Foreign execs say Gordon is best presidential candidate
MANILA, Philippines – Foreign business executives believe that Senator Richard Gordon is the “best” presidential candidate, but will likely choose frontrunner Senator Benigno Aquino III if given the chance to vote.
Pacquiao brod, other RP boxers slated for overseas fights
MANILA, Philippines – The brother of 7-division champ Manny Pacquiao and several other Filipino boxing contenders will figure in overseas bouts in the coming months.
Sharon Osbourne praises Simon’s fiancee
Sharon Osbourne thinks Simon Cowell and his fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy are “perfect” for each other. The TV star – who is a judge on Cowell’s show “America’s Got Talent” and was previously on the judging panel of his UK program “The X Factor” – has met Hussainy and thinks Cowell has found his “Miss Right.”
More soldiers sent to pursue ASG in Sulu
MANILA, Philippines – The military on Wednesday said it is stepping up its campaign against the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group by sending more soldiers to the ASG’s stronghold in Sulu province.
Federer toppled by Baghdatis in Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, California – The world number one — playing his first tournament since winning his 16th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open — was philosophical on Wednesday after falling to Marcos Baghdatis in the third round of the Indian Wells Masters 1000, squandering three match points in the process.