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LAS VEGAS - JULY 20: Keith Thurman and Manny Pacquiao exchange blows during the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View and PBC on Fox Fight Night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Thurman landed more punches, but Pacquiao busier overall

CompuBox, which tracks and tallies the punches thrown by each fighter in a match, said Thurman had a better landing percentage as he connected... Read more

NAIA ranked 44th on the Globehunterâ��s Worldâ��s Best Airports for Business Travelers list. The report chose the top 45 countries this year.

NAIA is world’s 44th best airport for business travelers

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport was named one of the best airports for business travelers this year. Read more

Manny Pacquiao caught Keith Thurman with a right hook in the fifth round that left Thurman bloodied

Thurman downplays bloody nose

Thurman, who lost to Pacquiao via split decision, said he’s used to having a bloody nose in sparring. Read more

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Keith Thurman (L) takes a punch from Manny Pacquiao during their WBA welterweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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AS IT HAPPENS

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5 hours ago - The official scorecard is out, showing a very close match between Pacquiao and Thurman.

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Filipino elementary students bag 11 awards in world math contest

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Manny Pacquiao raises his arms after defeating Keith Thurman.

Pacquiao parries retirement talks anew

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'Manny Pacquiao beat me': Keith Thurman lauds Pacman after defeat

By Luisa Morales | 4 hours ago

Keith Thurman took to twitter shortly after the bout and congratulated Manny Pacquiao on the win.

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Sports stars come out to watch #PacquiaoThurman

By Luisa Morales | 5 hours ago

Among the 14,000-strong sellout crowd were high profile sports personalities.

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‘Forever the champ’: Senate colleagues congratulate Pacquiao for boxing victory

By Rosette Adel | 5 hours ago

Colleagues of boxing champion Sen. Manny Pacquiao at the Senate congratulated him on his latest boxing victory.

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Palace hails Pacquiao victory vs Thurman

By Alexis Romero | 5 hours ago

"Pacquiao’s victory is not only his, but of the entire nation."

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Headlines ‘Forever the champ’: Senate colleagues congratulate Pacquiao for boxing victory 5 hours ago Palace hails Pacquiao victory vs Thurman LIST: Public viewing sites of Pacquiao-Thurman fight in Manila, provinces More Headlines Articles	Opinion EDITORIAL - Delicate balance 19 hours ago Livelihood issues top SONA interest US says: ‘Don’t forget your old friend’ More Opinion Articles	Nation Filipino elementary students bag 11 awards in world math contest 1 hour ago 3 alleged robbers slain in shootout 1 dead as truck rams jeepney More Nation Articles
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In this July 12, 2019 photo, Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio speaks at a forum on the third anniversary of the Philippines' arbitral victory on the South China Sea.

Carpio suggests 'formula' for enforcing arbitral award without going to war

Responding to the challenge of President Rodrigo Duterte, Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio enumerated ways to enforce the Philippines' arbitral victory without going to war.

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ANTONIO CARPIO CHINA FREEDOM OF NAVIGATION OPERATIONS

In this file photo taken July 2, 2019, Solicitor General Jose Calida talks to reporters before the oral arguments on the plea for Writ of Kalikasan over some parts of the West Philippine Sea.

Become president first, Calida tells critics of West Philippine Sea policy

Senior Associate Justice Carpio told reporters in a message: “The last time I checked, freedom of expression is still enshrined in our Constitution.”

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ANTONIO CARPIO JOSE CALIDA SOUTH CHINA SEA

The US Department of State over the weekend emphasized that violating the tribunal decision that rejected Chinaâ��s nine-dash line maritime claim would be unlawful.

U.S. says South China Sea ruling legally binding on China, Philippines

The United States underscored the United Nations arbitral tribunal’s 2016 decision invalidating China’s nine-dash line claim in the South China Sea is “final” and “legally binding,” as Washington strongly opposed Beijing’s efforts to assert its “unlawful” maritime claims.

6 days ago

MORGAN ORTAGUS SOUTH CHINA SEA UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA

On Wednesday, the secretary said US allies in Europe are â��dead setâ�� on insulting the Philippines in the United Nations, raising doubts over Western commitment to help defend the countryâ��s sovereignty.

Europe won’t coalesce to recognize SCS ruling — Locsin

European countries are unlikely to form a coalition to recognize the arbitral ruling invalidating China’s nine-dash line claim in the South China Sea as they are “desperate” for Chinese money.

8 days ago

MUTUAL DEFENSE TREATY UNCLOS WEST PHILIPPINE SEA

Protesters hold placards as motorists speed past during a rally in front of the Chinese consulate in Manila on July 13, 2019, to coincide with anniversarry of arbitral ruling by United nations on the South China sea. Protesters decended on the Chinese consulate in Manila, to oppose the Asian superpower's growing sway in the Philippines and as tensions rise over Beijing's presence in the disputed South China sea.

Raising war with China over arbitral award meant to 'scare' Filipinos

Enforcing the Philippines' arbitral win against China does not necessarily mean going to war with Beijing, Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio stressed.

9 days ago

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