Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo might be the president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines but on Thursday, he was among the thousands who welcomed boxing champion Manny Pacquiao to Iloilo City as fans.
Read Full StoryILOILO CITY—They had planned a simple wedding and did not reckon with a world-famous “guest.”
Read Full StoryILOILO CITY—There’s nothing like the “Idol” to make one forget one’s woes. The brief visit Thursday of Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao allowed thousands of flood-ravaged folk time out from the effects of the knockout punch dealt by Typhoon “Frank” (international codename: Fengshen).
Read Full StoryMANILA, Philippines—Given an option, celebrated trainer Freddie Roach wants Manny Pacquiao to fight Oscar De La Hoya rather than waste time taking on Humberto Soto in November.
Read Full StoryILOILO CITY, Philippines -- The brief visit of Manny Pacquiao made thousands of flood-ravaged Ilonggos forget about their damaged and still muddied homes and streets as they wildly cheered for the Filipino boxing icon.
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