Archive for the ‘Sports’ Category

Ricky Hatton won’t hang up gloves yet

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

MANILA, Philippine – Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton, who suffered a devastating 2nd round knockout loss to Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao in May 2009, stressed that his boxing career is not yet over.

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Wozniacki cuts through wind to reach US Open semifinals

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

NEW YORK – Caroline Wozniacki stayed on course for a return to the US Open final, fighting near gale-force winds and big forehands from diminutive Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia on Wednesday to reach the semifinals.

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Victorious ABAP boxers return to RP

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

MANILA, Philippines – Members of the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) beamed with pride when they returned to Manila on Thursday from Los Angeles, California.

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Passport renewals no longer accepted at UK Embassy starting on Sept 16

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Starting on September 16, the applications for renewing United Kingdom (UK) passports will no longer be processed through the UK Embassy in the Philippines.

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Ferrari escapes further punishment from FIA

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

PARIS – Formula One giant Ferrari was spared further punishment for giving drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa team orders during the German Grand Prix, according to an Italian Automobile official on Wednesday.

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