ALABEL, Sarangani – Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. has tapped former Sen. Manny Pacquiao to help promote the government’s anti-drug awareness campaign dubbed “Buhay ay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan” (BIDA) in the South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani,...
Legendary trainer Freddie Roach tied the knot with his longtime partner Marie Spivey on Saturday, June 17. The 63-year-old trainer had a simple but meaningful ceremony in true boxing fashion — inside the ring. “Made it official! Thank you to everyone!” Roach said in an Instagram post. Roach,...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao led the launching of the Junior Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League on Thursday, June 15, which will serve as an avenue for young dribblers to showcase and hone their skills. *MPBL Founder Manny Pacquiao (middle) with the Rizal Switch...
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is being floated as the next possible opponent to the popular young American boxer Ryan Garcia, according to reports. *Ryan Garcia (left) and Manny Pacquiao (AFP Photo) * It was actually Garcia’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, who brought up the idea during an...
The medical needs of Kenneth Egano, the Sarangani bantamweight who slipped into a coma after winning his eight-round fight late Saturday, May 6, in Cavite, will be shouldered by boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. *Kenneth Egano at the Imus Doctors Hospital after his fight against Jason Facularin.*...
There’s simply no stopping the eight-division world champion legend, Manny Pacquiao from discovering the country’s next boxing hero as Pacquiao Presents: Blow by Blow takes the spotlight anew on Saturday, May 6, with the staging of the vacant Games and Amusements Board super-flyweight title...
Manny Pacquiao lost his legal battle against Paradigm Sports Management and was ordered to pay $5.1 million (approximately P282 million) over an alleged breach of contract. *Manny Pacquiao (AFP)* The Filipino boxing icon was in the US last week and testified as a witness in the civil lawsuit...
Sports icons Manny Pacquiao and Yao Ming took part in the sports day First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos hosted for the youth in Malacañang on Saturday, April 29. *SPORTS DAY -- First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos takes a selfie with the kids who joined the sports day she hosted in Malacañang on April...
It took three years for them to finally come to Manila but it was worth the wait. The stars of the popular Korean TV variety show “Running Man” finally met Pinoys in a fan meeting and concert. "Running Man" stars Yoo Jae-suk, Kim Jong-kook, Song Ji-hyo, Jeon So-min, Haha, Jee Seok-jin...
Giemel Magramo easily disposed of Thailand’s Sanchai Yotboon in the second round to bag the World Boxing Organization Youth Global flyweight title Saturday, March 25, during a Blow-By-Blow special presentation at Okada. *Giemel Magramo strikes a pose after scoring a second-round knockout of...
There is simply no stopping Manny Pacquiao from giving Filipino fighters the chance to shine in the ring. The boxing legend’s latest undertaking will be Saturday’s big show at the Okada where a fight for the vacant World Boxing Organization Global Youth flyweight title clash takes the spotlight...
True to his promise, NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony visited La Salle Greenhills’ Santi Romero after watching the Gilas-Lebanon game Sunday. Anthony and Romero stayed at the same apartment in New York two years ago. Former NBA player Carmelo Anthony didn’t only take time touring around Manila but...
