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Watch live streaming video from photomylens at livestream.com COWBOYS STADIUM, ARLINGTON, TX -- Pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao (R) of the Philippines hits Antonio Margarito of Mexico with a right in this bit of action from their WBC Junior Middleweight Championship fight Saturday night here. Pacquiao, using his much vaunted speed, thoroughly beat up the much taller and heavier Margarito all night to win his 8th title in as many divisions thus establishing himself as one of the greatest fighters in the history of the sport. The judges' scores were 120-108, 119-109 and 118-110 all in favor for the Filipino boxing legend. Pacquiao too strong for Magarito Manny Pacquiao captured the vacant WBC super-welterweight title with a punishing 12-round unanimous decision over Antonio Margarito at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday. Filipino hero Pacquiao won on all three judges' scorecards as he put a savage beating on Margarito and extended his win streak to 13 straight fights. "He is

Starting Monday, the Philippines will adopt “Pilipinas kay Ganda" as its new slogan in what Malacañang described as a bid to "reinvigorate" the country's tourism campaign. President Benigno Aquino III said the new slogan to be launched Nov. 15 will replace the existing slogan "WOW Philippines". The slogan aims to "reinvigorate our country’s tourism campaign and double tourist arrivals within the next three years," said a   Malacañang statement posted Saturday night on the Presidential Communications Operations Office website. Aquino, who is now in Japan for the   Asia -Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, said the government will also train tourist police and guides to ensure the safety of local and foreign tourists alike. Earlier this month, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said it would allocate P100 million for new media promotions, including a new website, to reach its goal of doubling tourist arrivals. (See:   Govt to beef up RP tourism using

ZYRENE PARSAD feels overjoyed that Manny Pacquiao personally chose him to sing “Lupang Hinirang” in his bout with Antonio Margarito in Texas on November 13. “I met him when I sang sa Sarangggani Investors Night at New World Hotel,” she says. “I was surprised when he called me later to say akong kakanta ng national anthem sa next fight niya. I thanked him as this is really such a big break for me. But I’m now so tense kasi first time ko to sing in such a big venue na isang international boxing arena and to be seen pa all over the world. I train every day. My parents advised me to ask advice from the National Historical Institute on how to sing it properly, kasi di ba naging controversial yung renditions ng ibang singers? I also asked Mr. Ryan Cayabyab for advice and all their inputs, pinagsama ko to make sure hindi ako mapapahiya. Mr. C told me to sing it from the heart and that’s what I’ll do dahil I see to it every line I sing will come from my heart.” We first interviewed Zyrene when

We always say that jeep/jeepney/dyipni/dyip or however you call it can only be found in the Philippines. But nowadays it can be found in Dubai as well...lol...I just took the photographs of this most common means of transportation in Philippines from one of the vintage car showroom in Dubai. Since jeepney or dyipni in tagalog is synonymous to Philippines you will feel alienated seeing it in another country. Philippines jeepney/dyip in a showroom of vintage cars in Dubai Souce: Wikipedia: The  jeep jeepney  or the dominant type of vehicle in the Philippines. These were made from the  "U.S. Military Jeeps"  left from World War II. Starting with the first creation, the jeepney nowadays has much decor. The jeepney is the most used terrestrial type of vehicle in the Philippines. It is use as public transportation, for trading, and for family travel. A short jeep ride can accommodate up to 12-15 people, while the long dyipni can load 15-20 people. Typically, the jeepney was full of

Marielle a.k.a. Lilet Watch live streaming video from photomylens at livestream.com TOMORROW'S PEOPLE I am the future of the world, I am the hope of my nation, I am tomorrow's people, I am the new inspiration. And we've got a song to sing for you, We've got a message to bring to you. Please let there be for you and me, A tomorrow (tomorrow). If we all can agree, There' ll be sweet harmony Tomorrow (tomorrow). If we all will be there to share Feelings so real and so true, Promise us tomorrow And we'll build a Better World for you. The youngest of seven children, Lilet showed an interest in singing when she was three years old. She began joining singing contests such as those sponsored by piano manufacturers Trebel and Yamaha. Lilet also joined her older sister's band Music Kinesis. Not long after, the Coca-Cola Company embarked on a worldwide search to find a child who would sing their new commercial jingle. Lilet's demo tape was sent to an advertising

Pacman already on weight… But is he focused on politics more than boxing? Manny Pacquiao, who will go for a world title in an unprecedented eighth weight division next week, is already at the contract weight for his November 13 pay-per-view showdown with Antonio Margarito. Pacman scaled in at 150lbs yesterday at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, California. Although he appears fit and ready, Pacquiao told 60 Minutes’ Bob Simon, his main concern right now is politics – he also won election to the Congress of the Philippines last May – a distraction his trainer believes could be hurting his chances in the upcoming bout (Simon’s profile of Pacquiao will be broadcast on CBS’ “60 Minutes” news series on Sunday night at 7 p.m. ET/PT). When Simon brought up his political career, Pacquiao let him know that serving his fellow Filipinos is where his priorities lie now. “I already achieved my goals in boxing, my dreams in boxing,” says the 31-yr.old fighter. “What I want to achieve more is in publi

PEP: Filipina singer Charice Pempengco has been chosen to join a superstar lineup performing in NBC's 13th "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" special. The annual tree-lighting extravaganza has become one of New York City's most celebrated events for the past 76 years. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is 74 feet high, 40 feet in diameter, and weighs a whopping 12 tons. Made out of Norwegian spruce wood, it will be lighted by 30,000 "environ-friendly LED lights," according to the Rockefeller website, which are strung on no less than five miles of wire. At its crown, the Christmas tree will have a star made out of Swarovski crystal. Considered a must-see attraction in New York City, the tree will be lighted on November 30, in a grand ceremony from 7p.m. to 9p.m., and will stay illuminated until January 2, 2011. Charice, all of 18 years old, will be part of that ceremony. This makes the diminutive girl the first Filipino artist invited to perform at the annu

The Banaue Rice Terraces and the El Nido Beach Resort in Palawan highlighted the Philippines' tourism efforts at a recent tourism and travel show in Quebec, Canada. A report from the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa said the country participated in the International Tourism and Travel Show October 22 to 24 at Place Bonaventure. "The Philippines showcased its beautiful tourism destinations in two booths with the Banawe Rice Terraces and the El Nido Beach Resort in Palawan as the main backdrop attractions," the DFA said Saturday. Also, the booth showcased Filipino delicacies such as bibingka, turon and pandesal con adobo for the food-tasting event. It likewise gave visitors a sampling of the traditional Filipino massage or hilot. On the other hand, the Salinggawi Philippine Arts Organization performed Filipino traditional dances during the event. Leading the Embassy delegation to the event were Philippine Charge d'Affaires Minerva Jean Falcon, Philippine Consulate General i

Two historical sites in Manila dating back to the Spanish period—the old walled city of Intramuros and the defensive fortress Fort Santiago—have been included in an international organization’s list of “most vulnerable heritage sites" around the world. International non-profit organization Global Heritage Fund (GHF) included Intramuros and Fort Santiago in this year’s   list of “sites on the verge" of destruction , among with 11 other historical places in the world. The group cited “insufficient management" and “development pressures" as reasons why the two Philippine sites currently “look shabby" and are “in poor condition." “Although much of the modern development that has changed the face of Manila has occurred outside the walls of Intramuros, several major food chains have opened outlets inside the fortress," GHF said in its report. The group likewise said that high-rise   hotels   and golf courses surrounding the Intramuros and Fort Santiago “des

A Filipino high school student from the Philippine School in Bahrain topped a recently concluded Inter-School Speech competition in Manama. High school senior Karen Marie Dotado won championship trophy and a $300 cash prize in the competition organized by the Bahrain-India Educational and Cultural Forum. "In her prize-winning speech, Ms. Dotado pointed out that people should re-live and re-animate the ideals exemplified by Mahatma Gandhi who fought and died to build what can truly be called United Nations, and let the evils of our society sharpen and polish our global consciousness towards world peace and harmony," the   Department of Foreign Affairs said . The event was held on October 2 at the Indian Club Auditorium in Manama, it added. Some 10 pupils from different schools in Bahrain participated in the competition and delivered speeches with the theme of highlighting the need for global peace and harmony. The DFA said the event was also held under the patronage of United

MANILA, Philippines - The Math whiz kids of the Philippines arrived home Saturday night after winning 19 medals in the 7th International Mathematics and Science Olympiad (IMSO) for Primary Schools in Bali last week. The Philippine delegation arrived on board Philippine Airlines flight PR 504.                                                           Farrell Eldrian Wu of MGC New Life Christian Academy in Taguig City and Clyde Wesley Ang of Chiang Kai Shek College in Manila won gold medals in the competition. Wu gained a bronze medal in the same competition last year. Andrew Brandon Ong of Chiang Kai Shek College and Miguel Lorenzo Ildesa of Westbridge School in Iloilo City, on the other hand, won silver medals.                                           The delegation was trained by the Mathematics Trainers’ Guild-Philippines. It’s president, Dr. Simon Chua, expressed pride for the accomplishment of the Philippine team.          “Our math whiz kids have again made us proud,” he said. Fi

Brandon Michael "The Truth" Vera (born October 10, 1977 in Norfolk, Virginia) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, currently fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) as a heavyweight. He currently resides in San Diego, California. Vera is the son of a Filipino father, Ernesto, and an Italian-American mother, Amelia, and grew up in a family with seven boys and three girls. He was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia,[1] and attended Lake Taylor High School, where he excelled in wrestling and earned a four-year athletic scholarship to Old Dominion University. He however dropped out of Old Dominion after a year and a half when he felt college was not for him, and he enlisted in the United States Air Force. In the Air Force, he joined the force's wrestling team and trained at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His military wrestling career was cut short in 1999 when he shred ligaments in his right elbow. Arthroscopic surgery