Meet The New Best Boxer Alive — Manny Pacquiao

Posted on June 30, 2008
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Judging by the fact that ESPN.com put a story up on Manny Pacquiao’s title-winning fight Saturday night on its main page, plus other measures, the new pound-for-pound best fighter on the planet is crossing over to the squares who don’t follow boxing. Squares: Consider this your comprehensive introduction to one of the most exciting, accomplished fighters of his time, who has personality in spades — is there any athlete anywhere ever who has recorded a hit record, ran for political office and gotten his own stamp? Get acquainted with Pacquiao, the boxer, and Pacquiao, the man…

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Manny Pacquiao: An Asian Phenomenon

Posted on June 30, 2008
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When Filipino ring idol and certified national treasure Manny Pacquiao brutalized a courageous David Diaz to win the World Boxing Council lightweight title with a spectacular ninth round knockout in Las Vegas on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) and fulfilled his quest for world titles in four separate weight divisions, he emerged not merely as an extraordinary Filipino but an Asian phenomenon.

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Pacquiao Knock Outs Diaz, Bags 4th World Title

Posted on June 30, 2008
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Once the left hook landed, Manny Pacquiao knew David Diaz was out.

True enough, referee Vic Drakulich didn’t bother to count as Diaz fell to the canvas face first with 2:24 gone in the ninth round, handing Pacquiao the World Boxing Council lightweight crown on Saturday night (Sunday morning in Manila) and making him the first Asian to win major titles in four weights.

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Top 50 Pinoy Blogs Based on Alexa Rank (June 2008)

Posted on June 24, 2008
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Pinoy Money Talk has released his second update to the list of the Top 50 Pinoy Blogs based on Alexa Ranking.

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Fil-ams Celebrate 102 Years of Filipino Migration to US

Posted on June 24, 2008
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It was the biggest Fil-Am gathering this year – over 1,200 guests from all over the American national capital region – celebrating 102 years of Filipino migration to the United States. It was held amid a backdrop of continuing challenges for the growing Pinoy community here on the eve of President Arroyo’s third visit to the US.

Every June for the past three years, the Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC) has spearheaded the “People’s Ball” – a commemoration of Filipino migration to the US. This year’s event was held at the Marriott Wardman Hotel in Washington DC.

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Filipino Rodell Rosel Won in Jose Iturbi International Music Competition

Posted on June 23, 2008
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A Filipino has given our country another pride. Rodell Rosel has won the People’s Choice award for vocalist in the Jose Iturbi International Music Competition for classical pianists and vocalists. The competition was held in Los Angeles, USA.

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