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LOOK: Pacquiao starts training for ring comeback

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 24 08:51 PM

Senator Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday started light training for his scheduled boxing comeback on November 5. Read more »

Vargas wants to fight fire with fire vs Pacquiao

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 24 12:32 AM

Reigning WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas knows he’s up for a tough match against Manny Pacquiao come November 5. Read more »

Arum snaps at HBO for snubbing Pacquiao

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 19 07:24 PM

Boxing promoter Bob Arum blasted HBO’s decision to pass Manny Pacquiao’s comeback fight against Mexico’s Jessie Vargas, stressing that the giant pay-per-view network is obligated to distribute the bout. Read more »

HBO snubs Pacquiao's comeback fight

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 18 08:29 PM

Manny Pacquiao’s upcoming fight with Jessie Vargas won’t be shown on HBO. Read more »

Arum: Pacquiao-Vargas an easy sell to Hispanics

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 18 12:55 AM

Boxing promoter Bob Arum sees that the upcoming welterweight bout between Manny Pacquiao and Mexican champion Jessie Vargas will be an attractive bout to Hispanics. Read more »

What Filipinos say about Pacquiao's return to boxing

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 12 04:22 AM

Filipino boxing fans express mixed reactions on boxing icon and Senator Manny Pacquiao's decision to return to boxing. Read more »

Pacquiao promises Vargas fight won't affect Senate duties

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 11 01:17 PM

Manny Pacquiao will make his return to the ring in November but he assured Filipinos who elected him to the Senate in the May elections that he will be able to fulfill his duties and responsibilities as a senator. Read more »

Arum warns: Offensive-minded Vargas will be tough

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 11 12:05 PM

Jessie Vargas was not the popular choice of opponent for boxing icon Manny Pacquiao in his comeback fight in November, with many pundits believing that the unbeaten Terence Crawford presents a bigger challenge. Read more »

Ex-mayor in Duterte's list is an anti-narcotics doctor

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 11 11:23 AM

A former town mayor accused by President Duterte of engaging in the narcotics trade is actually a public doctor campaigning for the prevention of illegal drug use.  Read more »

Pacquiao confirms fight with Vargas

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Aug 10 01:21 PM

MANILA, Philippines -- (2nd UPDATE) Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao confirmed on Wednesday that he is coming out of retirement to fight World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Jessie Vargas in November. Read more »

Sharing Lola's story: Classic lessons on curiosity, adventure, love

Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 08 10:35 PM

It took Sunshine Lichauco De Leon seven years to complete the film, but now she feels all happy, excited emotions there is as the documentary Curiosity, Adventure & Love was well-received by the audience. Read more »

Pacquiao not yet confirming Vargas fight

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 07 11:20 AM

Senator Manny Pacquiao remains non-committal regarding his supposed comeback fight against WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas. Read more »

Swimmer Lacuna crashes out of Rio

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 07 06:12 PM

Filipino swimmer Jessie Khing Lacuna crashed out of the competition after failing to make the cut in his event at the 2016 Rio Olympics in Brazil on Saturday. Read more »

Flag-bearer Lariba opens PH campaign in Rio

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 06 09:59 PM

The Philippines' campaign in the 2016 Summer Games opens on Saturday, with flag-bearer Ian Lariba the first Filipino athlete to see action in Rio de Janeiro. Read more »

Cautious Vargas wants signed fight contract with Pacquiao

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 06 12:06 AM

WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas remains cautious about reports saying that the supposed fight between him and Filipino boxer-senator Manny Pacquiao is already a done deal. Read more »

Dubai or Las Vegas to host Pacquiao’s comeback fight vs Vargas

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 04 11:39 PM

Dubai is in the running to host Manny Pacquiao’s next fight after the Filipino boxer’s manager confirmed he will return to the ring to fight World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Jessie Vargas. Read more »

Pacquiao to face Jessie Vargas in comeback fight: report

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 04 12:38 PM

Boxer-turned-Senator Manny Pacquiao will take on WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas in his comeback fight on November 5, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times. Read more »

Vargas eager to promote potential fight with Pacquiao

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jul 31 10:57 AM

There are no shortage of suitors for Manny Pacquiao, but Mexican-American boxer Jessie Vargas thinks he has the inside track when it comes to enticing the Filipino superstar back into the ring. Read more »

Vargas eager to promote potential fight with Pacquiao

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 30 04:19 PM

LOS ANGELES - There are no shortage of suitors for Manny Pacquiao, but Mexican-American boxer Jessie Vargas thinks he has the inside track when it comes to enticing the Filipino superstar back into the ring. Read more »

Filipino swimmer Jessie Lacuna 'makes history'

Rick Olivares
Updated as of Jul 27 11:05 AM

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Swimmer Jessie Lacuna “made history” by being the first athlete to use the pool that will be available to all Olympic swimmers for training. Eager to get into the flow of things on the Philippine delegation’s first full day in Brazil, Lacuna went for some training. Read more »