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Ara Mina to sing 'Lupang Hinirang'? Why not, says Pacquiao Manila, Philippines -- Ara Mina to sing the Philippine national anthem? Why not, WBC champ Manny Pacquiao tells reporters when asked if the sexy actress, who is being romantically linked to him, could sing 'Lupang Hinirang' in his next fight. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Maila Ager Tags: INQUIRER.net Manny Pacquiao Maila Ager Ara Mina |
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The Champ comes calling MANILA, Philippines--WBC superflyweight champion Manny Pacquiao pays a courtesy call on President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in Mlacañang on Monday after his arrival in the country from his victory over Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas. Pacquiao was accompanied by wife, Jinky, Environment Secretary Lito Atienza, and former Ilocos Sur governor Luis "Chavit" SIngson, among others. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Maila Ager. Tags: boxing |
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Pacquiao thanks fans at Quiapo Church MANILA, Philippines--Manny Pacquiao thanks people for their support after a mass at the Quiapo Church in Manila where he went after arriving earlier Monday from Las Vegas. Pacquiao is the new World Boxing Council superfeatherweight champion after defeating Mexico's Juan Manuel Marquez last week. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Tetch Torres Tags: boxing |
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Procession of saints LAGUNA, Philippines--Residents of Siniloan join the procession of the statues of saints on Good Friday. Video taken by INQUIRER.net online videographer Janie Christine Octia. Tags: inquirer.net news religion holy week philippines |
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Veneration of Cross on Good Friday LAGUNA, Philippines--Churchgoers venerate the Holy Cross as part of the Roman Catholic Church tradition on Good Friday. Video taken by INQUIRER.net online videographer Janie Christine Octia. Tags: inquirer.net news religion holy week philippines |
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Penitents observe 'paghahampas' in Laguna LAGUNA, Philippines--The town of Siniloan is home to penitents locally known as "hampas." These devotees repent every year during Holy Week through the "paghahampas" or whipping themselves as a form of sacrifice. Video taken by INQUIRER.net online videographer Janie Christine Octia. Tags: inquirer.net news religion |
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Esperon advice to new PMA graduates BAGUIO CITY, Philippines--Military Chief Hermogenes Esperon Jr. advises the 220 members of the Philippine Military Academy's 208 "Baghawi" Class to get married and start a family during their month-long academic break after graduation and before starting their tour of duty as junior officers. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Joel Guinto at Camp John Hay. Tags: news |
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Lawyer addresses UN on human rights issues GENEVA, Switzerland--Human rights lawyer Edre Olalia speaks before the United Nations Human Right Council's (UNHRC) 7th session on March 13, backing the recommendation of Hina Jilani, special representative of the UN secretary general, to include the state of human rights defenders in the country in the upcoming Universal Periodic Review (UPR). Olalia cites the killing of human rights defenders in the country and the government's inability to solve this problem. Video taken from United Nations webcast. Tags: news |
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Pacquiao post-fight interview LAS VEGAS, Nevada--Newly crowned World Boxing Council superfeatherweight champion Manny Pacquiao thanks fans in his post-fight interview after wresting the crown from Juan Manuel Marquez. Video taken by INQUIRER.net US director of Sales Esther Misa Chavez Tags: inquirer.net sports manny pacquiao juan marquez boxing |
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Surgeon gives report on Pacquiao facial cuts LAS VEGAS, Nevada--Only a few stitches were required for the superficial cuts on the face that newly crowned World Boxing Council superfeatherweight champion Manny Pacquiao sustained in his fight against Juan Manuel Marquez. Pacquiao had to wear dark glasses to cover his bruised eyes but was upbeat the whole time and thanked God, his team, wife, promoters, and fans for their wholehearted support. Video taken by INQUIRER.net US director of Sales Esther Misa Chavez. Tags: inquirer.net sports manny pacquiao juan marquez boxing |
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Who will win, Pacquiao or Marquez? MAKATI CITY, Philippines--INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Erika Tapalla goes around asking people who they think will win in the World Boxing Council superfeatherweight championship bout between reigning titlist Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico and challenger Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines. The Pacquiao-Marquez rematch will be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 15 (March 16 in Manila). Tags: juan Pacquiao marquez sports boxing inquirer.net Manny |
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Manny Pacquiao weigh-in LAS VEGAS, Nevada--Amid spirited cheering and flag waving from avid Filipino fans, Manny Pacquiao weighed in at 129 pounds to the loud applause and approval of the outnumbered Filipinos, and the jeering of the equally feisty Mexican boxing aficionados. Video taken by INQUIRER.net US director of Sales Esther Misa Chavez. Tags: juan Pacquiao marquez sports boxing inquirer.net Manny |
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Pacquiao-Marquez stare-down LAS VEGAS, Nevada--With the official weigh-in over, Juan Manuel Marquez at exactly 130 pounds vs Manny Pacquiao's 129, the two engaged in the traditional stare-down, with neither boxer blinking for what seemed like a full minute. The two will clash in a much-anticipated rematch on March 15 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino (March 16 in Manila). Video taken by INQUIRER.net US director of Sales Esther Misa Chavez. Tags: inquirer.net sports manny pacquiao juan marquez boxing philippines |
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Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) areas DERELICTION OF DUTY. UP Law Professor Harry Roque says President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is guilty of dereliction of duty for failing to act on the country's claim to the Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) areas, which include the disputed Spratly Island, Scarborough Shelf and the Benham Rise. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Tetch Torres Tags: news Spratly |
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China's mouthpiece MOUTHPIECE? UP Law Professor Harry Roque says the government should not allow it to be dictated upon by the Chinese government as he tells the Department of Foreign Affairs to stop acting like China's mouthpiece. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Tetch Torres Tags: news Spratly |
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Gloc 9 'I'M A STUDENT TOO.' Thus says Gloc 9 after performing at the Liwasang Bonifacio during Friday's youth-led rally. Gloc 9, who says he just finished his exams, performs his hit songs while the crowd watches on. Video taken by INQUIRER.net multimedia editorial assistant Abigail Kwok. Tags: Band news NBN protest |
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Peter Park Her NOT YOUR REGULAR SPIDER-MAN. Peter Park Her, the rapper widely gaining popularity because of his anti-corruption song, performs at a youth-led rally at the Liwasang Bonifacio on Friday. The crowd gamely participates in the festivities, as bands and pep squads perform for truth and accountability. Video taken by INQUIRER.net multimedia editorial assistant Abigail Kwok. Tags: rapper news protest NBN deal |
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Vencer Crisostomo NO SUMMER VACATION. Vencer Crisostomo, President of the League of Filipino Students (LFS), says there will be no summer vacation for students as they will continue protesting and making their voices heard in search for truth and accountability. Video taken by INQUIRER.net multimedia editorial assistant Abigail Kwok. Tags: news protest NBN deal |
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Rally doves and balloons MANILA, Philippines--Catholic priests lead protesters in releasing doves and green balloons after an interfaith mass during the youth-led rally at the Liwasang Bonifacio on Friday. Organizers say the gesture signifies peace and the search for truth in the wake of the national broadband deal scandal hounding the Arroyo administration. Video taken by INQUIRER.net multimedia editorial assistant Abigail Kwok. Tags: news rally nbn deal |
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Defense chief thanks troops MANILA, Philippines - Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. says threats to topple the Arroyo administration has 'waned,' as he thanks troops for defending the Constitution, amid the furor over the allegedly anomalous national broadband network project. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter JOEL GUINTO. Tags: INQUIRER.net Gilbert Theodoro Arroyo administration Joel Guinto |