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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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.
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.
US supports PH on South China Sea issue
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States and the Philippines called for freedom of navigation in the tense South China Sea as the White House offered a robust show of support for President Benigno Aquino 3rd.
Bradley Stuns Pacquiao
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, (AFP) – Unbeaten American Timothy Bradley ended Manny Pacquiao’s 15-fight unbeaten run with a controversial split decision victory over the Filipino ring icon on Saturday (Sunday afternoon in the Philippines).
Aquino thanks Filipino community in Los Angeles, California
LOS ANGELES, California: Wild cheers and applause from excited Pinoys greeted a tired but happy President Benigno S. Aquino III as he wrapped up his three-day official working visit in the United States with a Filipino community gathering event here.
Henares nominated for Chief Justice post
BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Kim Jacinto-Henares has been nominated for the position of Supreme Court Chief Justice, it was learned on Friday.
Aquino says it is not his administration’s intention to embroil U.S. in military intervention in Asia Pacific Region
WASHINGTON D.C.: President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday said that it is not the intention of his government to embroil the United States in military intervention in the Asia Pacific Region particularly the ongoing tension in the West Philippine Sea as he acknowledged that countries in the region will benefit from the stability brought about by the US presence in the area.
