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Stroke of luck propels Manny’s rise–Lopez
THE head of the country’s amateur boxing association yesterday said the Philippines is blessed with countless boxers with the same amount of skills, grit and fire as world boxing icon Manny Pacquiao.…
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Manny’s party, Faeldon’s arrest
While boxing hero Manny Pacquiao was partying the night away last Friday, law enforcers were doing their own thing in capturing Oakwood mutineer Marine Capt. Nicanor Faeldon. It was a day of…
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A break from politics
A week from the day it happened, we thank God the Filipino is a spontaneous people--–didn’t you see them glitter with the winning of Manny Pacquiao? And the welcome for him was…
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A question of heroes
In a country beset by problems economic and political and sorely lacking in someone alive to look up to, we scrounge for things or people to be proud of. Anything half noteworthy…
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Multitudes cheer RP idol
IN the words of an avid ?Pacman? fan, this is how Filipinos celebrate a ?clean? victory. With a crowd-drawing power exceeding that of any show biz celebrity or politician, boxing superstar Manny…
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Pacquiao fever
AT the risk of getting stoned to death or skinned alive, may I ask when will we get tired giving Manny Pacquiao ticker tape parades? I mean if we?re going to do…
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Roach names possible Pacman foes in Manila
LOS ANGELES, California -- Trainer Freddie Roach yesterday bared they were in the process of selecting an opponent for Manny Pacquiao in a projected fight in Manila. ?I?ll see you soon, because…
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?Thrilla in Manila 2? eyed; Manny happy to see parents
Manny Pacquiao on Friday said his handlers want to stage a Thrilla in Manila 2 for his next bout, which they think would surpass the glamor of the original fight in 1975…
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Pacquiao issues call for unity
The Philippines? boxing sensation Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao appealed to the nation for unity yesterday after arriving home to a huge and chaotic hero?s welcome following his victory over Mexico?s Erik Morales in…
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Politicians ride on Pacquiao mania
FOR a moment yesterday, President Macapagal-Arroyo and Manny Pacquiao seemed to have reversed their roles, he sounding like a politician and she acting like a boxing sensation. Indeed, Malaca?ang turned into a…
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Barrera to fight Chavez
MARCO Antonio Barrera is dodging Manny Pacquiao as of the moment as he is instead fighting International Boxing Federation (IBF) lightweight champion Jesus Chavez on March 25 at the MGM Grand Garden…
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Pacquiao gets bonus upon return: Mom, dad reunited after 15-year split
MANILA ? For a country known for its tightly-knit families, it was a heartwarming sight. Aside from getting a grand reception from his countrymen yesterday, boxing hero Manny Pacquiao had his wish…
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?No politics?
Filipino world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao was given a hero?s welcome during a motorcade around Manila and Quezon cities yesterday, hours after he arrived from Los Angeles, California. Pacquiao also dodged some…
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Pacquiao not amazed at ?new self?
LOS ANGELES, California ? His transformation, from slugger to complete boxer, was phenomenal but Manny Pacquiao claimed there was nothing truly amazing behind the shift in his fighting style. Short of swearing…
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PACQUIAO CALLS FOR UNITY
Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao, who arrived home yesterday to a rousing welcome, called on the Filipino people to unite for the sake of the country's peace and harmony. Pacquiao made the call…
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Mabuhay ka, Manny!
Ang mumunting daigdig ng bayang karerista ay nagdiriwang din sa iyong nagniningning na tagumpay over Mexican legend Eric ?El Terrible? Morales whom you knocked down twice forcing the referee to step in…
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Nation gives Manny Pacquiao a rousing welcome
It might have rained on his parade, but the weather hardly dampened the enthusiasm of thousands of fans who celebrated the return of Manny Pacquiao yesterday with a ticker tape welcome that…
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Makati fumes after Pacquiao ?snub?
As Manila and Quezon City celebrated the return of Manny Pacquiao with a parade around their streets, Makati City was sulking over why the boxing champ?s motorcade skipped a traditional hero?s parade…
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A welcome fit for a king
ON the day of ?The Battle? on Jan. 22 (Jan. 21 in Las Vegas), Metro Manila turned into a virtual ghost town, as people either stayed at home or were at the…
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Malaca?ang serves up Pacquiao empanada
Boxing idol Manny Pacquiao had empanada shaped like gloves for breakfast at Malaca?ang on Friday. Pacquiao called on President Arroyo right after he arrived at Manila?s international airport. The delicacy, aptly named…
