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The motoring community mourns the loss of Kookie Ramirez, a rare figure in the realm of sports who was genuinely genial, and constantly armed with a good nature.

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MANILA, Philippines - Philippine Air Force (PAF) edged Philippine Army, 2-1, to rule the National Beach Football championship at San Remigio in Cebu recently.

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Inorganisa ng Beach Football Association of the Philippines sa ilalim ng Unilever’s Rexona Ultimate Challenge Series, ang event ay katatampukan ng apat na Luzon-based teams at dalawa mula sa Visayas-Mindanao na nagkuwalipika sa finals matapos ang elimination tournament noong nakaraang summer.
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