ANGELES CITY -- Some 61 chess players participated in the First Mayor Francis "Blueboy" Nepomuceno Blitz Chess Challenge held at the CyberZone area of SM Clark over the weekend.

RECENTLY, I was asked in the "Failon Ngayon," the newest TV show on ABS-CBN, if Filipinos are destined for boxing greatness.

Yes, I said. But the really great ones come once in a blue moon.

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WHO owns Manny Pacquiao?

Not the Philippines.

The world does now.

We used to own him.

Not anymore.

MANNY Pacquiao has never predicted the outcome of his fights.

“I will just do my best, and hope to win,” is his usual reply when asked about his chances.

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has recognized members of Team Clark who competed in the 42.2-kilometer Subic International Marathon 2009 last October 24 and 25.

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(Grace Yao Uy, a hotshot at Comclark Network & Technology, says Pacquiao-Cotto tickets at RCBC Auditorium-Makati are still available. Call Joyce Tolentino at 915-8888.)

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Cruise the road in luxurious elegance as Kia Philippines revamps its legendary SUV ready to raise market leadership specifically on its segment- the all-new Kia Sorento.

NOW, listen up, fellas!

Soon, fans with short tempers will be thrown out of the Cubao Big Dome.

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THAT'S the way to do it.

No holding of punches.

You want it where it hurts most, go for the jugular.

I DIDN'T have much time to profoundly check on my e-mails when I was in Tokyo last week covering the 41st Tokyo Motor Show.

STO.

ANGELES CITY - Twin Fiesta '09 Chair and City Tourism Office Chief Pamela Flores announced Thursday the Jollibee 5K Family Fun Run.

CARWORLD bagged Mitsubishi Skills Olympics Overall National Champion Award 2009 Topping all Mitsubishi dealers nationwide including Metro Manila held last October 10 at Avescor Motors Incorporated Bac

I JUST raised a glass to Japeth Aguilar.
 
By deciding, finally, to play for Burger King, he restored my faith in the Filipino’s ability to honor his word.