Archive for 2011

David Beckham and team Galaxy now in Manila‏

British football superstar David Beckham and team LA Galaxy arrived Thursday in Manila for a friendly game against the Philippine Azkals on Dec. 3 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. The LA Galaxy, who arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminal 2 aboard an Air New Zealand chartered flight from Jakarta, Indonesia, is here [...]

Philippines harvests 73 medals, ranks 6th in the 26th South East Asian Games

The Philippines as of Wednesday has won 15 gold, 26 silver, and 32 bronze medals with a total of 73 in the 26th Southeast Asian Games competition in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia, and is currently in sixth place. During preparations for the Philippine delegation, Philippine Sports Commission chair Richie Garcia predicted a 70 gold medal [...]

Cebuano Ardigma to compete in mix martial arts in the US

Johnlery “Ian” Caniga, 20, one of the most promising mixed-martial arts (MMA) fighters in Cebu, has mastered his craft because he has been molded by one of the best teachers, his father and Yaw-Yan Ardigma Founder and chief executive Benigno “Ekin” Caniga Jr. On Nov. 5, the younger Caniga will showcase his talent and the [...]

2011 World junior surfing competition in Siargao Island

A huge number of participants, tourists and guests from around the world converged here on Friday for the start of the 2011 World Junior Surfing Competition. While competitors officially started their action on Saturday, big number of tourists, both foreign and domestic and other guests also grasped the nature’s scenic beauty at various panoramic view [...]

Pacquiao-Marquez 2011 Fight

Filipino pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao and arch-rival Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez (right) pose for photo opportunity during the launch of their World Press Tour 2011 at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel on Saturday (September 3, 2011). Pacquiao-Marquez 2011 Fight Also in the photo at extreme right is boxing promoter Bob Arum. The much-awaited [...]

Azkals in Guimbal Iloilo for a football clinic

Azkals members are in the town of Guimbal, Iloilo Friday for a football clinic and friendly game to be held in Guimbal National High School. Azkals members Angel Guirado, Chiefy Caligdong, Ian Araneta, and Misagh Bahadoran arrived today from Manila upon the invitation of Aambis-Owa Partylist Rep. Sharon Garin and Guimbal Mayor Kristine Garin who [...]