Published by August 10th, 2007
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Manny Pacquiao is #2 in the inaugural Yahoo! Sports boxing pound-for-pound top 10 poll.
Points: 90 (one first-place vote)
Record: 44-3-2, 35 KOs
Status: Super featherweight contender
2007 results: Scored an eighth-round knockout of Jorge Solis in a tuneup fight on April 14.
Up next: Has a rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera set for Oct. 6 in Las Vegas.
Analysis: The fast-handed Filipino is popular because of his aggressive style, but faces a big challenge in Barrera in his next outing
Published by Aaron July 24th, 2007
in Philippines and Politics.
STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS
President of the Republic of the Philippines
Her Excellency
PRESIDENT GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
JULY 23, 2007
Thank you. Thank you very much Speaker De Venecia, Senate President Villar, other newly elected leaders of both Houses, congratulations to you, Senators and Congressmen and Congresswomen. Vice-President De Castro, former President Ramos, Chief Justice Puno, our host Mayor, Mayor Sonny Belmonte, other government officials, members of the Diplomatic Corps, ladies and gentlemen.
We meet here today to inaugurate a new Congress after a fresh election. I congratulate every elected official, from municipal to provincial to Congress on hard fought and successful campaigns. Continue reading ‘SONA 2007′
Published by Aaron July 2nd, 2007
in Arts & Media.
Winner: Maria Beatriz Saw
Bea: 1,571,556 votes
Mickey: 1,286,166 votes
Wendy: 1,209,978 votes
Gee-Ann: 1,119,714 votes
Loser: Wendy Valdez
Winner: Bodie - Gee-Ann / Mickey - Gee-Ann
Loser: Bruce - Wendy
Ultimate Winner: ABS-CBN and Lauren Dyogi
Published by Aaron May 18th, 2007
in Musing, Philippines and Politics.
The mediacount made by ABS-CBN and GMA is misleading and not representative. It would have been better if they randomly picked 5-10 precincts (or more) from each district and not handpicking what to count. In that way, an accurate picture of who snatched the 12 senatorial seats and other positions is clearer. Also, by doing my suggestion, a virtual exit poll can be achieved.
Instead of being so arrogant and defensive, these two media giants should acknowledge that their count is lackingand could have done a better job. They should disclose where the votes that they are tallying are coming. Continue reading ‘How to Make a Better MediaCount’
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