Justin Bieber plays basketball in Tacloban

Justin Bieber performs for  the Yolanda victims in Tacloban and played a one on one basketball game with Gilas Pilipinas head coach, Chot Reyes in a make-shift basketball court in one of the city's relief center. Photo above was taken by DJ Sta. Ana, TV5's Head of New Operations and was posted in his instagram account: http://instagram.com/p/hu6QIWE00G/ 

Reproductive Health now a Law - Republic Act 10354 signed by President Aquino

Reproductive Health is now Republic Act 10354! The law has not been officially announced throughout the media and published yet in the Official Gazette, but a signed copy was posted on the Rappler news website Friday.

Proclamation No. 488, October 26, 2012 as a Regular Holiday Throughout the Country

On Monday, October 9, 2012, President Noynoy Aquino signed the Proclamation No. 488 declaring Friday, October 26, 2012, as a Regular Holiday throughout the country, in observance of Eidul Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).

Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda announced that President Aquino declared October 26 as a regular holiday through Proclamation No. 488, duly signed by the Executive Secretary Pacquito Ochoa.

The proclamation made through the recommendation of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) that the observance of Eidul Adha be on 26 October 2012 and the Eidul Adha prayer be performed on the final declaration of the Saudi Government. 

Eidul Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims across the globe to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Isma'il as an act of obedience to God.

To download the full Proclamation No. 488, click here.

Source: Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines

Full Text of Renato Corona's Answer to Impeachment Complaint

Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona has faced the first trial of an impeachment complaint against him at the Philippine Senate today, January 16, 2012, the first ever impeachment for a Supreme Court Chief Justice in the Philippines.

For your information, below is the downloadable and full text copy of the chief justice’s answer to the impeachment complaint.

Full Text of Renato Corona's Answer to Impeachment Complaint

To watch the "THE CHIEF JUSTICE ON TRIAL", the GMA News Coverage on Renato Corona Impeachment Trial on your computer or mobile device via live video streaming online, you may click here.


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Prescribing Rules on the Cancellation or Suspension of Classes and Work in Government Offices Due to Typhoons, Flooding, Other Weather Disturbances, and Calamities (Executive Order No. 66, s. 2012)

On Monday, January 9, 2012, President Noynoy Aquino signed the Executive Order No. 66, s. 2012 re: PRESCRIBING RULES ON THE CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF CLASSES AND WORK IN GOVERNMENT OFFICES DUE TO TYPHOONS, FLOODING, OTHER WEATHER DISTURBANCES, AND CALAMITIES.

In the said Executive Order President BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, do ordered the following: 

Excerpt from the Executive Order No. 66, s. 2012:

Section 1. Automatic Cancellation or Suspension of Classes and Work in Government Offices, The following guidelines shall be followed for the automatic cancellation or suspension of classes in all public and private elementary, secondary and tertiary schools, as well as work in all government offices:

a. When Signal No. 1 is raised by PAGASA, classes at the pre-school level, in the affected area, shall be automatically cancelled or suspended.

b. When Signal No. 2 is raised by PAGASA, classes at the pre-school, elementary and secondary levels, in the affected area, shall be automatically cancelled or suspended,

c. When Signal No. 3 or higher is raised by PAGASA, classes at pre-school, elementary, secondary, and tertiary levels, in the affected area, including graduate school, as well as work in all government offices, shall be automatically cancelled or suspended.

The PAGASA shall issue weather forecasts through various media outlets (radio and television), and the NDRRMC, not later than 10:00 PM of the previous day and 4:30 AM of the day of the intended cancellation of classes and work. In cases where there are classes and work in the morning and suspension of classes and work is only effective in the afternoon, PAGASA should issue the forecast not later than 11:00 AM of the said day.

Section 2. Localized Cancellation or Suspension of Classes and Work in Government Offices. In the absence of typhoon signal warnings from PAGASA, localized cancellation or suspension of classes and work in government offices may be implemented by local chief executives, as chairmen of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (LDRRMC) concerned, in coordination with PAGASA and the NDRRMC, specifically in flood-prone or high risk areas.

Announcements will be made not later than 4:30 AM of the day of the intended cancellation of classes and work, or not later than 11:00 AM for suspension of work and classes in the afternoon session, through diverse mass media, particularly radio and television, landline communications and other technologies for communication within the community or locality.

Section 3. Cancellation or Suspension of Classes and Work in the Government During Other Calamities. Classes in all levels in both public and private schools as well as work in the government offices may be cancelled or suspended in areas affected by disasters or calamities other than typhoons, such as but not limited to floods, earthquakes, tsunami and conflagration, upon the declaration by the President of a State of Calamity based on the recommendation of the NDRRMC.

The concerned Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO) headed by the local chief executive shall be responsible for announcing the suspension of classes and work in the government offices in the affected areas in coordination with the NDRRMC, through all forms of mass media available under the circumstances.

Section 4. Maintenance of Work Force. In the event of cancellation or suspension of work in government offices due to any of the foregoing circumstances, the following government agencies, particularly those directly involved in disaster risk reduction and management, shall maintain the operations of their respective offices to ensure the continuity of the delivery of services to the public:

a. Office of the Executive Secretary

b. Department of National Defense

c. Department of the Interior and Local Government

d. Department of Social Welfare and Development

e. Department of Science and Technology

f. Department of Health

g. Department of Public Works and Highways

h. Department of Education

i. Other agencies whose operations the President or the NDRRMC may deem necessary.

The Heads of Offices of the foregoing agencies shall determine which of their respective divisions or units, particularly those related to disaster risk reduction and management, shall maintain its operations.

Section 5. Report to the President. The NDRRMC chaired by the Secretary of National Defense shall immediately inform the Office of the President, through the Executive Secretary, of the cancellation or suspension of classes and work in government offices in the affected areas.

Section 6. Concurrent Authority. The Office of the President, through the Executive Secretary, shall have concurrent authority with the NDRRMC to cancel or suspend classes and work in government offices in the affected areas.

Section 7. Repeal. All issuances, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof, inconsistent with this Executive Order are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

Section 8. Effectivity. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.

You can download a copy of the full Executive Order No. 66, s. 2012 here.

Source: Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines

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P-Noy, GMA, Erap, and FVR Covers Esquire Magazine January 2012 Issue

Philippine's incumbent President Benigno "P-Noy" C. Aquino, III, former Presidents Gloria "GMA" M. Arroyo, Joseph "Erap" E. Estrada and Fidel "FVR" V. Ramos graces the "The Meaning of Life" issue of Esquire Philippines January 2012 issue.

Esquire Philippines' first “The Meaning of Life” issue features interviews with the country’s last four surviving Presidents (incumbent President Noynoy Aquino, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Joseph “Erap” Estrada, and Fidel V. Ramos) about the things they learned from being the Chief Executive, along with little-known tidbits about their love lives and fitness regimen. The same feature includes US Vice President Joe Biden, iconic rock group Rivermaya, basketball guru Norman Black, writer Wango Gallaga, boxer Juan Manuel Marquez, and more.

Ace writer Patricia Evangelista also delves into the controversial death of journalist Bebot Momay. Keeping things light, "It" girl Isabelle Daza sizzles as Esquire’s Woman We Love this month.

Grab your copy of Esquire Philippines Magazine January 2012 issue in selected magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide now!

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Proclamation No. 276 s. 2011, November 7, 2011 as a Regular Holiday - Palace Declares

On Thursday, October 20, 2011 President Benigno Aquino, III signed the Proclamation No. 276 s. 2011 declaring Monday, November 7, 2011, as a Regular Holiday throughout the country in observance of the Eidul Adha or Feast of Sacrifice, one of the two greatest feasts of Islam.

Proclamation No. 265, October 31, 2011 as a Special Non-Working Day Throughout the Country

On Monday, October 10, 2011, President Noynoy Aquino signed the Proclamation No. 265 declaring Monday, October 31, 2011, as a Special Non-Working Day Throughout the Country.

Palace Congratulates Shamcey Supsup for Placing 3rd Runner-Up in 2011 Miss Universe Pageant

Malacanang congratulated Ms. Shamcey Supsup Tuesday for winning third runner-up in the 2011 Miss Universe Pageant held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, saying her feat brings honor and pride for the country.

"Tourism is the Business of the People", says DOT Secretary Ramon Jimenez

Newly-appointed Tourism Secretary Ramon Reyes Jimenez, Jr. called on the Filipino people to participate in government efforts to promote the country as one of the top tourist destinations in the world as he shared the idea that “tourism is the business of the people”.

Top Ten Beaches in the Philippines

Sundayo Beach, Basilisa, Dinagat Islands

The Philippines have been well known for its fantastic beaches. Here are some of the best beaches in the Philippines that one may consider visiting according to http://www.netguard.dk:

Miss Universe 2011 List of Candidates

Miss Universe 2011, the 60th edition of the Miss Universe pageant, will be held in São Paulo, Brazil on September 12, 2011. Ximena Navarrete of Mexico, the Miss Universe 2010 will crown her successor at the end of the event.

Philippine Azkals Defeated Sri Lanka Brave Reds - Final Score at Fulltime: 4-0; Aggregate 5-1

Despite the rain which started pouring at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila at the start of the first half until midway through the second half, Philippine Azkals defeated Sri Lanka Brave Reds today, July 3, 2011 in the First Round, Leg 2 (Game 2), of the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Azkals versus Brave Reds game result - final score at Full Time: 4-0; Aggregate 5-1. The Philippine Azkals will play against Kuwait in the next round on July 23 and July 28, 2011.


Watch a video replay of Philippine Azkals and Sri Lanka Brave Reds here:


1st Goal by Chieffy Caligdong
2nd Goal by Phil Younghusband
3rd Goal by Angel Aldeguer Guirado
4th Goal by Phil Younghusband

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Manny Pacquiao is Nominated in the 2011 Teen Choice Award

Aside form being nominated for this year's The ESPYs Award for Best Fighter for the Class of 2011 (see link), the pound-for-pound king and Philippines' boxing hero, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao got another nomination for the 2011 Teen Choice Award under Choice Athlete: Male Category.

A star-studded awards show is scheduled to air on Sunday, August 7, 2011 live from Los Angeles, California.

Here is the complete list of nominees for the 2011 Teen Choice Award:

Choice Music: Male Artist
Justin Bieber
Jason Derülo
Cee Lo Green
Enrique Iglesias
Bruno Mars

Choice Music: Female Artist
Adele
Lady Gaga
Katy Perry
Rihanna
Taylor Swift

Choice Music: Group
Black Eyed Peas
Far East Movement
"Glee" Cast
Selena Gomez & The Scene
The Script

Choice Music: R&B/Hip-Hop Artist
Eminem
Lupe Fiasco
Nicki Minaj
Pitbull
Kanye West

Choice Music: Rock Group
30 Seconds to Mars
Foo Fighters
Linkin Park
OneRepublic
Paramore

Choice Music: Rock Track
"Rope," Foo Fighters
"Waiting for the End," Linkin Park
"Sing," My Chemical Romance
"Good Life," OneRepublic
"Monster," Paramore

Choice Music: R&B/Hip-Hop Track
"Run the World (Girls)," Beyoncé
"Just Can't Get Enough," The Black Eyed Peas
"Don't Wanna Go Home," Jason Derülo
"I Need a Doctor," Dr. Dre featuring Eminem and Skylar Grey
"All of the Lights," Kanye West

Choice Music: Single
"The Time (Dirty Bit)," The Black Eyed Peas
"Who Says," Selena Gomez & The Scene
"Born This Way," Lady Gaga
"Firework," Katy Perry
"Give Me Everything," Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo

Choice Music: Male Country Artist
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban

Choice Music: Female Country Artist
Miranda Lambert
Jennette McCurdy
Kellie Pickler
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood

Choice Music: Country Single
"If I Die Young," The Band Perry
"Country Girl (Shake It for Me)," Luke Bryan
"Just a Kiss," Lady Antebellum
"Honey Bee," Blake Shelton
"Mean," Taylor swift

Choice Music: Country Group
Lady Antebellum
The Band Perry
Rascal Flatts
Steel Magnolia
Little Big Town

Choice Music: Love Song
"Come Down with Love," Allstar Weekend
"Love You Like a Love Song," Selena Gomez
"Just the Way You Are," Bruno Mars
"Teenage Dream," Katy Perry
"Mine," Taylor Swift

Choice Break-Up Song
"Rolling in the Deep," Adele
"Forget You," Cee Lo Green
"See No More," Joe Jonas
"Grenade," Bruno Mars
"Back to December," Taylor Swift

Choice TV Show: Drama
Bones
Gossip Girl
House
Make It or Break It
The Secret Life of the American Teenager


Choice TV Actor: Drama
Penn Badgley, Gossip Girl
David Boreanaz, Bones
Chace Crawford, Gossip Girl
Daren Kagasoff, The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Hugh Laurie, House

Choice TV Actress: Drama
Emily Deschanel, Bones
Blake Lively, Gossip Girl
Josie Loren, Make It or Break It
Olivia Wilde, House
Shailene Woodley, The Secret Life of the American Teenager

Choice TV Show: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Fringe
Smallville
Supernatural
Teen Wolf
The Vampire Diaries

Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Joshua Jackson, Fringe
Jared Padalecki, Supernatural
Ian Somerhalder, The Vampire Diaries
Tom Welling, Smallville
Paul Wesley, The Vampire Diaries

Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Nina Dobrev, The Vampire Diaries
Erica Durance, Smallville
Anna Paquin, True Blood
Crystal Reed, Teen Wolf
Anna Torv, Fringe

Choice TV Show: Action
Burn Notice
Chuck
Hawaii Five-O
NCIS: Los Angeles
Nikita

Choice TV Actor: Action
Jeffrey Donovan, Burn Notice
Daniel Dae Kim, Hawaii Five-O
Zachary Levi, Chuck
LL Cool J, NCIS: Los Angeles
Shane West, Nikita

Choice TV Actress: Action
Lyndsy Fonseca, Nikita
Linda Hunt, NCIS: Los Angeles
Grace Park, Hawaii Five-O
Maggie Q, Nikita
Yvonne Strahovski, Chuck

Choice TV Show: Comedy
The Big Bang Theory
Glee
iCarly
Modern Family
Wizards of Waverly Place

Choice TV Actor: Comedy
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Steve Carell, The Office
John Krasinski, The Office
Cory Monteith, Glee
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory

Choice TV Actress: Comedy
Miranda Cosgrove, iCarly
Kaley Cuoco, The Big Bang Theory
Miley Cyrus, Hannah Montana
Selena Gomez, Wizards of Waverly Place
Demi Lovato, Sonny with a Chance

Choice TV: Animated Show
American Dad
Bob's Burgers
The Cleveland Show
Family Guy
The Simpsons

Choice TV: Personality
Christina Aguilera, The Voice
Tyra Banks, America's Next Top Model
Adam Levine, The Voice
Jennifer Lopez, American Idol
Ryan Seacrest, American Idol

Choice TV: Reality Competition Show
American Idol
America's Best Dance Crew
So You Think You Can Dance
The Voice
Wipeout

Choice TV: Reality Show
Jersey Shore
Khloe & Lamar
Kourtney & Kim Take New York
The Real World: Las Vegas
Secret Millionaire

Choice TV: Male Reality/Variety Star
Paul "Pauly D" Del Vecchio, Jersey Shore
Rob Dyrdek, Fantasy Factory
Lamar Odom, Khloe & Lamar
Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Jersey Shore
Brad Womack, The Bachelor

Choice TV: Female Reality/Variety Star
Laurieann Gibson, The Dance Scene
Chelsea Handler, After Lately
The Kardashians, Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Audrina Patridge, Audrina
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Jersey Shore

Choice TV: Villain
Justin Bieber, CSI
Jane Lynch, Glee
Seth MacFarlane (as Stewie Griffin), Family Guy
Joseph Morgan, The Vampire Diaries
Ed Westwick, Gossip Girl

Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer
Dianna Agron, Glee
Katerina Graham, The Vampire Diaries
Jennette McCurdy, iCarly
Amber Riley, Glee
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family

Choice TV: Male Scene Stealer
Chris Colfer, Glee
Rico Rodriguez, Modern Family
Mark Salling, Glee
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
Michael Trevino, The Vampire Diaries

Choice Movies: Action
Fast Five
Scott Pilgrim VS. The World
Unstoppable
Faster
The Tourist

Choice Movie Actor: Action
Dwayne Johnson - Fast Five, Faster
Johnny Depp - The Tourist
Paul Walker - Fast Five
Vin Diesel - Fast Five
Michael Cera- Scott Pilgrim VS. The World

Choice Movie Actress: Action
Angelina Jolie - The Tourist
Carla Gugino - Faster
Jordana Brewster - Fast Five
Rosario Dawson - Unstoppable
Mary Elizabeth Winstead- Scott Pilgrim VS. The World

Choice Movies: Comedy
Little Fockers
Due Date
Bridesmaids
Bad Teacher
The Other Guys

Choice Movie Actor: Comedy
Ed Helms - The Hangover Part II
Russell Brand - Arthur
Justin Timberlake- Bad Teacher
Will Ferrell - The Other Guys
Zach Galifianakis - The Hangover Part II, Due Date

Choice Movie Actress: Comedy
Cameron Diaz - Bad Teacher
Kristen Wiig - Bridesmaids
Anna Faris- Take Me Home Tonight
Eva Mendes - The Other Guys
Maya Rudolph- Bridesmaids

Choice Movie: Drama
Water For Elephants
The Roommate
Limitless
Soul Surfer
Black Swan

Choice Movie Actor: Drama
Bradley Cooper - Limitless
Cam Gigandet - The Roommate
Jesse Eisenberg - The Social Network
Robert Pattinson - Water For Elephants
Shia LaBeouf - Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps

Choice Movie Actress: Drama
Reese Witherspoon - Water For Elephants
Minka Kelly - The Roommate
AnnaSophia Robb - Soul Surfer
Natalie Portman - Black Swan
Leighton Meester - Country Strong

Choice Movie: Romantic Comedy
No Strings Attached
Just Go With It
Life As We Know it
Something Borrowed
Easy A

Choice Movie Actor: Romantic Comedy
Ashton Kutcher - No Strings Attached
Adam Sandler - Just Go With It
Penn Badgley- Easy A
Josh Duhamel- Life As We Know It
John Krasinski - Something Borrowed

Choice Movie Actress: Romantic Comedy
Natalie Portman - No Strings Attached
Jennifer Aniston - Just Go With It
Ginnifer Goodwin - Something Borrowed
Emma Roberts - The Art Of Getting By
Emma Stone-Easy A

Choice Movie: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Super 8
X-Men: First Class
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Choice Movie Actor: Sci Fi/Fantasy
Robert Pattinson- The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Ryan Reynolds- Green Lantern
Daniel Radcliffe - Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Taylor Lautner- The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Johnny Depp- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Choice Movie Actress: Sci Fi/Fantasy
Penelope Cruz- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Kristen Stewart- The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Blake Lively- Green Lantern
Elle Fanning- Super 8
Emma Watson - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

Choice Movie: Horror
Paranormal Activity 2
Piranha 3D: The Sequel
Let Me In
Saw 3D: The Final Chapter
Scream 4

Choice Movie Villain
Bryce Dallas Howard- The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Leighton Meester - The Roommate
Ian McShane- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Kevin Bacon- X-Men: First Class
Tom Felton- Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows 

Choice Animated Movie Voice
Zachary Levi-Tangled
Justin Timberlake-Yogi Bear
Johnny Depp-Rango
Anne Hathaway- Rio
Jack Black- Kung Fu Panda 2

Choice Movie: Scene Stealer Male
Ken Jeong - The Hangover Part II
Justin Timberlake - The Social Network
Andrew Garfield- The Social Network
Riley Griffiths- Super 8
Kellan Lutz- The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Choice Movie: Scene Stealer Female
Mila Kunis - Black Swan
Melissa McCarthy - Bridesmaids
Ashley Greene- The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Alyson Michalka- The Roommate, Easy A
Crystal the Monkey- The Hangover Part II

Choice Movie Hissy Fit
Ed Helms- The Hangover Part II
Kristin Wiig- Bridesmaids
Mark Wahlberg- The Other Guys
Robert Downey Jr.- Due Date
Aqua The Alien- Super 8

Choice Movie Liplock
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson - The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner - The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe - Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows : Part 1
Alex Pettyfer and Vanessa Hudgens - Beastly
Mila Kunis & Natalie Portman - Black Swan

Choice Movie Chemistry
Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, “The Other Guys”
Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Bradley Cooper, “The Hangover Part II”
Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, “Just Go With It”
The “Super 8” Crew, “Super 8”
The First Class, “X-Men: First Class”

Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon: Female
Miley Cyrus
Vanessa Hudgens
Lady Gaga
Jennifer Lopez
Taylor Swift

Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon: Male
Justin Bieber
Chris Colfer
Zac Efron
Jaden Smith
Justin Timberlake

Choice Male Hottie
Justin Bieber
Joe Jonas
Taylor Lautner
Robert Pattinson
Ian Somerhalder

Choice Female Hottie
Nina Dobrev
Selena Gomez
Kim Kardashian
Minka Kelly
Mila Kunis

Choice Athlete: Male
Jon Jones (Mixed Martial Arts)
Dirk Nowitzki (Basketball)
Manny Pacquiao (Boxing)
Albert Pujols (Baseball)
Shaun White (Snowboarding/Skateboarding/Surfing) 

Choice Athlete: Female
Shawn Johnson (Gymnastics)
Danica Patrick (Auto Racing)
Maria Sharapova (Tennis)
Lindsey Vonn (Ski Racing)
Serena Williams (Tennis) 

Choice Comedian
Ellen DeGeneres
Jimmy Fallon
George Lopez
Andy Samberg
Daniel Tosh 

Choice Twit
Justin Bieber
Ellen DeGeneres
Ashton Kutcher
Demi Lovato
Homer Simpson 

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Manny Pacquiao is Nominated in The ESPYs Award for Best Fighter for the Class of 2011 (How To Vote)

Our very own boxing hero, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, Sarangani representative and pound-for-pound king is nominated on this year's Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly (ESPYs) Award for Best Fighter of The Class of 2011 as presented by ESPN.

The ESPYS Awards Night will be held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday, July 13, 9:00 PM ET with American actor and comedian Seth Meyers to host the show.

We only have 16 days to put Manny on the top spot since July 13, 2011 will be the deadline. To vote Manny Pacquiao please click here.

Proclamation 154, June 20, 2011 as a Special Non-Working Holiday

President Noynoy Aquino has signed Proclamation 154 last April 26, 2011 declaring that June 20, 2011, Monday, as a Special Non-working Holiday. This is in celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal.