The third fight between rivals Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez generated a total of $11,648,300 in live gate receipts, according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), which supervised the bout.
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MMDA To Hire 300 Students For Their “Special Program For The Employment Of Students’
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is accepting applicants for this year’s Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES). Aim of this program is to help students to earn money for their college tuition fees this coming school year 2014-2015. This special progra is supported by Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). According to MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino, selected students will be assigned to work in different agencies for a month.
DOJ Orders Arrest Of Cedric Lee
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima has ordered National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to serve the warrant of arrest on Cedric Lee and his companions who were involved in the mauling of actor TV host Vhong Navarro last January 22. Among the respondents in the grave coercion case, only Denice Cornejo and Joe Fernandez were able to post the P12,000 bail. Lee and the other four respondents can only post bail on Monday, and could be […]
Policeman, wife gunned down in Mandaluyong City
A policeman and his wife were attacked by an unidentified gunman while in their vehicle in Mandaluyong City.
Luzon power reserve, enough to supply demands this long vacation – DOE
The Department of Energy gave assurance that the energy reserve will be enough to supply the power demand during the long vacation.
Sen. Pimentel proposes incentives for companies that will hire ex-convicts
Senator Coco Pimentel, Chairman of Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights proposed incentives for companies that will hire ex-convicts.
Philippines grants visa-free privilege to 7 more countries
MANILA (PNA) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that effective Tuesday (April 15), nationals of seven additional countries will now enjoy visa-free privilege to enter the Philippines for a period of 30 days. These countries are Belize, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The privilege aims to promote tourism and investments from these countries, all of which have been emerging as key players in the international economic community and which have growing […]
DOE said no rotating brownout today
According to Department of Energy Jericho Petilla that there will be no rotating brownout today because of the low demand in electricity due to the holiday break.
Maynilad said that water shortage started earlier
According to the Maynilad Water Services Inc., that the water shortage started earlier than announced in Parañaque due to residents storing water.
Embassy officials in Saudi Arabia asks relatives of OFW’s not to panic regarding the MERS Corona Virus
Philippine embassy officials in Saudi Arabia said that relatives of OFW’s should not panic as Health Ministry officials of Saudi Arabia gave assurance that the situation is under control.
Woman, killed in Tondo
A 35-year old garbage collector, Liwayway Rico was killed thru severe blows in her head in Tondo, Manila.
Pacquiao to clear tax issues
According to the camp of WBO Welterweight Champion Manny Pacquiao, they will clear the boxer’s tax issues once they’ve returned to the country. According to Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Henares, Pacquiao now owes the government 2.6 billion pesos.
