Death toll from Philippine floods rises to 51
The death toll from over a week of floods in the Philippines rose to 51 as rain continued to pour, causing dams to overflow and forcing more people to flee their homes, officials said Monday.
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Curtain Call For Dolphy
MANILA, Philippines – Through it all, in the face of 12 bouts with pneumonia in a span of one year, the Philippine Comedy King never lost his sense of humor.
Angelica Dispels Rumored Romance With John Lloyd, Speaks About Moving On
MANILA, Philippines –Angelica Panganiban has finally addressed every rumor about her following her breakup with long-time beau Derek Ramsay.
Local, Foreign Celebs Air Disappointment Over PacBradley Fight
MANILA, Philippines – In what was arguably one of the biggest upsets in recent boxing history, Filipino champ Manny Pacquiao was defeated by his American challenger Timothy Bradley, Jr. via a controversial split decision—and celebrities here and abroad are clearly not happy about it.
Mommy Dionisia To Watch Manny Pacquiao’s Rematch With Timothy Bradley
MANILA, Philippines – Mommy Dionisia welcomes the possible rematch between her son Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley after the controversial split decision in their bout on June 10 (Manila time), where the latter was adjudged the winner.
TV5 Contract Prohibits Actress’ Miss World Bid
Miss World Philippines organizer Cory Quirino was ecstatic over the independent pageant’s partnership with TV5. Ironically, one of the network’s talents, Arci Muñoz had to withdraw her bid to join the contest even after she made it to the official 25 bets for this year’s beauty tilt.
Trainer Roach Saw It Coming
LAS VEGAS — Freddie Roach knew something was amiss when ring announcer Michael Buffer declared that judge Jerry Roth saw it 115-113 for Manny Pacquiao.
Pacquiao’s Style No Longer Effective?
LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao’s style is beginning to read like an open book.
While he won over Tim Bradley in everyone’s eyes except on the three judges at ringside on Saturday night, it is becoming clearer every fight that guys like him have found ways to negate his dazzling speed and paralyzing power.
ADB puts up climate change network, finance center in PH
The availability of low-carbon and climate-resilient technologies in Asia-Pacific will be expanded through the new Climate Technology Network and Finance Center, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced over the weekend.
DENR sounds alarm over gold smuggling
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) over the weekend asked the help of the Presidential Anti-organized Crime Task Force to stop the massive smuggling of gold in the country.
Probe Judges – Arum
LAS VEGAS — Saying the split decision that gave Timothy Bradley the win over Manny Pacquiao last Saturday was the “worst I have ever seen in my 47 years in boxing,” promoter Bob Arum will ask the Attorney General of Nevada to investigate the fight’s three judges and the Nevada State Commission.
Anti-jaywalking Drive Nets 1,544 Violators
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)’s anti- jaywalking drive has netted more than 1,500 violators in just one week of implementation.
Filipinos in Shock Over Manny’s Loss
TIMOTHY Bradley shocked the world with his unexpected win over boxing champion and Sarangani Rep. Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao but for Filipinos, it was an undeserved one.
Daniel Padilla Prefers Being Called ‘Matikas’ Over ‘Maangas’
MANILA, Philippines – Teen star Daniel Padilla is slowly making a name for himself through his talent, good looks and brimming spunkiness. But if it were up to him, he would rather be identified for a different characteristic than being “maangas.”
KC Concepcion, Carmen Soo Figure In Int’l Sexiest Actress List
MANILA, Philippines – Coming right on the heels of the alleged discrimination to 100% Pinays by a local clothing company, actress KC Concepcion, who coincidentally is an endorser of the said brand, proved that pure-bred Pinays are still as beautiful as the half-breds by landing on the list of “25 Sexiest International Actresses You Haven’t Heard Of.”
John Lloyd Headlines Two New Films, Teleserye
MANILA, Philippines — John Lloyd Cruz lives up to his title of “the most-sought actor of his generation” with three major projects lined up just for the second quarter of the year.
Pacquiao big part of Roach’s Hall of Fame journey
LAS VEGAS, Nevada: Manny Pacquiao’s world title fight against Timothy Bradley on Saturday is just one event in a whirlwind weekend for trainer Freddy Roach, who will be inducted into boxing’s Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Finance tightens rules for LGU borrowings
APPLYING for authority to borrow money from banks and other financial institutions will no longer be easy for local government units (LGUs) with the stricter rules issue by the Bureau of Local Government Finances.
Domestic liquidity surges 9.1% in April
THE growth of the financial system’s broadest measure of money, domestic liquidity or M3, surged at a faster pace of 9.1 percent year-on-year in April from the 5.6-percent growth recorded a month earlier to reach P4.6 trillion.
Aquino: After Corona, More Heads Will Roll
WASHINGTON, DC, (Via PLDT) – The impeachment of Chief Justice Renato C. Corona “is a giant, progressive step for our nation,” President Benigno S. Aquino III said, and promised that his government will go after more corrupt officials.
