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Noynoy stretches lead versus Villar in latest SWS survey

Noynoy stretches lead versus Villar in latest SWS survey

Liberal Party standard-bearer Sen. Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” C. Aquino III has opened up a nine-point lead over his nearest rival for the presidency, fellow legislator and Nacionalista Party bet... 

Mudslinging on web focused on Villar, Aquino

Mudslinging on web focused on Villar, Aquino

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III and Senator Manny Villar are the presidential candidates in the 2010 elections that have generated the most mentions and posts... 

New York Post crowns Charice as new pop princess

New York Post crowns Charice as new pop princess

MANILA, Philippines – International singer Charice has been dubbed a “newly crowned pop princess” by the New York Post. Charice’s song “Pyramid” was cited in New York... 

NY Times gives Lea Salonga glowing review

NY Times gives Lea Salonga glowing review

A few issues ago, Funfare Update published the “scoop” that Lea Salonga was performing at the uppity Café Carlyle which is, according to Funfare Update’s Big Apple correspondent Edmund Silvestre,... 

Filipinos celebrate Pacquiao’s latest victory

Filipinos celebrate Pacquiao’s latest victory

MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos nationwide Sunday rejoiced over boxing hero Manny Pacquiao’s latest victory, broadcast live from Texas, after officials vowed that the Philippines would be spared... 

Arroyo lauds Pacquiao’s patriotism, perseverance

Arroyo lauds Pacquiao’s patriotism, perseverance

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Sunday lauded boxer Manny Pacquiao for his “unselfish patriotism” and “unyielding perseverance” after he defeated Ghana’s Joshua Clottey via unanimous... 

Billionaire Pacquiao banks $12M more

Billionaire Pacquiao banks $12M more

DALLAS – Manny Pacquiao is now a certified billionaire, based on his earnings on the ring. Counting his guaranteed purse $12 million for his fight with Joshua Clottey at the Cowboys Stadium, the 31-year-old... 

Roach gives Manny A-plus

Roach gives Manny A-plus

DALLAS – Despite Manny Pacquiao’s failure to knock out Joshua Clottey, trainer-coach Freddie Roach said he was pretty much satisfied with the way his ward fought. “I give him an A+,” said Roach.  ...

Pinay designer wins UK fashion award

Pinay designer wins UK fashion award

LONDON – From a tropical country where few people wear hats, a Filipino fashion designer and milliner, actress and musician has won the British Council’s Young Fashion Entrepreneur (YFE) Award for... 

Villar most trusted presidential bet

Villar most trusted presidential bet

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Manny Villar Jr. is the most trusted presidential candidate in the May 10 elections, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey. Villar received a 70-percent majority trust...