Undefeated welterweight Floyd Mayweather did all his hard work in the second half of the bout to overcome a stiff challenge from the fast-starting Marcos Maidana and unify two world titles in Las Vegas on Saturday (May 3). At the end of 12 bruising rounds, American Mayweather (46-0, 26 KOs) was awarded a majority decision victory, adding the hard-hittingArgentine’s World Boxing Association belt to his World Boxing Counciltitle. Maidana (35-4, 31 KOs) began brightly, backing Mayweather to the ropes, landing clubbing punches from […]
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Ombudsman grants immunity to Tuason in PDAF scam
The Office of the Ombudsman granted immunity to Ruby Tuason in exchange for her testimony in the 10-billion peso pork barrel scam. According to Assistant Ombudsman Asryman Rafanan, Tuason has “personal knowledge” of the involvement of senators Jinggoy Estrada and Juan Ponce Enrile in the pork barrel scam or the misuse of their Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF). This, he said, was the main reason for the grant of immunity. Tuason is also now officially […]
Pnoy orders review of salary in Government
President Aquino has ordered a review of the proposed pay hike of government employees but has noted that there may not be enough budget for it.
Last minutes of passengers inside sinking South Korean Ferry
A video footage showing the final minutes of ferry passengers before the South Korean ship sunk was released.
Arroyo to undergo urodynamic testing at St. Lukes
Former president and Pampanga representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is expected to take uro-dynamic testing in the St. Luke’s Medical Center.
Preliminary reports regarding missing Malaysia Airlines flight released
Preliminary reports regarding the missing Malaysia Airlines flight were released but instead of details about the whereabouts of the missing flight, the report is a summary of information that were already released prior to the report.
Last day of Pasig River ferry free ride
Today is the last day for the one week free ride with free coffee of the Pasig River ferry system.
Sandiganbayan allows CGMA to go to St Luke’s
The Sandiganbayan 1st Division allowed former president and current Pampanga representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to St. Luke’s Medical Center to undergo a medical test which the Veterans’ Memorial Medical Center is not yet equipped to conduct.
Partly cloudy skies today
According to the PAGASA, the easterlies will affect the weather system of the Philippines including Metro Manila, bringing partly cloudy skies.
QC plans traffic re routing for Iglesia Ni Cristo “Lingap sa Mamamayan”
The Quezon City government is finalizing its traffic re-routing scheme for the “Lingap sa Mamamayan” to be held by the Iglesia Ni Cristo on May 9 at the Amoranto Stadium.
Moscow May Day parade lauds Putin as more Ukraine buildings seized
(Reuters) – Russia staged a huge May Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square for the first time since the Soviet era on Thursday, with workers holding banners proclaiming support for President Vladimir Putin after the seizure of territory from neighboringUkraine. Thousands of trade unionists marched with Russian flags and flags of Putin’s ruling United Russia party onto the giant square beneath the Kremlin walls, past the red granite mausoleum of Soviet state founder Vladimir Lenin. Many banners displayed traditional […]
European union rejects bid to ban Filipino seafarers
European Union member states have rejected a proposal to ban Filipino seafarers, instead, they will continue to recognize the Filipino seafarers’ certificates of competency. Industry leaders said that the maritime industry will lose well-trained personnel once the Filipino seafarers were banned.