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Pacquiao parties with old foes

Wednesday, 17 December 2008 16:08 Roy Luarca/Inquirer.net

They once felt the fury and ferocity of Manny PACquiao’s fists. Now they’re going to have a taste of his generosity and hospitality.

Future Hall of Fame honoree Marco Antonio Barrera and former WBC lightweight champion David Diaz head the cast of fighters and sports celebrities expected in General Santos City this Wednesday as guests of Pacquiao, who is celebrating his 30th birthday with a grandiose feast.

Filipino junior wushu bet nails gold

Wednesday, 17 December 2008 16:02 Cedelf P. Tupas/Inquirer.net

It was young Steven Luis Ngo’s turn to provide the flash of inspiration for Philippine wushu.

Four months after Willy Wang delivered a rare winning moment in a special event in the Beijing Olympics, the 15-year-old Ngo took centerstage by bagging a gold medal in the Second World Junior Wushu Championship in Bali, Indonesia, recently.

Legarda sets eyes for presidency, not VP

Wednesday, 17 December 2008 13:28 Michael Lim Ubac /Inquirer.net

MANILA - Senator Loren Legarda rejected suggestions on Wednesday that she run again for vice president in 2010 and stated that she could serve the people effectively if she were the “captain of the ship.”

She was reacting to reports that the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), the party led by billionaire businessman Eduardo Cojuangco, was considering a team-up of Senators Francis Escudero and Legarda for the 2010 presidential elections.

Arroyo signs Renewable Energy Law

Tuesday, 16 December 2008 10:43 Joel Guinto /Inquirer.net

MANILA - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed into law on Tuesday the Renewable Energy Law of 2008, which will provide mechanisms to further harness "green" energy sources.

The law aims to "accelerate" the exploration of geothermal, hydroelectric, solar, biomass, wind, and ocean energy; and increase the utilization and development of renewable energy, according to a statement released by Malacañang.

Pacquiao a top Google newsmaker in 2008

Monday, 15 December 2008 10:58 Lawrence Casiraya/Inquirer.net

MANILA - Charice Pempengco and Arnel Pineda were the most search local celebrities in Google. But when it comes to newsmakers, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is the undisputed champ.

Google has released its year-end list of most popular search items entered by those logged on to www.google.com.ph.