Better for boxing judges to watch TV

Those two boxing judges who didn’t see how Manny Pacquiao punished Tim Bradley should’ve watched the fight on their TV sets.

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An old woman in Glan, Sarangani, kissed the feet of Congressman Pacman in gratitude for his footing the bill for the relief assistance.

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China has denied reports that it pulled out its boats from Panatag Shoal due to bad weather. It didn’t want to give “Butchoy” the credit for easing the stand-off.

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Before I forget, I want to sincerely thank my good doctor, Maning Lim, a well-known cardiologist, for always being there when I seek his help.

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I saw the TV reply of the riot that took place after the Casimero win in Argentina. I silently cheered for boxing promoter Sammy Gello-ani who proudly kept waving the giant Filipino flag atop the ring before the fight. My two thumbs up for you, Sammy.

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Have you noticed that Pinoys abroad have become very nationalistic and never fail to display this spirit of nationalism during sports events where Pinoys are involved? It’s a good feeling to watch this patriotic scenario. You get goose bumps as you watched.

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The Sydney Morning Herald published by Fairfax, Australia’s media giant, is shifting from broadsheet to tabloid size. (Welcome to the club!) This is a “landmark event” they say for the Herald which was founded in 1881.

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Why, what happened to the Herald, one of the most respected newspapers in Australia? The “very challenging times” is the explanation given by Chief Exec Greg Hywood.

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I have sentimental feelings for the Herald. I used to write feature articles for it as a freelance correspondent. And many of the stories I wrote for the Gemini News Service of London found space in many Aussie papers mostly the Herald.

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Also shifting from broadsheet to tabloid size is another prominent Australian daily, The Age of Melbourne, which was founded in 1854. The newspaper business Down Under must be in pretty bad shape.

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OVERHEARD. “Ang giawayan ni Sir ug Mam mao ang pulbos sa Insik nga makapahamis og kutis ug gisolog gamit ni Sir.”