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Philippine VP Leni Robredo Enters Crowded Presidential Ring

Philippine VP Leni Robredo Enters Crowded Presidential Ring

By Sebastian Strangio
The May 2022 poll is shaping up as a rematch of the close-run vice presidential race of 2016.
Manila Mayor, Ex-Scavenger and Actor, to Seek Presidency

Manila Mayor, Ex-Scavenger and Actor, to Seek Presidency

By Associated Press
Mayor Isko Moreno joins the crowded race to succeed President Rodrigo Duterte.

Philippine Boxing Champ Manny Pacquiao Enters the Presidential Ring

Philippine Boxing Champ Manny Pacquiao Enters the Presidential Ring

By Sebastian Strangio
Pacquiao's candidacy threatens to spoil President Duterte's hopes for a smooth transition to an anointed successor.

Gennady Golovkin and Kazakhstan’s Soft Power

Gennady Golovkin and Kazakhstan’s Soft Power

By Joseph Hammond
The boxer is following a path first blazed by the Philippines' Manny Pacquiao.

Amir Khan: Boxing’s Saving Grace in Pakistan?

Amir Khan: Boxing’s Saving Grace in Pakistan?

By Krzysztof Iwanek
British star Amir Khan has offered a lifeline to a struggling sport in Pakistan.

Cambodia’s Hun Sen Condemns Pacquiao-Mayweather Decision

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Premier slams “unbelievable” unanimous decision by U.S. judges.

Boxing's Great Leap Forward

Boxing's Great Leap Forward

By Luke Hunt
Pro boxing is taking off in China, helped by the emergence of a home-grown star.

Pacquiao vs. Mayweather. Will It Finally Happen?

By Samuel Chi
With Pacquiao dispatching his opponent Sunday, pressure mounts for the fight everyone wants to see.

Manny Pacquiao: Boxer, Legislator, Basketball Playing Coach

Manny Pacquiao: Boxer, Legislator, Basketball Playing Coach

By Mong Palatino
Many argue that the basketball court was a step too far for the boxing legend.

Could Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Finally Happen?

By Samuel Chi
Recent comments suggest that the two fighters may finally be moving closer to boxing’s most anticipated match-up.

10 Biggest Asian Sports Stars

10 Biggest Asian Sports Stars

By Samuel Chi
A look at the biggest Asian names in world sport today.
Manny Pacquiao Looks to Boxing, Political Future

Manny Pacquiao Looks to Boxing, Political Future

By Samuel Chi
A win in the ring sets the Filipino champion up nicely...once he pays his taxes.

Top Ten Asia-Pacific Sports Events of 2013

Top Ten Asia-Pacific Sports Events of 2013

By Samuel Chi
From Tendulkar to Tanaka, The Diplomat looks back at the year’s defining sports moments.
68 Years After WWII, Japanese Troops Return to the Philippines

68 Years After WWII, Japanese Troops Return to the Philippines

By J.T. Quigley
Also: Pacquaio lawyer asks to unfreeze boxer’s bank accounts, Singapore top in Asian competitiveness.

Manny Pacquiao: Legislator

Manny Pacquiao: Legislator

He may be a legend in the boxing ring, but how does Pacquiao shape up as a civil servant?

Will Saturday’s Fight Be Manny Pacquiao’s Last?

Will Saturday’s Fight Be Manny Pacquiao’s Last?

There’s more than just sport at stake for the boxing legend in his upcoming fight.

Top Ten Most Popular Asian Athletes

Top Ten Most Popular Asian Athletes

The Diplomat’s Samuel Chi ranks Asia’s best sportsmen and women.

The Clash in Cotai: Pacquiao and Rios Meet, Hype Macau Fight

The Clash in Cotai: Pacquiao and Rios Meet, Hype Macau Fight

Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios are preparing for China’s biggest boxing match ever.

Manny Pacquiao, Brandon Rios to Fight in Macau this November

Manny Pacquiao, Brandon Rios to Fight in Macau this November

Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios will duke it out in Macau this November for U.S. and Chinese audiences.

Boxer Manny Pacquiao to Fight Next in Asia

Boxer Manny Pacquiao to Fight Next in Asia

Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring in Asia this September.

Asian Sports Year in Review

Asian Sports Year in Review

The Diplomat’s John Duerden presents his top-ten list of Asia’s year in sports.

Manny Pacquiao's Next Move

With many urging him to hangup the gloves, the world will be waiting for his decision.

Juan Manuel Marquez Knocks Out Manny Pacquiao

Juan Manuel Marquez Knocks Out Manny Pacquiao

In the fourth installment of their rivalry it was Marquez who had his hand raised in victory. Could they fight a fifth time?

Pacquiao-Marquez Set for a 4th Showdown

Pacquiao-Marquez Set for a 4th Showdown

After a controversial ruling, the two boxers will fight again in Las Vegas on December 8th.

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