Monday, December 5, 2011

05 DEC 2011, MON: Sports & Ent't

Sports


Unbeaten Altas face Bombers

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - University of Perpetual Help System Dalta takes on Jose Rizal today in the women's division of the 87th NCAA volleyball tournament at the Letran gym in Intramuros.

For Miguel Cotto, Win VS Margarito Ushers in New Chapter

Fox News - 
Miguel Cotto, of Puerto Rico, arrives for an WBA World Junior Middleweight Championship boxing match against Antonio Margarito, of Mexico, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 in New York.

E-Painters shatter Clickers

Philippine Star - 
Elmer Espiritu of Shopinas.com gets entangled with Gabe Norwood on his way to the basket in last night's setto. PBA images MANILA, Philippines - Rain or Shine lost Paul Lee to ...

BURNED OUT

Tempo - 
Manila, Philippines - Three weeks after escaping from the jaws of defeat, Manny Pacquiao said he felt that he might have peaked way too early when he faced Mexican nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez for the third time.

PCCL Final Four wars under way Monday

Inquirer.net - 
MANILA, Philippines - Two of the country's tallest varsity players come face to face when Ateneo and University of Cebu clash at the start of the Philippine Collegiate Champions League semifinals Monday at the FilOil-Flying V Arena ...

No surprises for Viloria

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - WBO flyweight champion Brian Viloria knows exactly what's in store when he takes on Mexican challenger Giovani Segura, probably his toughest opponent ever, in a 12-round bout at the Ynares Sports Center in Pasig on Dec. 11.

Kings versus Bolts

Journal Online - 
GINEBRA'S playoff slot may be secured, but finishing seventh or eighth after the elimination round isn'ta comfortable position all the same.

ASIAN TOUR'S BEST: Juvic Pagunsan clinches player crown

Inquirer.net - 
HONG KONG—Juvic Pagunsan claimed the prestigious Order of Merit crown at the UBS Hong Kong Open on Sunday, becoming the first Filipino to reach the Asian Tour summit in the game's history.

Time to get serious about sports

Philippine Star - 
Horrible…humiliating… expected... three words to describe our dismal performance in the last Southeast Asian games in Indonesia.

Corteza beats Taiwan's Yang in PBB Face Off

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
LEE VANN “The Slayer” Corteza weathered Taiwan's Yang Ching-shun's fiery comeback to escape with a 9-6 win in the Philippine Bigtime Billiards (PBB) Face Off series Saturday night at the Airport Pagcor Casino in Parañaque City.

Gigantic battle

Tempo - 
Manila, Philippines - A gigantic battle between two former rivals and the anticipation of a payback will be the main storylines in the opening day of the Philippine Collegiate Champions League semifinals at The Arena in San Juan.

Undermanned NLEX battles Blackwater

Malaya - 
AS long as he has five players willing to sacrifice, NLEX coach Boyet Fernandez stressed they will find ways to win. Hopefully, those players would show up today when NLEX battles Blackwater in the resumption of the PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup at the ...

Pacquiao vs. Mayweather: Is It Really Going To Happen?

Now Boxing (blog) - 
My guess is that he will insist on USADA (United States Anti Doping Agency) testing, as opposed to WADA (World Anti Doping Agency) testing, and then he will say that the USADA does not have reps in the Philippines, and cannot fly to the ...

Nadal to skip Davis Cup in 2012, focus on Olympics

eTaiwan News - 
AP Fresh from helping Spain win its fifth Davis Cup, Rafael Nadal says he won't play in the event next year and will instead focuses on defending his gold medal at the London Olympics.

Bata, Amit keep pool title

Tempo - 
Efren Reyes and Rubilen Amit defeated Americans Johnny Archer and Jeanette Lee, 10-6, Friday to retain the World Mixed Doubles championship in Hangzhou, China.

Llamados pad streak to six after nipping Barako Bull

Inquirer.net - 
The B-Meg Llamados stretched their winning run to six after escaping the Barako Bull Energy, 91-90, last night in the 37th PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.

Batang Pinoy: ST meet on

Tempo - 
Manila, Philippines - The final batch of qualifiers who will compete in the 2011 Batang Pinoy National Finals next week will be known starting today with the unfolding of the Southern Tagalog qualifying tournament at the different venues in Sta.

Azkals in tough AFC draw

Tempo - 
Manila, Philippines - The Philippine Azkals face a daunting task in the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup slated this March in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Mayor Montelibano pushes to strengthen boxing in Murcia

PhilBoxing.com - 
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. His statement came after seeing great potentials from the roster of protagonists, who competed during the weekend's 2011 Mayor Andrew L. Montelibano Boxing Tournament held at the town's plaza.
Gift-giving held


Entertainment


Ecuadorian beauty crowned Miss Earth

Inquirer.net - 
WINNING BEAUTIES Ecuador's Olga Alava (left) is crowned Miss Earth 2011 in the beauty pageant held at UP Theater in Diliman, Quezon City.

My sympathies for Mo

Inquirer.net - 
I was in Dubai when DJ Mo said goodbye in “Paparazzi,” our show with Tita Cristy Fermin and Ruffa Gutierrez. So I was hoping to see him at his despedida party, after he sent me this invitation via text: “I would like to remind everyone of my 'going ...

Foreign performers told to secure special work permit

Sun.Star - 
PROFESSIONAL foreign athletes and entertainers were warned to secure a special work permit (SWP) from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) before they could play or perform in the Philippines.

Taylor Swift is 'Woman of the Year', Nicki Minaj's 'Barbie' moment and Selena ...

Manila Bulletin - 
Manila, Philippines - Pop and country superstar Taylor Swift becomes the youngest artist to receive the Billboard Woman of the Year award.

The Adventures Of Tintin: The Game

Co-Optimus.com - 
The Adventures Of Tintin: The Game is an Action-Adventure game based on the major motion picture, The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn, by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson, and the classic 20th century Belgian comic that inspired it.

Time to get serious about sports

Philippine Star - 
Horrible…humiliating… expected... three words to describe our dismal performance in the last Southeast Asian games in Indonesia.

Damage control for Piolo

Journal Online - 
FOR Piolo Pascual, his break up with KC Concepcion has eventually turned into a most horrible one. Their failed relationship has not only questioned his sexuality, but has gone towards a lot more of others worse concerns.

Disney-mania in Manila

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - One of the most commonly heard complaints about local stage productions is that they're not “big” enough.

Stephen Amell spices up the fun in Hung

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - More fun in Hung: That's what Stephen Amell is bringing into the HBO adult comedy series as he stars as the newest “happiness consultant.

Devotees brave rain

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - Rain did not stop devotees from joining the Grand Marian Procession in Intramuros, Manila, Sunday. Wearing raincoats and carrying umbrellas, Marian devotees trooped to the Manila Cathedral where the 'Hermana Mayores' Mass was held ...

Coke n' Tears – Carlo Osi

ABS CBN News - 
WASHINGTON DC, United States - A few months ago, I was in Atlanta, Georgia for what would be one of the best sightseeing vacations I've had in a while.

Walsh upset if Girls Aloud don't reunite

Sky News Australia - 
The band - which consists of Kimberley, Nadine Coyle, Cheryl Cole, Nicola Roberts and Sarah Harding - will celebrate their tenth year together in 2011, and the 30-year-old beauty admits she is hoping they will work together again after going on a break ...

Prepare the Way: Congregation for the Clergy on the Second Sunday of Advent

Catholic Online - 
By Vatican Congregation for the Clergy The Lord calls each of us to a true opening of heart so that we can welcome his coming. The entire liturgy of the Second Sunday of Advent revolves around this phrase from the Prophet Isaiah.

Cirque du Soleil brings Saltimbanco to Romania

The Diplomat Bucharest - 
Daily performances will take place from 8 to 12 February 2012, in Romexpo Bucharest's central pavilion. Having started out in 1984 as a group of 20 street performers, Cirque du Soleil is now a major Quebec-based organization combining street ...

Action Comics No. 1 sets record, sells for $2.16 million

Herald Times Reporter - 
AP PHILADELPHIA - A rare and pristine copy of the first issue of Action Comics, famed for the first appearance of Superman, has set a record for the most money paid for a single comic book: $2.16 million.

Bob Marley Estate 30 Years Of Lawsuits

Forbes - 
While being widely recognized for spreading raggae music throughout the world, Bob Marley stood for more than just music. His songs promoted freedom for poor and oppressed people throughout the world, social equality, and justice, among many other ...

Hayley Atwell loves 'sexy' Ray Winstone

Winnipeg Free Press - 
The 29-year-old actress - who played Chris Evans' onscreen love interest in 'Captain America: The First Avenger' and sees her alter-ego have an affair with Ralph Fiennes' character in 'The Duchess' - loves the 54-year-old star's "animalistic, ...

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Dublin

ABS CBN News - 
By Naomi O'Leary, Reuters DUBLIN, Ireland - When the wind comes from the West, the smell of hops drifts across the city from the Guinness brewery, tempting Dubliners to stop for a pint of Ireland's favorite tipple.

Clutch of class chez Vuitton

Sydney Morning Herald - 
Pairing off … Miranda Kerr and Delta Goodrem at Louis Vuitton. Photo: Ben Symons/Tito Media IF THERE was ever any doubt Australia has been cushioned from the rest of the world's fiscal troubles, look no further than the grand opening of the latest ...

Burgess Shale online exhibition brings 500 million year-old sea back to life

Gadling - 
The Burgess Shale in British Columbia, Canada, preserves an amazing collection of fossils of sea creatures from the Cambrian period.

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