Tag: Rhony Laigo
Obama backs Philippines on sea freedom
WASHINGTON, June 8, 2012 (AFP) – The United States and the Philippines on Friday called for freedom of navigation in the tense South China Sea as the White House offered a robust show of support for President Benigno Aquino. President Barack Obama welcomed Aquino to the White House in the latest high-profile gesture to put [...]
Aquino gets rousing welcome from L.A. Fil-Ams
By Rhony Laigo/Weekend Balita LOS ANGELES, June 8 – A rousing welcome greeted President Benigno Aquino III in Los Angeles on Friday when about a thousand Filipino-Americans came to see a glimpse of who could be the best president to lead the country out of poverty by just doing the right thing: minimized corruption in [...]
Pacquiao ‘robbed’ as Bradley wins via split decision
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 9, 2012 (AFP) – Unbeaten American Timothy Bradley ended Manny Pacquiao’s long unbeaten run with a controversial split decision victory over the Filipino ring icon on Saturday. One judge scored the bout 115-113 for Pacquiao, while two others saw it 115-113 for Bradley, even though it appeared Pacquiao hurt Bradley throughout [...]
Pacquiao aims to silence doubters by defending title
By Rebecca Bryan LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 7, 2012 (AFP) – Manny Pacquiao has more at stake than his World Boxing Organization welterweight title when he takes on unbeaten American Timothy Bradley on Saturday—he has his reputation on the line. Pacquaio trainer Freddie Roach didn’t mince words when he said the Filipino ring icon would [...]
Ex-Filipino nanny ready to face Sharon Stone in court
By Nimfa U. Rueda LOS ANGELES, California – Filipino nanny Erlinda Elemen is “very eager†to face her former employer, Hollywood actress Sharon Stone, in court and disprove that she lied about her claims in the lawsuit she had filed against the movie star. “(Elemen) is very eager to put this in front of a [...]
Migrant rights group demands transparency from ‘American Idol’
By Nimfa U. Rueda and Rod Mijares LOS ANGELES – A nonprofit group promoting migrant rights on Friday asked the producer of “American Idol†to explain their judgment process “in the spirit of transparency and public trust.†“We do not want to be misconstrued as sour grapers because we were supportive of Jessica Sanchez,†the [...]
Corona apologizes to Senate impeachment court, denies walkout
MANILA, May 25 (Mabuhay) — Chief Justice Renato Corona denied walking out of his impeachment trial upon his return to the witness stand on Friday, and blamed his diabetic condition for his “disorientation†after his three-hour testimony last Tuesday. He also apologized to the impeachment court for his abrupt departure from the session hall without [...]
Bespoke bonding
Hong Kong – I flew halfway across the world, to shop… at H&M, I thought to myself as I waited in front of the popular brand’s largest branch in Central. I came here for my best friend’s wedding; but to take advantage of the trip, I decided to stay a few days. Another friend from [...]
Chief Justice Corona testifies, walks out
Chief Justice Corona testifies, then walks out of Impeachment Trial
