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,...
OF TREES AND FOREST I was very happy last week when I received a basket-full of kamote (sweet potato) from one of our associates. Kamote is one of my favorite things to eat. It was part of my childhood and I continue to enjoy it today. I know that in the provinces it has remained a staple in many...
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...
OF TREES AND FOREST We just celebrated the 125th anniversary of Philippine Independence. Actually, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has decided to organize a multi-year commemoration to celebrate our independence and our nationhood from 2023 to 2026. The idea is to...
Judy Flores captured the vacant Philippine Boxing Federation super-flyweight crown late Saturday night, June 10, with a split decision win over Jerald Paclar during the Manny Pacquiao Presents Blow By Blow show at the Barangay Mauway Executive Sports Complex in Mandaluyong City. *Judy Flores beats...
OF TREES AND FOREST I applaud the Senate for passing the Maharlika Investment Fund bill on third and final reading during the last day of May which was also its last session day before it took a break. The House of Representatives have decided to adopt the Senate version of the bill so as of press...
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...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. led well-wishers of Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on her 45th birthday on Wednesday, May 31. Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo from Atty. Reynold Munsayac's Facebook page) Friends, supporters, and political allies also sent their...
OF TREES AND FOREST The most successful entrepreneurs don’t accept defeat; they face challenges and fight until they turn their dreams and vision into reality. That is the difference between success and failures. The latter happens only when you give up. This is the reason why I keep telling...
From left to right: Bong Santamaria, Manny V. Pangilinan, Vice President Sara Duterte, Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Pearl Viernes, San Pedro Mayor Art Mercado. (Rep. Arroyo's Facebook) House Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria...
OF TREES AND FOREST It was such an emphatic word to describe the relationship between the Philippines and the United States especially given the tensions in the region and the complicated past of the two nations’ bilateral relations. But this was how President Joseph Biden described his...
