Breaking News, Latest Philippines Headlines, World, Entertainment, Politics, Weather & Video News
MANILA, Philippines, May 4 (Eagle News) — Many boxing fans asked for a refund when a technical glitch interrupted the pay-per-view stream of the mega-fight between Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. The signal interruption occurred in the middle of the fight and returned just before the announcement of Mayweather’s victory. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MAY 4 (Eagle News) — PAGASA is monitoring a tropical storm (international name Noul) which is still outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) but is expected to enter the country as a tropical cyclone by Thursday. The tropical storm will be named “Dodong” if it enters the country. As of 10 a.m. Monday, May 4, it is estimated to be 1,520 kilometers east of Mindanao, with maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, May 4) – Just spent a weekend at Nagsasa Cove in Zambales. The serene isolation combined with pristine beauty made it one of the highlights of my vacation. Of course, my little summer experience left me with little lessons that I will now share to ensure that you have your own perfect summer vacation. These are in no particular order. 1. Do contact someone regarding parking space, boat rental […]
MAY 4 (Reuters) — Customs inspections at Kathmandu airport have been holding up vital relief supplies for earthquake survivors in Nepal, international aid agencies said on Sunday (May 3), as the death toll from the disaster eight days ago passed 7,000. The United Nations said the Nepali government must loosen its normal customs restrictions to deal with the increasing flow of relief material now pouring in from abroad and piling up at the airport. But […]
MAY 5 (Reuters) — A French ship, docked in the Calabrian port of Crotone on Sunday (May 3) bringing over 216 migrants safely to dry land after it had rescued them from three small boats that had run into trouble off the coast of Libya on Saturday (May 2). The Commandant Birot helped several dozen people in distress and intercepted two suspected people smugglers, according to a statement from the French maritime police. Emergency workers […]
MANILA, Philippines, May 4 — As Senate resumes its discussion on the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) this week, the Palace is hopeful that both the Senate and the House of Representatives will consider passing it into law. “Umaasa po ang ating pamahalaan sa pangunguna ng Pangulo na bibigyang daan o aaprubahan ng magkabilang sangay ng lehislatura—ang Camara de Representantes at ang Senado—ang inihain na draft Bangsamoro Basic Law,” said Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio […]
Mula kay Djsmile Supetran III ng Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. Libreng panood sa Freedom Park, handog ng Provincial Goverment ng Nueva Ecija. Isa sa fans ni Manny ay may dala pang charcoal painting bilang suporta sa kanyang idolo. Para sa kanya si Pacman parin ang panalo dahil nakita nya ang tapang at determinasyon ni Manny na manalo.
MAY 3 (Reuters) — Boxing fans in the Philippine capital were stunned after seeing Manny Pacquiao defeated by Floyd Mayweather during the much-hyped fight in Las Vegas on Sunday (May 3). Shocked silence replaced the usual cheers for about three thousand fans who packed the free live viewing at Freedom Park in the eastern suburb of Marikina. Fans stayed to watch the fight on the large LED screen despite a brief heavy downpour that occurred during […]
MALACANANG on Sunday lauded Manny Pacquiao despite losing the Welterweight belt to American boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr., in a boxing match in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Filipinos can hold their heads up high: our national pride, Congressman Manny Pacquiao, did us all proud when he stood his ground against one of the best boxers of our time, Floyd Mayweather,” said Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. Coloma also reiterated President Benigno Aquino III’s thanks to […]
MAY 3 (Eagle News) — The fight of the century ended with US boxing champ Floyd Mayweather Jr., winning by unanimous decision over Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Interviewed after the fight, the 38-year old Mayweather expressed admiration for Pacquiao and said, “it was worth the wait.” Pacquiao, 36, in the meantime said, “I thought I won the fight.” Pacquiao said Mayweather moved around a lot […]
MAY 3 (Reuters) — Bakers in the Philippines have made a life-sized cake of Manny Pacquiao to celebrate his upcoming fight in Las Vegas. Cake Artists Zach Yonzon and his wife Aila Sim built a five-foot-five-inch cake of the Filipino boxer which will be displayed in front of their cafe. The cake weighed over 70 kilogrammes and is composed mostly of chocolate cake, ganache,Rice Krispies and fondant. Yonzon, who runs the Bunny Baker cafe with his […]
BRITAIN’S Duke and Duchess of Cambridge presented their new daughter to a cheering crowd of wellwishers and media in London on Saturday (May 2). Later in the day, the royal couple stepped out of St Mary’s Hospital in London to greet the crowds and give the world its first glimpse of the new princess, who was wrapped in a blanket asleep in Kate’s arm. The royal family’s newest member was born at 8:34 a.m. (0734 […]
