NEWLY crowned World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao arrived in Manila on Friday morning with his entourage led by wife Jinkee.
President Gloria Arroyo announced she would actively campaign for administration standard-bearer Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro, despite speculations that she is disassociating herself from him for fear of harming his presidential bid.
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DTI, NGO to train entrepreneurs in IT
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has partnered with a nongovernment organization (NGO) to upgrade small and medium enterprises’ (SMEs) know-how in information technology (IT).
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‘PacMan’ says he will run for congressman
NEWLY crowned World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao arrived in Manila on Friday morning with his entourage led by wife Jinkee.
By James Konstantin Galvez, Reporter
The Nacionalista Party (NP) led by Sen. Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr. and the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL) led by Rep. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. of Ilocos Norte officially joined forces on Friday at the historic Laurel House in Mandaluyong City (Metro Manila) to give further boost to their bailiwicks.
Read more: Marcoses’ KBL unites with Sen. Villar’s Nacionalista Party
By Angelo S. Samonte, Reporter
President Gloria Arroyo announced she would actively campaign for administration standard-bearer Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro, despite speculations that she is disassociating herself from him for fear of harming his presidential bid.
Jose “Peping” Cojuangco Jr., president of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), gave an assurance Friday that the 251 athletes who will compete in 25th Laos Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Laos will be absolutely dope-free.
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