MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Despite his loss against Floyd Mayweather Jr., various senators said that Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao is still a pride of the Filipino race. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
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Pacquiao undergoes MRI
MAY 4 (Eagle News) — Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao said in his post-fight press conference that he will undergo an MRI scan for his shoulder injury. Pacquaio said that he and his team made the decision not to tell the public about his injury but said that the Nevada State Commission knows of the said injury before his fight with Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Pacquiao added that he was not able to do what he aimed to […]
Gensan prepares hero’s welcome for Pacquiao
MAY 5 (Eagle News) — Preparations were being made for the return of Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao on May 8. General Santos City is preparing a hero’s welcome for the People’s Champ as well as Saranggani, which Pacquiao represents in the Congress. (General Santos City, South Cotabato) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Fans ask for refund
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)
PAGASA eyeing storm outside PAR; will name it Dodong if it enters Phl
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 […]
Summer vacation do’s and don’ts
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 […]
Customs checks hold up relief for Nepal quake victims
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 […]
Italy says 10 migrants die, 4,800 rescued in ongoing mission
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 […]
Palace remains hopeful Congress will enact the BBL
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 […]
Libreng panood sa laban ni Manny
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.
Phl fans disappointed after Pacquiao loses to Mayweather
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 […]
Palace lauds Pacquiao despite losing to Mayweather
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 […]
