By MARK REY MONTEJO Former eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao steps into the ring once more as he is set to face muay thai legend Buakaw Banchamek in Thailand next year. *Manny Pacquiao (left) and Buakaw Banchamek pose in a press conference for their bout next year.* Pacquiao, 44,...
OF TREES AND FORESTS Just this weekend, the government of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. inaugurated the “Bagong Pilipinas” campaign by releasing Memorandum Circular No. 24 ordering the executive branch to adopt it as part of “the national government's branding and...
OF TREES AND FOREST What is going on with the weather? A few weeks after PAGASA declared the start of the rainy season in the country, soaring and searing temperatures have been experienced not just locally but also the entire world. In the past few days, the heat has been particularly brutal even...
OF TREES AND FORESTS I like the fact that President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. candidly admitted that his administration still has a lot of work to do. He also echoed the rating an economist gave his first year of administration as “incomplete.” It is really unfair to give a full review of his...
OF TREES AND FOREST Nope, it does not mean “bring your own bottle.” It means “be your own boss.” Well, in a sense both meanings refer to you taking charge and making your own choices. This was also the major findings in a lesser known survey conducted by OCTA Research. In their Tugon ng...
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...
