Camille Elemia
6 articles · Rappler
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From poverty to presidency? The many transformations of Manny Pacquiao
Can he win against his record as a politician? Against the positions he has taken on critical issues? It may turn out that the fight of his life will be one of…
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Back-to-back win? ‘Intimidated’ Pacquiao speaks at Oxford, Cambridge
He may have dropped out of school due to extreme poverty but it's no hindrance for neophyte Senator Manny Pacquiao to address two of the most prestigious universities in the world. Pacquiao…
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Manny Pacquiao says fight with Mayweather to be ‘finalized’ this week
MANILA, Philippines ? Senator Manny Pacquiao on Monday, September 17, said his fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr is set to be finalized this week. Pacquiao said it was Mayweather who pitched the…
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Pacquiao wants to increase cigarette tax to P60 per pack
MANILA, Philippines ? Neophyte Senator Manny Pacquiao has filed a bill seeking higher taxes on tobacco. Pacquiao filed Senate Bill No 1599 seeking to amend Republic Act 10351 or the Sin Tax…
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Fellow senators file resolutions commending Pacquiao win vs Vargas
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) ? A day after Manny Pacquiao's triumphant return to the ring, two fellow senators filed resolutions commending the world boxing champion-turned-lawmaker for his victory against Jessie Vargas. Pacquiao, who…
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Drilon-Pacquiao ‘debate’ draws laughter in Senate session
Senate President Pro-Tempore Franklin Drilon on Wednesday, August 17, took the opportunity to "interpellate" neophyte senator Manny Pacquiao on the resolution honoring Olympic silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz. Diaz was at the Senate…