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Filipino History Video project #3: Philippines, the nation

Filipino History Video project #2: Philippine-American War

“Baler” the movie brings Filipino liberation history to life

Background on Baler “Baler for all time,” by Edgardo J. Angara, index.html A place is as precious as its treasury of memories, and a hometown becomes special because of all the fragments of happenstance history that one associates with it. As a son of Baler, I take pride in a hometown fabled for its wealth … Continue reading »

Pacquiao’s unifying message

I’m going to step back from the community celebration for a moment and make an observation, because there is a point worth making. That Pacquiao could, with his fists and gloves, single-handedly focus the attention of Filipinos is both a feat and a statement. The feat we all clearly understand: Pacquiao pulled off a convincing … Continue reading »

Smiley face moment: Pacquiao fight led to peace and order in the Philippines

As expected, crime rate nationwide declined during Dream Match abs-cbnNEWS.com | 12/08/2008 10:55 PM As expected, the country’s crime rate declined sharply Sunday during the airing of the Dream Match between Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao and 10-time world champion Oscar de la Hoya. The Philippine National Police (PNP) said the country has registered a … Continue reading »

Pacquiao explains how he beat De la Hoya

Remembering the dream match

Fast Facts on Manny Pacquiao Born: December 17, 1978 Height: 5’6″ Full Name: Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao Nickname: PacMan Left-handed Weight class: Lightweight (June, 2008) A movie and recording star in the Philippines2 Birth Place: Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion Four-Time World Champion Manny Pacquiao Timeline 1995: Turns Pro 2003: KOs Marco Antonio … Continue reading »

Does anybody have info on Pacquaio’s tats?

…Curious if any of you know what his triangle tattoo says on his left and the more ornate tat on his right.

Pacquiao makes it on the NY Times! Whoo-hoo!

Smaller Pacquiao Topples De La Hoya By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: December 7, 2008 LAS VEGAS (AP) — Manny Pacquiao fought a lot bigger than he looked. Oscar De La Hoya simply looked old. Pacquiao dominated his bigger and more famous opponent from the opening bell Saturday night, giving De La Hoya a beating before … Continue reading »

Obama and Pacquiao: Twin heroes of our time

What a whirlwind end-of-year period this has been with two unlikely champions of the people, two authentic heroes previously unknown to most, now in the world stage and in history books for all time! First there is Barack Obama, the first African American President of the U.S., now Manny Pacquiao, the new welterweight champion of … Continue reading »

Malacanang Palace proud of her native warrior son

Palace praises Pacquiao on victory vs de la Hoya abs-cbnNEWS.com | 12/07/2008 4:20 PM Send to friend Malacañang officials extended their congratulations to Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao following his technical knockout victory over Oscar “Golden Boy” de la Hoya at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday (Sunday in Manila). “His boxing fit … Continue reading »

Pacquiao fans pack San Andres Bukid gym to watch Dream Match

Quezon City erupts with cheers as Pacquiao wins vs. De la Hoya

Filipinos celebrate Pacquiao’s historic win

Philippines celebrate Pacquiao’s victory Sun Dec 7, 2008 12:24pm IST MANILA (Reuters) – Filipinos burst into wild applause and cheers in bars, cinemas and open air stadiums across the country on Sunday after local boxing hero Manny Pacquiao defeated American Oscar de la Hoya. Pacquiao, widely regarded the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, stunned … Continue reading »

De la Hoya: My heart wanted to do more but the physical could not

De La Hoya – will think hard about the future. BEATEN OSCAR PONDERS NEXT MOVE Oscar De La Hoya will think long and hard about whether to fight on after his stunning defeat by Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night. The Golden Boy looked a faded shell of the man who won 10 world titles in … Continue reading »

MANNY WINS!!!

Oscar is in big trouble in the eighth. Round 1: We’re under way and this is a real journey into the unknown. Will it be worth the wait? Let’s find out now. Cagey opening with Pacman staying on the outside and Oscar sizing him up. De La Hoya on the front foot trying to establish … Continue reading »

Ricky Hatton: Next Pacquaio target?

He is a formidable warrior …but he can be beat.

Roach: “Manny is my best work”

On fight night, Pacquaio emerges victor

De La Hoya-Pacquiao, Round-by-Round Here is a round-by-round report of the fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas. HBO is reporting that, while both fighters officially weighed in yesterday at 145 (De La Hoya) and 142 (Pacquiao), Manny is actually coming into the ring tonight at 148 1/2 pounds to … Continue reading »

On the eve of Pacquiao v. De la hoya fight, “Tapegate” controversy

Manny Pacquiao’s trainer challenges taping of Oscar De La Hoya’s hands Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao stand toe to toe during Friday’s weigh-in. De La Hoya, as can be seen, has a significant height and reach advantage. Email Picture By Lance Pugmire December 6, 2008 Reporting from … Continue reading »