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ONE Championship: Islay Erika Bomogao invokes ‘Manny Pacquiao’, scores another KO at Friday Fights 134
Published on 22/11/2025
» Islay Erika Bomogao delivered another statement performance at ONE Friday Fights 134, knocking out Thailand’s Ploychompoo in the second round at Lumpinee Stadium to extend her win streak to four.
Ali's grandson steps into history in Manila
Sports, Published on 29/10/2025
» Half a century ago, Muhammad Ali -- widely regarded as the greatest, met Joe Frazier to decide who ruled the heavyweight division. The date was Oct 1, 1975, and the stage was the Araneta Coliseum in Manila. That brutal encounter, forever remembered as the "Thrilla in Manila," remains one of boxing's most iconic battles. After fourteen punishing rounds, Frazier's corner stopped the fight, sealing Ali's place in history.
Pacquiao held to draw by Barrios in world title return
AFP, Published on 20/07/2025
» LAS VEGAS - Manny Pacquiao's bid to make a fairytale return to boxing at the age of 46 ended in disappointment on Saturday, as the Filipino icon was held to a draw by defending WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas.
A master class in acting
Life, Published on 26/06/2025
» I'm not at all convinced by Terrence McNally's stage play Master Class, based on the legendary opera singer Maria Callas. On the other hand, Tarin Prinyaknit's production, featuring a tour de force performance from the award-winning actress Jaa Phantachat as the faded opera star, is a triumph of the Bangkok stage.
'Rested' Pacquiao relishing boxing comeback at 46
AFP, Published on 04/06/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday shrugged off concerns about his decision to return to boxing at the age of 46 as he prepares for next month's world welterweight title comeback against Mario Barrios.
Indonesia to repatriate Filipino drugs convict this week
Published on 16/12/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesia will transfer Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino woman who was sentenced to death for drug trafficking, to her home country in the early hours of Wednesday morning, a senior Indonesian official said.
Filipina on Indonesia death row says planned transfer 'miracle'
Published on 13/12/2024
» A Filipina drug convict on death row in Indonesia told AFP from prison Friday that her planned transfer was a "miracle", in her first interview since Manila and Jakarta signed an agreement last week to repatriate her.
Event planners call for liberalisation of sector
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/11/2024
» As Thailand seeks to lift its economy through events to attract tourists and stimulate spending, the government is being urged to make event organising smoother for businesses.
Philippines to repatriate Filipina drug convict from Indonesia
Reuters, Published on 20/11/2024
» MANILA/JAKARTA — A Filipina spared from execution on drug trafficking charges in Indonesia in 2015 will be returned to the Philippines after years of negotiations between the two Southeast Asian neighbours, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Wednesday.
Buakaw to showcase Muay Thai at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Published on 04/06/2024
» This boxer is one of the most iconic figure in Muay Thai.