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Hall of Fame boxing trainer Freddie Roach insists that Timothy Bradley (28-0 with 12 knockouts) is not the pushover that some boxing observers are painting him out to be and that the latter poses a legitimate threat to Manny Pacquiao. Roach said that Bradley worries him because the fighter is in his prime and is known for dirty tactics. The...
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Prosecutors pounced on the unexplained inclusion in the statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALNs) of Chief Justice Renato Corona of an P11-million cash advance from a company with a revoked registration. They presented Director Benito Cataran of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to attest that the company was no longer in a...
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. said that the favorable economic outlook for the country could spur more foreign investments—both direct and portfolio types—and further boost foreign exchange reserves, which already hit an all-time high last year. Reserves now stand at $76 billion. He added that, like other emerging...
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A TNS Digital Life 2012 study revealed that more Filipinos in urban areas log on to the Internet than listen to the radio or read newspapers and magazines. The digital medium has now reportedly overtaken radio and extended its lead over print. Results showed that on a daily basis, 45% connect to the Internet, up from 36% last year. Radio fell to 36% from...
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The Foreign Ministry of China called for efforts toward stability in the region after the Philippines offered to allow more US troops on its territory—an offer welcomed by the United States. “We hope that relevant parties will make more effort towards peace and stability in the region,” it said in a brief statement.
The government response...