Review of Manny Pacquiao vs Jorge Solis – Blaze of Glory
On November 15, 2003, Manny Pacquiao walked into the ring in San Antonio?s Alamodome a 4-to-1 underdog against legendary Mexican champion Marco Antonio Barrera. Few outside the Philippines had any idea who…
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Culture of mediocrity
NO doubt, Manny Pacquiao can very well-protect himself. But, can he be protected from himself? That is the question. We used to have congressmen who answered to the names of Jovito Salonga,…
