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| Dumaguete City, Philippines | Saturday, January 21, 2006 |
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Pray for Manny
Negrenses urged
Negros Occidental Gov. Joseph Maraņon yesterday called on Negrenses to offer prayers to Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao, who will take on Mexican rival Erik "El Terrible" Morales tomorrow at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.
"I see no reason why he should not win because all Filipinos, especially the Negrenses will be behind him. The whole of Negros will be cheering for Pacquiao and I am requesting everyone to pray for his success," Maraņon told the DAILY STAR.
During yesterday's weigh-in in Las Vegas, Pacquiao, who
is expected to earn $2 million for the fight, said he is looking forward
to the rematch of their March 19, 2005 clash, where Morales scored a
unanimous decision victory. 
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Solon
still Optimistic of Bacolod Rep. Monico Puentevella yesterday said he remains optimistic that the Philippine Sports Commission budget will be increased to P250 million despite the negative feedback by the Senate, which initially approved only P28 million for the sports agency. "The move was expected when you talk of senators, but I am still optimistic that they will change their decision during the bicameral meeting," Puentevella, a former PSC commissioner, told the DAILY STAR. "I hope the Senate will join us (Congress) during the bicameral
meeting in rewarding the Filipino athletes instead of insulting
them," Puentevella, who also serves as the vice-president of the
Philippine Olympic Committee, said. |
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NOPSSCEA The aspirants and elementary boys' basketball teams of the University of St. La Salle open their title-retention bids today when they take on separate rivals at the resumption of the 2005-2006 season of the NOPSSCEA sports meet in Bacolod City. The USLS aspirants squad collides with Living Heritage Christian
Academy at 8 a.m. at the Negros Occidental Multi-Purpose Gym, while
its elementary team will face Mansilingan Christian Academy at 8
a.m. at the West Negros College Covered Court. |
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