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The faith of Manny Pacquiao
By Elton Lugay When Manny Pacquiao said he wants to fight “to give glory to God,” I had trouble understanding at first what he truly meant. In the morning before the Pacquiao-Bradley fight of April 12, a group of about 30 of the congressman’s closest friends and family gathered in his penthouse suite in Mandalay […]
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Boston belongs to my heart
By Daniel de la Rosa On a bright spring morning with the lingering hint of winter still in the air, Patriots Day would dawn bright and very early in Boston. It is a day of celebration in a city that reminds me of an old European burgh with winding streets snaking around its center. The […]
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At Sochi, Michael Christian Martinez was just warming up
By Tim David Seventeen-year-old Michael Christian Martinez is the first Filipino — and only Southeast Asian – skater to compete at the Olympics recently held at Sochi, Russia. Before Sochi, he was already making waves internationally. However, I was surprised that he did not skate at the Philippine Nationals prior to the games. Paranaque-born Martinez […]
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In Pacquiao-Bradley rematch, aiming for decisive victory
By Elton Lugay Manny Pacquiao arrived to his press conference looking out of the ordinary: He was wearing a shiny blue suit, looked like he got a haircut and walked confidently to greet journalists. Whatever tax troubles he may have were not apparent in his demeanor. Gone was the hang-dog posture. The world boxing champion […]
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‘I’m a football player, I don’t save lives’ — Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin
By Elton Lugay Five days before the Super Bowl match between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks, the NFL players met some 5,000 media from around the world during the Super Bowl Media Day at Prudential Center in Newark. I was with a small group of Filipino reporters and fans for a minutes-long interview […]
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MLB, the Yankees and A-Rod: a dirty ‘menage’
By Rene Pastor Things are not what they seem in the ongoing dispute between Alex Rodriguez and the Major League Baseball. The Yankee third baseman said there are “layers” in the increasingly bitter battle between him versus the MLB and the New York Yankees. Actually, he is correct. A-Rod faces a suspension from baseball this […]
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Muay Thai girl fights for orphan children in the Philippines
By Maya Rowencak My mom is Filipino, and my father is Ukrainian, but I grew up American. When I was little, I would say my favorite food was Thai — to my mom’s disappointment. I was thrilled to get to visit Thailand when I was 9 and have been naturally drawn to Thai culture. I […]
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Asthma condition kept FilAm from reaching Boston Marathon finish line
By Cristina DC Pastor One of the Filipinos who participated in the Boston Marathon said she is OK and back at her hotel room. Her asthma condition prevented her from reaching the finish line, she said. Susan Marie Sobrepena posted on her Facebook wall: “Just got back to my hotel room. Was close to the […]
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Nonito Donaire to fight Cuban boxer at Radio City on April 13th
In these photos, 2012 Fighter of the Year Nonito “Filipino Flash” Donaire is seen stretching and shadow-boxing during an intense training session in New York City on April 8. The WBO World Jr. Featherweight champion is preparing for his April 13 world championship battle against WBA World Super Bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux at the historic […]