MANILA, Philippines - The People's champ and Filipino pride Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao has won his last fight as a professional boxer against Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley on Saturday night (April 10, Sunday in Philippine Time) at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada in USA.
Manny Pacquiao wins WBO International Welterweight title via unanimous decision. Photo: TR Boxing
Pacquiao sealed his 21-year boxing career with a outstanding performance knocking down Bradley twice to win via unanimous decision, 116-110, 116-110, 116-110.
"Thank you to all the fans of boxing and Filipino people. I appreciate all your help and support," Pacquiao said.
"This fight is different from the first two because I'm more aggressive and more careful now. Every round I'm looking for the knock down," Pacman added.
The Pinoy warrior who rose from poverty said he is retiring after the '#PacBrad3' fight. Meanwhile, Bradley said he still can fight.
This will be the People’s Champion’s first fight after losing to Floyd “Money” Mayweather in May last year. Aside from the humiliating lost to the trash-talker Mayweather, Pacquiao had a surgery on his left shoulder which he sustained during their clash in 2015. While Timothy Bradley atoned himself after getting a beating from Pacquiao on their second face-off by ousting Jessie Vargas in June 2015 and knocking out Bradon “Bam Bam” Rios in November of the same year.
MANILA, Philippines - The first and only vice presidential debate dubbed as "PiliPinas Debates 2016" happens today, April 10, 2016 at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Quadricentennial Pavilion gymnasium. CNN Philippines brings the livestream video of this event in relation to May 9 national elections.
Organized by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), PiliPinas Debates 2016 for Vice Presidential bets is in partnership with the Kapisanan ng Broadkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP), CNN Philippines and Business Mirror.
The debate will be broadcasted live on free television Channel 9, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Catch the livestream of Pilipinas Debates 2016: the vice presidential debate at the UST here:(http://www.cnnphilippines.com):
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Note: The full video replay courtesy of CNN Philippines will be available also on this page.
Meanwhile, here's the live Twitter feed for the very first vice presidential debate for the 2016 elections:
Moderating the debate are veteran journalists Pia Hontiveros and Pinky Webb. Pre and post-debate programs scheduled at 4:00 and 7:30 PM, respectively will be anchored by Amelyn Veloso.
On April 6, the Supreme Court has ordered Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista to allow the debates to be streamed "unaltered" on other websites other than the lead network but "subject to the copyright condition that the source is clearly indicated."
SC Public Information Office chief and spokesman Thedore Te said that in a unanimous decision, the tribunal partially granted a petition filed by online news organization Rappler against Bautista.
All VP bets confirm attendance for PiliPinas Debates 2016: The Vice Presidential Debate
CNN Philippines vice president for News and Current Affairs Alfonso “Pal” Marquez III said all six candidates confirmed their attendance for the debate: Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, Sen. Chiz Escudero, Sen. Gringo Honasan, Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, Sen. Bongbong Marcos and Camarines Sur third district representative Leni Robredo.
Topics to discuss includes corruption, corruption in relation to poverty, political dynasties, human rights, peace and order, traffic and other urban problems, internet and mobile connectivity, foreign policy and the vice president as the “spare tire.”
Unlike the previous debates, Marquez said that all vice presidential candidates will be given the opportunity to react on every question during the debate.
"Hindi na kami nag draw lots kung sino yung candidate na magtatanungan. We’ll let it to our discretion to decide who will be pitted against whom," Marquez said to the media.
"“Kasi kapag draw lots, let’s say yung dalawang kandidato they don’t differ in views, I tell you, there won’t be a debate. Kailangan yung merong conflict. So we will decide on the spot," he added.
Comelec chairman Andres Bautista said the debate was patterned after the US Republican debates and in accordance with the international best practices and was properly agreed to by all the organizers.
PiliPinas Debates Schedule
After the vice presidential debate today, Comelec will also mount the final presidential debate this April 24 to be organized by ABS-CBN as the lead network with Business Mirror as print media partner. This will be held at the University of Pangasinan.
The successful run of first and second leg of the presidential debates were happened last February 21 (GMA-7) and March 20 (TV5).
MANILA, Philippines - The much-awaited third match up between Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley is happening today, April 10, 2016 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada in USA. Netizens who did not have chance to book for the pay per view (PPV) or unable to go to free viewing sites are now looking for the free live stream video online.
Dubbed as “PacBrad III,” both fighters will look forward to get the vacant WBO International Welterweight title on the line.
Pacquiao - Bradley Livestream in the Philippines
Some websites and blogs in the Philippines are promising for live streaming video online for the People’s Champ’s first fight this year. If you will rely on this option, expect that the livestream feed is not ad-free, sometimes it lags and unstable depends on your data connection.
Once available later, The Summit Express will provide some of the available and working live streaming links for Pacquiao-Bradley 3. Stay tuned or bookmark this page.
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The Pacquiao-Bradley fight will be aired on free television via GMA-7 on a slightly delayed basis starting 10:00 a.m. and with a primetime replay on GMA Sunday Night Box Office at 10:30 p.m.
Fans can also monitor the live blow-by-blow action on Super Radyo DZBB 594, Barangay LS 97.1 and all RGMA stations nationwide beginning 9:00 a.m.
It’s election campaign period, majority of the politicians will try to appease their constituents by giving free and live streaming in their respective territories. Manila councilors and barangay officials will air the bout free of charge in seven venues:
1. San Andres Sports Complex in Malate, 2. Rizal Avenue covered court at the corner of Alvarez Street and Rizal Avenue in Sta. Cruz, 3. Delpan Sports Complex in Binondo near Delpan Bridge, 4. Tondo Sports Complex at the corner of N. Zamora and Morga Streets in front of Sto. Niño Church, 5. Sarmiento covered court on Teresa Street in Sta. Mesa (near the Polytechnic University of the Philippines), 6. Tolentino (formerly Dapitan) Sports Complex on the corner of Dapitan and Instruccion Streets in Sampaloc, and 7. Patricia covered court on Flora Street in Gagalangin, Tondo.
Sky Cable is offering the Pacquiao – Bradley III fight for Php 999 bundled with Nonito Donaire vs Zsolt Bedak on April 23rd, three weeks after Pacquiao’s despedida match.
Pacquiao-Bradley 3 is also available live and commercial-free via Cignal Pay-Per-View for only P950.
Local Cinemas like SM will be offering pay per view seats ranging from Php 500 to Php 700 with free snacks and drinks.
In addition to the main event, the pay-per-view undercard also features a WBO super middleweight fight between Arthur Abraham (44-4, 29 KO) and Gilberto Ramirez (33-0, 24 KO), Oscar Valdez (18-0, 16 KO) vs. Evgeny Gradovich (21-1-1, 9 KO), and Jose Ramirez (16-0, 12 KO) vs. Manny Perez (25-11-1, 6 KO).
Pacquiao vs. Bradley Undercard fights are available for free viewing through TopRank.tv website.
Manny Pacquiao aims for the big win in his farewell fight
Pacquiao (57-6-2, 38 KO) and Bradley (33-3-1, 13 KO) having previously fought in 2012 and 2014, splitting the fights, though most feel Pacquiao deserved to win both, and clearly so.
Based on both fighters’ performance in their previous encounters, this tie-breaker match will definitely go to the distance. Manny Pacquiao has already lost his killer instinct after moving up to the the Welterweight division. But, we can’t discard his speed and ability to throw volumes of punches to his opponents. He will surely have the speed advantage especially that he’s climbing up the ring lighter than Bradley.
As we all know, boxing is not just all about knocking your rival and putting him into a deep sleep. At the end of the the day, judges will still look for the fighter who throws and connects solid punches. Tim Bradley on the other hand is not a knockout artist by nature. He’s more of a tactical boxer than a heavey hitter. He is also know for his stone-walled defense. So, they will both last for 12 rounds and will depend on the judges score cards.
There’s no way there will be a KO tomorrow even a knockdown. But, this will not be as boring as Pac – May fight. Since this serves as Pacman’s farewell bout, experts think that the gods of boxing will heavily favor the Filipino pugilist and will go home as the winner of the grudge match. But in one way or another, the title which will Pacquiao most likely win will be immediately vacated as he is vying for a senatorial seat and declared to focus more on politics and his bigger roles once elected as a senator.
MANILA, Philippines - Hiphop dance group "Crossover Family' has earned praises anew from the judges during the Live Semi-Finals of Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 5 at the Resorts World Manila on Saturday, April 9, 2016.
The Davao-based group has kicked off the semis with their "astig" performance.
"Kung kasali ako tonight at nalaman ko na kayo ang makakatapat ko, matatakot ako. Dadagdagan ko ang irorosaryo ko. Sa sobrang ganda ng pinakita n'yo, maganda kayong panimula," judge Vice Ganda said.
"Yan ang hinahanap ko na opening. Nung napanood ko kayo, lumakas na loob ko," judge Robin Padilla said.
"Sa palagay ko, sobrang proud mga ka-barangay n'yo. Naniniwala ako na hindi lang hanggan diyan yan, magiging proud din buong Pilipinas dahil marami pa kayong iimprove," judge Angel Locsin commented.
"Ibang-iba kayo! Ang dami ko na nakitang dance group pero yung sa inyo ang unique at maganda ang execution," judge FMG said.
Netizens also expressed their admiration to the fiery opening act of the 60-member group.
#CrossOverFamily what an firy opening act. Just WOW. Execution&Sync wise,2thumbs up syncroniz CONGRATZ GUYS, KEEP IT UP.#1stPGT5LiveSemis
WATCH: Pilipinas Got Talent Season 5 Live Semis: Crossover Family - Hip Hop Dance Group (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)
The pride of Davao City has competed in the various competitions including Dance Supremacy (grand finalist), Hip Hop and Team Ballroom Competition (champion) and Philippine Hip Hop Dance Championship before joining PGT.
Aside from Crossover Family, other acts who performed in the semi-finals first episode include singing duo 'The Poor Voice,' light dancers 'The Poor Voice,' and shadow performer Philip Galit.
Voting for PGT Season 5 first set of semi-finalists will start on Sunday night after all the performances. There are two ways to vote for your preferred contestant - via TEXT and Google.
To vote via text, key in PGT space CONTESTANT'S NAME and send to 2366. One vote per SIM, per contestant is allowed. ABS-CBN mobile subscribers can cast their votes for free while P 1.00 per vote is being charged for other networks.
To vote via Google, go to google.com.ph and log-in using your Google account. Type PGT5 in the search box, select photo of semi-finalist and submit. One vote per Google account is allowed.
MANILA, Philippines – With exactly a month to go before the National Elections, Congressman Manny Pacquiao, who’s trying his luck to win one of the 12 senatorial seats will first have to settle things inside the ring against the former undisputed WBO Welterweight Champion, Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley on April 10, 2016 (Manila Time) at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Pacquiao and Bradley will face each other again for the third time and this bout will serve as the rubber match with both of them beating each other once. Although, boxing analysts said that Pacman should’ve won the first and second fights by obviously outboxing the American fighter. But, the judges had given the split decision to Bradley during their initial encounter that made this rivalry quite controversial. The two classy welterweights will slug it all out for the vacant WBO International Welterweight title.
This will be the People’s Champion’s first fight after losing to Floyd “Money” Mayweather in May last year. Aside from the humiliating lost to the trash-talker Mayweather, Pacquiao had a surgery on his left shoulder which he sustained during their clash in 2015. While Timothy Bradley atoned himself after getting a beating from Pacquiao on their second face-off by ousting Jessie Vargas in June 2015 and knocking out Bradon “Bam Bam” Rios in November of the same year.
Bradley, outclassing and putting Rios to the canvas is not a shocking and quite amusing news for all boxing pundits. Going back in 2013, in Macau, China, Pacquiao schooled Rios in their match dubbed as “Clash in Cotai” and won the vacant WBO International Welterweight Title. With this, we can say that. No one’s got the extreme advantage here. Everything is even. But the catch is, the “Desert Storm” has the winning momentum over the “Fighting Congressman from the Philippines”.
Morning of April 9, 2016, both protagonists have been weighed in and passed the weight limit mandated by WBO for their weight class. Pacquiao looks leaner at 145.5 lbs while Bradley looks super solid and buffed at 146.5 lbs.
The fighters’ bodies say they’re both ready to rumble. Photo Credit: Dr. Ed dela Vega of Philboxing.com
The fighters’ bodies say they’re both ready to rumble. Photo Credit: Dr. Ed dela Vega of Philboxing.com
Based on both fighters’ performance in their previous encounters, this tie-breaker match will definitely go to the distance. Manny Pacquiao has already lost his killer instinct after moving up to the the Welterweight division. But, we can’t discard his speed and ability to throw volumes of punches to his opponents. He will surely have the speed advantage especially that he’s climbing up the ring lighter than Bradley.
As we all know, boxing is not just all about knocking your rival and putting him into a deep sleep. At the end of the the day, judges will still look for the fighter who throws and connects solid punches. Tim Bradley on the other hand is not a knockout artist by nature. He’s more of a tactical boxer than a heavey hitter. He is also know for his stone-walled defense. So, they will both last for 12 rounds and will depend on the judges score cards.
There’s no way there will be a KO tomorrow even a knockdown. But, this will not be as boring as Pac – May fight. Since this serves as Pacman’s farewell bout, experts think that the gods of boxing will heavily favor the Filipino pugilist and will go home as the winner of the grudge match. But in one way or another, the title which will Pacquiao most likely win will be immediately vacated as he is vying for a senatorial seat and declared to focus more on politics and his bigger roles once elected as a senator.
Unlike the Pacquiao – Mayweather bout last year which was also dubbed as “Fight of the Century,” the Pacquiao – Bradley III is not as noisy and frequently talked-about as the previously mentioned fight. It might be because of Pacquiao’s most recent comments on the LGBT community and issue. Another thing is, the Filipino ring icon has already passed his prime and not as exciting to watch as his epic bouts against the Mexican legends almost a decade ago where Pacquaio’s killer instinct was still in his veins. As the infamous DJ Mo Twister has aired, “this is the only Pacquaio Fight where there will be heavy traffic on EDSA”.
Nevertheless, Pacquiao is still a fellow Filipino who will wave the Philippine flag on international stage and must be supported all the way. A true fan is and will always be on his idol’s side win or go home. Manny Pacquiao who put our country in the lime light world wide many times will always be the People’s Champ!
It’s election campaign period, majority of the politicians will try to appease their constituents by giving free and live streaming in their respective territories. Sky Cable is offering the Pacquiao – Bradley III fight for Php 999 bundled with Nonito Donaire vs Zsolt Bedak on April 23rd, three weeks after Pacquiao’s despedida match. Local Cinemas will be offering pay per view seats ranging from Php 500 to Php 700 with free snacks and drinks. And if you’re on a tight budget, Solar Sports and GMA Network will be airing the fight in a delayed telecast.
Undercard fight coverage starts at 9:00am (Manila Time) and the main event will take place between 11:30am to 12:00nn.
On behalf of The Summit Express, Goodluck and Godspeed Manny! -Joey Boy Capos
MANILA, Philippines - Don't have enough time to renew your professional ID card (PIC) due to old system's tedious and manual process? It's now over as the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) finally announced a new system for the online renewal of PRC license card.
The PRC online system called "Licensure Examination and Registration Information System" or LERIS is a new portal developed to enhance the process and avoid long waiting time. Instead of the usual 'assessment-scanning-processing-payment-issuance' process, the new hassle-free services involve online registration and payment and 'processing-issuance of card' at the PRC office.
Here's the step-by-step guide to renew your professional ID online:
1. If you already have an account, sign-in at www.prc-online.com. Otherwise, register here.
2. Membership confirmation will be emailed. Complete your registration by clicking ACTIVATE ACCOUNT. Then, sign-in to your account.
3. Update your personal data, family background, contact details, employment information and other required information on PRC Online website. One done, SAVE INFORMATION. In a pop-up window, confirm if the information about your name is correct.
4. Click on SELECT TRANSACTION at the right side column. Keep in mind of the reminders about the acceptable photo by PRC.
5. Close the reminder and a new window will pop-up. Select RENEWAL. Choose Profession from the dropdown and enter your PRC License Number. The system will validate the data and proceed to the next page for the preferred date and time of pick up and payment.
Notes: For some professions, you will need to present additional requirement as prescribed by respective Boards:
Architects – photocopy of valid UAP Membership ID/ Certification of Good Standing.
Customs Broker – Certification of Good Standing from CCBI
Electronics Engineer (ECE)/ Prof. Electronics Engineer – IECEP Certification of Good Standing
Geodetic Engineer – photocopy of valid G.E.P. Membership ID/ Certification of Good Standing
Guidance and Counseling – valid Certificate of PGCA Membership and annual payment receipt.
Mechanical Engineer / Prof. Mechanical Engineer – Certification of Good Standing from Phil. Society of Mechanical Engineers holding office at Don Lorenzo Building, P. Paredes Street, Sampaloc, Manila and its duly accredited Chapters
Prof. Agricultural Engineer – photocopy of PSAE Membership ID / Certification of Good Standing.
Prof. Electrical Engineer / Registered Electrical Engineer/ Registered Master Electrician – IIEE Membership ID/ Certification of Good Standing
Additional Requirements for female married professional with request for Change of Name (CON) and Change of Status (COS) due to marriage:
Duly accomplished Petition Form for CON/COS and one (1) documentary stamp
Original copy of Marriage Certificate issued by NSO in security paper
Petition fee – Php225.00
6. Select your preferred regional office and schedule to get your renewed ID. To pay renewal fees, you have at least 4 options:
a. Over the counter - Pay cash over the counter to any banks like BDO, Metrobank, BPI, Landbank, RCBC, Chinabank, Eastwest Bank, Union Bank, Security Bank, PNB and other banks.
b. Pay via online banking ( BDO Internet Banking, BPI Express Online, Chinabank Online, Metrobank Direct, RCBC Access one, Unionbank EON/Internet Banking and UCBP Connect).
c. Mobile payment - available mobile payment is thru GCash. To buy load, just dial *143# for free using Globe mobile.
d. Bayad Center - Partners include LBC, Robinsons, eBiz, Petnet, Walter Mart, MailMore, Palawan Pawnshop, Villarica Pawnshop and more. You can also pay at SM (Megamall, North EDSA, Manila).
7. Proceed to your preferred payment method. A window will pop-up with your reference number (please take note of this) and the amount you have to pay for the renewal. Settle the fees before the deadline stated in the instruction from your chosen mode of payment.
8. For whatever reason, you also have the option to CANCEL your existing transaction. This can be found under EXISTING TRANSACTIONS tab next to PROFILE.
9. Visit PRC branch on selected date and time. Go to PROCESSING section first to verify your appointment. Don't forget to bring your payment receipt, copy of reference number stated on PRC Online dashboard. You may also bring other documents like birth certificate, old PRC license and other valid IDs to avoid hassle.
Note: If you're not available to claim your license, duly authorized representative can act on your behalf.
PRC-registered professional acting as representatives may transact with PRC upon presentation of Authorization Letter and his/her professional ID.
Representatives filing the application and claiming the professional ID in behalf of the professional must present Special Power of Attorney and valid identification of the professional and the representative.
If you have other concerns and clarifications, you may contact PRC through the following:
Central Office / General Inquiries: (02) 310 0026
Renewal Of Professional ID: (02) 736 2248 (02) 310 2009
Application for Examination: (02) 736 2252 (02) 735 1443
Application for Registration & Licensing without Examination: (02) 735 1533
UPDATE: PRC advised that starting April 13, 2016, registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be done on-line.
