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02Kart racing driver Mike Casimiro, topped the ROK senior class of the 2007 Shell Helix Superkartig Series held recently at the Batangas Racing Circuit in Rosario, Batangas. This is Casimiro’s second straight victory in the series.
With 1:18.2 time, Casimiro emerged the fastest in the ROK seniors lap against Cebu Racing group driver Kaine Gandionco [...]

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I’m sure a lot of Filipinos are still in victory mood this days. We should be, right? This weekend two sporting events, boxing and basketball, put the Philipppines into the international limelight once again.
PACQUIAO VS. SOLIS
First was the triumph of our very own pride Manny Pacquiao. As expected, last sunday’s bout, once again unites [...]

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With Manny Pacquaio’s fight against Mexican Jorge Solis just around the corner, every Pinoy here and abroad are all eager to watch the much anticipated fight slated this Saturday in Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas telecast live via GMA 7 on Sunday at 9 in the morning. Just as everybody is ready, Pacman as well is all set for this fight.

According to Justine Fortune, a conditioning expert, who stepped in to fill the shoes left by Freddie Roach (Roach is in Puerto Rico helping Oscar dela Hoya) to train Pacquiao, Manny’s physically fit and strong body is impossible if not hard to beat.Fortune believed that while they never underestimate Solis, he can call the fight against Filipino champ “Mission Impossible”. LIkewise, Manny himself knew that Solis had worked hard for this fight but Pacman vowed that he will give a great fight for his countrymen. Pacquaio is determined to leave the ring the way he came in—as champion.

Meanwhile, Freddie Roach confirmed in a telephone interview that he will be in Manny’s side during the fight. “Yes I will be in Manny’s corner. I’ll definitely be there,” said Roach, adding that his people at the Wild Card Gym are aware of…

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Anna Isabel Villafuerte, an 11-year old teenager emerged victorious in the recently concluded 2007 Ice Skating Institute “Skate Beijing 2007″ held April 6-8 in Beijing, China. Anna bagged 8 gold medals from 8 different categories.
The only Filipino in the game, Anna bested some 300 skaters from 5 different Asian countries. Her perfect execution in every [...]

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Philippine sports new roundup for Sunday March 11, 2007:
Challenge Run Series starts at Santa Ana Park Horse Racing. First leg of 2007 Challenge Run Series at Santa Ana Park presented by Philippine Racing Club (PRC). This is a 1,500 meter horse racing event and features a field inlcuding locals Bullet Day and Rain Dancer and [...]

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