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Monday, June 30, 2008
Boxing idol Pacquiao turns into a rabid Celtics fan
The world’s boxing idol turned into an eager fan on Sunday after Boston Celtics players showed up in his Las Vegas fight, and rejoiced over his victory against Mexican-American pugilist David Diaz.
Manny Pacquiao, who was crowned as World Boxing Council’s lightweight champ, was elated by Celtics’ presence, especially by Kevin Garnett who is Pacman’s favorite.
The Celtics, who recently won the NBA finals, reportedly reserved 16 tickets to watch and support Pacquiao in his fight at the Mandalay Events Center.
Immediately after the bout, the cagers went to Pacquiao’s room to congratulate the boxer in getting his fourth world title. The Celtics, among them Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Sam Cassel posed with Pacquiao for a photo shoot.
In an interview with Chino Trinidad on Sunday, Pacquiao said his other dream — that of seeing the Celtics watch his fight — came true.
“Alam mo, sabi ko, bago ako lumaban at natapos ‘yong NBA finals at Celtics and nag-champion, sana ma-imbita ko ang Celtics. Nagkataon na nandito sila sa Vegas, so inimbita ko (sila). Nagpasalamat naman ako na pina-unlakan nila ang imbitasyon ko," he said.
(Before I fought and after the Celtics won at the NBA finals, I was hoping that I could invite the Celtics. It so happened that they were in Las Vegas, so I invited them and they agreed to watch my fight)
Seeing his idols watch his bout was an overwhelming experience for Pacman. Sobra-sobrang saya at nanalo ako at pinanood ako ng mga idol ko (I was so happy my idols watched my fight).
Did Pacquiao ever think that one day he would be on top the world? He said he didn’t. But because he trusted God so much, “binigyan niya ako ng blessings" (he gave me blessings). - GMANews.TV
Manny Pacquiao, who was crowned as World Boxing Council’s lightweight champ, was elated by Celtics’ presence, especially by Kevin Garnett who is Pacman’s favorite.
The Celtics, who recently won the NBA finals, reportedly reserved 16 tickets to watch and support Pacquiao in his fight at the Mandalay Events Center.
Immediately after the bout, the cagers went to Pacquiao’s room to congratulate the boxer in getting his fourth world title. The Celtics, among them Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Sam Cassel posed with Pacquiao for a photo shoot.
In an interview with Chino Trinidad on Sunday, Pacquiao said his other dream — that of seeing the Celtics watch his fight — came true.
“Alam mo, sabi ko, bago ako lumaban at natapos ‘yong NBA finals at Celtics and nag-champion, sana ma-imbita ko ang Celtics. Nagkataon na nandito sila sa Vegas, so inimbita ko (sila). Nagpasalamat naman ako na pina-unlakan nila ang imbitasyon ko," he said.
(Before I fought and after the Celtics won at the NBA finals, I was hoping that I could invite the Celtics. It so happened that they were in Las Vegas, so I invited them and they agreed to watch my fight)
Seeing his idols watch his bout was an overwhelming experience for Pacman. Sobra-sobrang saya at nanalo ako at pinanood ako ng mga idol ko (I was so happy my idols watched my fight).
Did Pacquiao ever think that one day he would be on top the world? He said he didn’t. But because he trusted God so much, “binigyan niya ako ng blessings" (he gave me blessings). - GMANews.TV
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Pacquiao KOs Diaz in 9th round, wins fourth world title
Manny Pacquiao knocked out David Diaz with just 36 seconds left int he night round of their 12-round bout, wresting the World Boxing Council lightweight title from the Mexican American.
Pacquiao thus became the only Asian and only Filipino to win four world titles in different weight divisions.
Diaz looked like he was beginning to feel the weight of Pacquiao's punches By the eighth round. At one point, Pacquiao, throwing several head punches, had him backed up against the ropes.
Diaz, despite two cuts in his face, took a more aggressive stance in the seventh round, lunging several times at challenger Manny Pacquiao.
But the round – in which Pacquiao slowed down a bit – ended without neither fighter inflicting any major damage on the other.
Diaz started the fifth round with a cut on the bridge of his nose, with Pacquiao adding another cut near his left eye.
Pacquiao did not give the Mexican-American a chance to catch his breath as he kept throwing head punches, many of them connecting.
It was the same story in the third round, with Pacquiao aiming and connecting at Diaz's head.
The 12-bout round bout is taking place held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Diaz went into the third round with some blood in his face due to several blows that Pacquiao dealt him in the ssecond round.
Pacquiao started the first round aggresively than he has usually done in past fights.
The Filipino challenger immediately went at Diaz, noticeably beefier, with a flurrry of punches. - GMANews.TV
Pacquiao thus became the only Asian and only Filipino to win four world titles in different weight divisions.
Diaz looked like he was beginning to feel the weight of Pacquiao's punches By the eighth round. At one point, Pacquiao, throwing several head punches, had him backed up against the ropes.
Diaz, despite two cuts in his face, took a more aggressive stance in the seventh round, lunging several times at challenger Manny Pacquiao.
But the round – in which Pacquiao slowed down a bit – ended without neither fighter inflicting any major damage on the other.
Diaz started the fifth round with a cut on the bridge of his nose, with Pacquiao adding another cut near his left eye.
Pacquiao did not give the Mexican-American a chance to catch his breath as he kept throwing head punches, many of them connecting.
It was the same story in the third round, with Pacquiao aiming and connecting at Diaz's head.
The 12-bout round bout is taking place held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Diaz went into the third round with some blood in his face due to several blows that Pacquiao dealt him in the ssecond round.
Pacquiao started the first round aggresively than he has usually done in past fights.
The Filipino challenger immediately went at Diaz, noticeably beefier, with a flurrry of punches. - GMANews.TV
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Suspected Abu bandits free TV reporter, 2 others in Sulu
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – Suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits released television reporter Cecilia Victoria “Ces" Drilon and two others in the village of Kagay, in the town of Talipao, Sulu, a few minutes past midnight Wednesday.
Director General Avelino Razon Jr, Philippine National Police chief, confirmed the release of the hostages. He said Drilon and her companions were in good physical condition and were brought to the house of the mayor of Indanan for a medical check-up.
"Nandoon po sila sa sa bahay ni [Indanan] Mayor [Alvarez] Isnaji," Razon said in a radio interview.
He said Drilon and her companions will be brought to Zamboanga City where they will undergo a thorough medical check and debriefing.
Sources in Sulu said ransom was not paid but the kidnappers were promised to be given livelihood assistance.
"ABS-CBN senior correspondent Ces Oreña Drilon and cameraman Jimmy Encarnacion were released by their abductors in Sulu province Tuesday night," ABS-CBN said in a statement read over a television broadcast.
ABS-CBN statement
ABS-CBN Network in a statement expressed its gratitude in the release of its news team.
“Ces, Jimmy, and Angelo are finally all free. We cannot wait to bring them home to their families and to ABS-CBN," the network said in a statement released shortly after the release.
Encarnacion was the team’s cameraman while Valderama, who was released June 12, was the driver.
The team’s guide, Mindanao State University professor Octavio Dinampo, was released along with Drilon and Encarnacion.
“We are thankful that our prayers have been answered and our efforts rewarded. We thank everyone who helped secure the release of Ces, Jimmy, and Angelo. We received a great outpouring of support from people all over the world who care for freedom. Their words of comfort and prayers guided and strengthened us throughout this ordeal," ABS-CBN said.
The network also said some of those who helped in the release requested to remain anonymous.
“But they know how eternally grateful we are to them," it said.
The network said the release of the hostages could not have been possible without the cooperation of the people of Sulu and their local government.
No ransom
The bandits seized Drilon, her cameraman Jimmy Encarnacion, assistant cameraman Angelo Valderama and university professor Octavio Dinampo on June 8.
Valderama was released June 12 reportedly after the bandits received P2 million for “board and lodging."
Indanan Mayor Alvarez Isnaji, who was selected by the bandits to negotiate for the release of the hostages, however, said he only paid "several thousands" of pesos.
The kidnappers later demanded a P15-million ransom for the release of the remaining hostages. The kidnappers set a Tuesday noon deadline for the ransom money to be delivered, but extended it indefinitely, said Gafur Kanain, an aide of Isnaji.
Held in caves
Drilon was believed to be held in caves in the jungle of Mount Tumatangis in Indanan town, but military intelligence reports said the bandits have been constantly moving from one hideout to another in nearby towns of Talipao and Maimbung to avoid detection by the military.
ABS-CBN Network, where Drilon and her crew are employed, repeatedly said it would not pay ransom for the release of its employees.
Drilon's group was seized June 8 in the town of Maimbung while on their way to meet with Abu Sayyaf leader Radulan Sahiron, whose group is believed to be holding the hostages.
Aside from Sahiron, the military and police also tagged Albader Parad, Gafur Jumdail and Umbra Jumdail in the kidnappings along with two others who were identified only as Walid alias Tuan Walis and Sulayman Patta.
Sulu Governor Sakur Tan, head of the local crisis management committee, earlier appealed to negotiators not to pay ransom.
Preparing for attack?
Military tanks and trucks transporting government soldiers were seen earlier in Jolo town. It was not known if they were preparing to mount an attack.
Troops started firing about a dozen rounds of cannons over the weekend toward the hinterlands of Sulu near where the bandits were believed to be hiding. At least 15 people were reported hurt in the shelling and more than a thousand others fled their homes in Indanan town.
Authorities had linked the Abu Sayyaf to both the al-Qaeda and Jema'ah Islamiyah networks, which were blamed for the spate of terrorism in the southern Philippines.
Washington listed the Abu Sayyaf as a foreign terrorist organization and has offered rewards of up to $5 million for the capture of its known leaders. US troops were deployed in Sulu province and assisted Philippine forces to hunt for the bandits. - GMANews.TV
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Kidnapped journalist, others may be released soon - Razon
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine National Police chief said Tuesday evening that broadcast journalist Ces Drilon and two others being held hostage by bandits are expected to be released within the next few hours.
“Inaasahan natin na in few hours or a day sina Ces Drilon, Jimmy Encarnacion (cameraman) at si Professor Octavio Dinampo ay maibabalik na sa ating piling," PNP chief, Director General Avelino Razon Jr said in an interview aired by local television.
The chief PNP said negotiations are ongoing but added that he is very optimistic that the crisis will end very soon.
GMA News's 24 Oras reporter Marisol Abdurahman reported from Zamboanga City that a medical team has been placed on alert in the event that the kidnapped journalist and her companions released.
Once the turnover happens, the GMA News'report said Drilon and her companions will be given immediate medical attention and may undergo debriefing in Zamboanga City.
“Positive attitude ito na mare-resolve ito na…manunumbalik sina Ces Drilon safely sa ating piling," Razon said.
When asked if Drilon and Encarnacion will be immediately sent back to Manila once they are set free, Razon said he would want them reunited with their families.
“Sa dagliang panahon posible kung pwede para ma-reunite sa family. Para hindi na mahirapan ang pamilya na nag-a-anguish dito sa kanilang pagiging detained,"he said.
Broadcast journalist Cecilia Victoria "Ces" Oreña-Drilon, her cameraman Jimmy Encarnacion and Mindanao State University professor Octavio Dinampo are being held by Abu Sayyaf bandits who abducted them on June 8 in Maimbung.
Razon's remarks came after the PNP chief met with his police officers and several military generals in a joint command conference in Zamboanga City.
It also came the same day after the deadline for the delivery of the P15-million ransom for the release of the three remaining hostages lapsed.
The deadline was later "extended," although it was not clear whether negotiators are working on a new timeframe for the release of the captives.
QTV's Balitanghali had earlier reported that Jun Isnaji, son of Indanan Mayor Alvarez Isnaji who was handpicked by the Abu Sayyaf to negotiate for the hostages' release, said the abductors agreed not to push through with threats to execute the victims if the ransom is not delivered by noon Tuesday.
In a separate interview with dzBB radio, Isnaji said the Abu Sayyaf promised not to harm any of the captives while talks are underway.
"Under negotiation pa tayo ngayon. Nangako sila na hindi sasaktan (ang mga hostage) hangga't nag-uusap pa tayo... Ang sabi nila nagmi-meeting pa sila dahil sabi ko maybe you could come out with some proposal besides the money that we cannot deliver," Isnaji said.
"Extension? Hindi ko masasabi hanggang kailan dahil ongoing ang negotiation. Ang sabi nila, they will not do anything hanggang two o'clock dahil nagme-meeting pa tayo," he added.
At least six Marine battalions and a number of elite Army soldiers are presently deployed in Sulu.
Navy chief Vice Admiral Rogelio Calunsag said another battalion stationed in Zamboanga City will be sent to Sulu if the situation warrants.- Fidel Jimenez, GMANews.TV
“Inaasahan natin na in few hours or a day sina Ces Drilon, Jimmy Encarnacion (cameraman) at si Professor Octavio Dinampo ay maibabalik na sa ating piling," PNP chief, Director General Avelino Razon Jr said in an interview aired by local television.
The chief PNP said negotiations are ongoing but added that he is very optimistic that the crisis will end very soon.
GMA News's 24 Oras reporter Marisol Abdurahman reported from Zamboanga City that a medical team has been placed on alert in the event that the kidnapped journalist and her companions released.
Once the turnover happens, the GMA News'report said Drilon and her companions will be given immediate medical attention and may undergo debriefing in Zamboanga City.
“Positive attitude ito na mare-resolve ito na…manunumbalik sina Ces Drilon safely sa ating piling," Razon said.
When asked if Drilon and Encarnacion will be immediately sent back to Manila once they are set free, Razon said he would want them reunited with their families.
“Sa dagliang panahon posible kung pwede para ma-reunite sa family. Para hindi na mahirapan ang pamilya na nag-a-anguish dito sa kanilang pagiging detained,"he said.
Broadcast journalist Cecilia Victoria "Ces" Oreña-Drilon, her cameraman Jimmy Encarnacion and Mindanao State University professor Octavio Dinampo are being held by Abu Sayyaf bandits who abducted them on June 8 in Maimbung.
Razon's remarks came after the PNP chief met with his police officers and several military generals in a joint command conference in Zamboanga City.
It also came the same day after the deadline for the delivery of the P15-million ransom for the release of the three remaining hostages lapsed.
The deadline was later "extended," although it was not clear whether negotiators are working on a new timeframe for the release of the captives.
QTV's Balitanghali had earlier reported that Jun Isnaji, son of Indanan Mayor Alvarez Isnaji who was handpicked by the Abu Sayyaf to negotiate for the hostages' release, said the abductors agreed not to push through with threats to execute the victims if the ransom is not delivered by noon Tuesday.
In a separate interview with dzBB radio, Isnaji said the Abu Sayyaf promised not to harm any of the captives while talks are underway.
"Under negotiation pa tayo ngayon. Nangako sila na hindi sasaktan (ang mga hostage) hangga't nag-uusap pa tayo... Ang sabi nila nagmi-meeting pa sila dahil sabi ko maybe you could come out with some proposal besides the money that we cannot deliver," Isnaji said.
"Extension? Hindi ko masasabi hanggang kailan dahil ongoing ang negotiation. Ang sabi nila, they will not do anything hanggang two o'clock dahil nagme-meeting pa tayo," he added.
At least six Marine battalions and a number of elite Army soldiers are presently deployed in Sulu.
Navy chief Vice Admiral Rogelio Calunsag said another battalion stationed in Zamboanga City will be sent to Sulu if the situation warrants.- Fidel Jimenez, GMANews.TV
Abu Sayyaf extends deadline; ransom alternatives explored
MANILA, Philippines - The deadline for the delivery of the P15-million ransom for the release of the three remaining hostages being held by the Abu Sayyaf has been "extended," although it was not clear whether negotiators are working on a new timeframe for the release of the captives.
QTV's Balitanghali reported that Jun Isnaji, son of Indanan Mayor Alvarez Isnaji who was handpicked by the Abu Sayyaf to negotiate for the hostages' release, said the abductors agreed not to push through with threats to execute the victims if the ransom is not delivered by noon Tuesday.
The younger Isnaji said negotiators communicated to the Abu Sayyaf difficulties in meeting the group's ransom demand, citing the government's no-ransom policy. Instead, negotiators proposed that development and livelihood projects will be poured in the region.
"We came upon with a new idea. We told them that the government will never deliver ransom to them because this is contrary to our policy... We try to divert their attention from the ransom. (We proposed to) provide development projects, livelihood," Isnaji said.
The Abu Sayyaf is still holding captive broadcast journalist Cecilia Victoria "Ces" Oreña-Drilon, her cameraman Jimmy Encarnacion and Mindanao State University professor Octavio Dinampo who were abducted last June 8.
In the interview, Isnaji said he was able to talk with Drilon earlier in the day and said the broadcast journalist sounded "O.K."
Later in the conversation, however, Isnaji said Drilon broke into tears saying she is hoping that the ordeal would end "in the next few hours or in the next few days."
"O.K. naman si Ces, O.K. naman boses niya. Later umiiyak siya, sabi ni Ces: 'I hope in the next few hours or in the next few days ay matapos na itong lahat so we can go home,'" Isnaji said.
In a radio interview, Isnaji said he has been in touch with the captors since 6:15 a.m., adding that the Abu Sayyaf originally threatened to execute the hostages by 2 p.m. if ransom is not paid by noon.
However, the abductors agreed not to continue with their plans to execute the hostages and continue with the talks.
Isnaji said the abductors have identified a new deadline for the demands, and that talks are ongoing.
“Hindi sila nagsasabi hanggang kailan dahil ongoing pa yung negotiation namin (They didn’t say until when the extension will be because our negotiations are still on-going)," said Isnaji, when asked when the deadline was moved.
“But they will not do anything hanggang 2 p.m. (But they will not do anything until 2 p.m.)," he added.
In a separate interview with dzBB radio, Isnaji said the Abu Sayyaf promised not to harm any of the captives while talks are underway.
"Under negotiation pa tayo ngayon. Nangako sila na hindi sasaktan (ang mga hostage) hangga't nag-uusap pa tayo... Ang sabi nila nagmi-meeting pa sila dahil sabi ko maybe you could come out with some proposal besides the money that we cannot deliver," Isnaji said.
"Extension? Hindi ko masasabi hanggang kailan dahil ongoing ang negotiation. Ang sabi nila, they will not do anything hanggang two o'clock dahil nagme-meeting pa tayo," he added. - GMANews.TV
Monday, June 16, 2008
UBI World TV Launches GMA Channels in Australia and New Zealand
Filipinos in Australia and New Zealand can susbcribe to GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, DZBB and DWLS via UBI World TV. Call 1300 400 800 (Australia) or 0800 4000 23 (New Zealand), or visit www.ubiworldtv.com to inquire. The first 500 subscribers will enjoy big discounts so call now!
GMA Pinoy TV now in Europe
GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, DZBB and DWLS are now availabe in Europe through Orbit Communications.
Please tell your relatives and friends in Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Farce Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City
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