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TV�s "Examine!" on Friday, said he tapped the help of a retired Supreme Court justice, an election lawyer, and deans of several law schools �to assist" him in proving his eligibility for reelection before the Commission on Elections. Justice Magdangal...

Secretary Lito Atienza acknowledged the glory Pacquiao continues bringing to the country. ”He’s one of our country’s jewels,” the official said during the event. Atienza is among long-time supporters of Pacquiao whom experts acknowledge as the world’s current pound-for-pound king....

All ten ASEAN countries pledged to create a regional database in an effort to catch criminals and terrorists who crossed the border. It was announced at the end of the meeting immigration officials of ASEAN, which lasted for two days...

Floyd Mayweather Jr. , taking an important step to help create an anticipated super-fight against Manny Pacquiao next year, will open dialogue with Top Rank promotions, Mayweather's manager told The Times on Thursday night. "Team Mayweather/Mayweather Promotions have been discussing...

The opposition party Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL), led by Ilocos Norte Representative (2nd District) Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. sealed an alliance with the Nacionalista Party (NP) Friday. Marcos, only son of the late president Ferdinand Marcos, is eyeing a senatorial...

Philippines�The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Secretariat has accepted manifestations for intent to participate in the 2010 elections from 18 party list groups Friday, an official said. Based on records from the Comelec Secretariat, manifestations from the following groups were accepted...

Conferring the Order of Sikatuna to boxing champion Manny Pacquiao on Friday, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said the boxing champion deserved �a special award� for the honor he has brought to the country and to the world. �Nung nangyari iyong pampito...

HIV cases has become a cause for alarm," the UN office also said. HIV cases among the 15-24 age group nearly tripled from 41 in 2007 to 110 in 2008." "Aside from the youth, other vulnerable populations include persons in...

Quezon City on Friday. �Manny, help us fight for our land,� the protesters shouted as the convoy of Pacquiao arrived at around 9:30 a.m. �Go Manny. Fight, fight for the environment,� read one of the group�s placards. Members of the...

Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to pass on to its customers in Mindanao the costs it incurred to repair its sabotaged transmission towers on the island. Mindanao caused by the bombing and sabotage by lawless elements." The private operator of the...