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December 4, 2011
Beckham and Galaxy dazzle fans in Manila

MANILA, Philippines - It was a moonless and starless Saturday night but it was all dazzling and bright at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadim as the Los Angeles Galaxy battled the Philippine Azkals.

The final scoreline was Galaxy: 6, Azkals: 1. But that hardly mattered to some 9,000 spectators as they got to see English superstar David Beckham dazzle with nifty moves for a good 75 minutes.

MANILA, Philippines - It was a moonless and starless Saturday night but it was all dazzling and bright at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadim as the Los Angeles Galaxy battled the Philippine Azkals.

The final scoreline was Galaxy: 6, Azkals: 1. But that hardly mattered to some 9,000 spectators as they got to see English superstar David Beckham dazzle with nifty moves for a good 75 minutes.

He knocked down a volley at the 20th minute, opening up scoring. Crowd was momentarily quiet but immediately burst into loud cheers.

December 1, 2011
Azkals-L.A. Galaxy game live on Studio 23

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 1, 2011) - Philippine football goes world-class as our very own Philippine Azkals football team faces off against the 2011 Major League Soccer (MLS) champion Los Angeles Galaxy, featuring the superstar tandem David Beckham and Landon Donovan in "The Dream Cup,” a momentous friendly match at the Rizal Memorial Stadium this Saturday (Dec 3), 6:30 PM to be broadcast live by Studio 23 and on Balls HD (SkyCable channel 167).

Penetrating the field as underdogs, the Azkals have steadily risen in the international football scene and has advanced the sport’s popularity in the country.

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 1, 2011) - Philippine football goes world-class as our very own Philippine Azkals football team faces off against the 2011 Major League Soccer (MLS) champion Los Angeles Galaxy, featuring the superstar tandem David Beckham and Landon Donovan in "The Dream Cup,” a momentous friendly match at the Rizal Memorial Stadium this Saturday (Dec 3), 6:30 PM to be broadcast live by Studio 23 and on Balls HD (SkyCable channel 167).

July 29, 2011
Azkals lose anew to Kuwait Al-Azraq, 1-2

MANILA Philippines (July 29, 2011) - Despite being buoyed up by supportive hometown crowd at the Rizal Memorial Stadium last night, the Philippine Azkals lost to Kuwait Al-Azraq, 1-2, In the second match of the 2nd Round of their World Cup 2014 Asian Qualifying series.

MANILA Philippines (July 29, 2011) - Despite being buoyed up by supportive hometown crowd at the Rizal Memorial Stadium last night, the Philippine Azkals lost to Kuwait Al-Azraq, 1-2, In the second match of the 2nd Round of their World Cup 2014 Asian Qualifying series.

The Philippine Azkals drew first blood when Stephan Schrock nailed a goal from 20 yards, ending the first half up 1-0. But the celebratory mood of the Filipinos would soon fade.

July 3, 2011
Azkals shut out Sri Lanka, 4-0

MANILA Philippines (July 3, 2011 6:00 P.M.) - For the first time the Philippine Football team advances to the 2nd round of the World Cup Qualifiers after the Philippine Azkals win by a 4-0 shutout of Sri Lanka Brave Reds this afternoon at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila.

MANILA Philippines (July 3, 2011 6:00 P.M.) - For the first time the Philippine Football team advances to the 2nd round of the World Cup Qualifiers after the Philippine Azkals win by a 4-0 shutout of Sri Lanka Brave Reds this afternoon at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila.

With the win, the Azkals advance to face the higher ranked Kuwaiti team on July 23 and 28.

After preliminary ceremonies, the game started at exactly 3:00 P.M. despite the rains that soaked the ground and the players. All the 4 game officials were South Koreans.

July 3, 2011
P-Noy joins nation in praising Azkals

MANILA, Philippines (July 3, 2011) - President Benigno C. Aquino III joins the nation in celebrating this afternoon's shut out victory of the Azkals over Sri Lanka, finding time to issue a congratulatory message to the national football team that brings the country together.

MANILA, Philippines (July 3, 2011) - President Benigno C. Aquino III joins the nation in celebrating this afternoon's shut out victory of the Azkals over Sri Lanka, finding time to issue a congratulatory message to the national football team that brings the country together.

"I join our people in celebrating their 5-1 aggregate win over Sri Lanka," the president said in a prepared statement.

June 30, 2011
P-Noy signs into law bill postponing ARMM poll

MANILA, Philippines - Celebratin his first anniversary in office, President Benigno Aquino III today signed into law the bill that seeks postponement of the elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) originally slated for August 8 this year.

MANILA, Philippines - Celebratin his first anniversary in office, President Benigno Aquino III today signed into law the bill that seeks postponement of the elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) originally slated for August 8 this year.

Leaders of both the upper and lower house of Philippine Congress, stood witnesses as the president signed the ARMM election postponement bill at the Rizal Hall in Malacañang.

June 27, 2011
Competence

On June 30, President Noynoy Aquino will have completed his first year in office. Following Rizal’s enduring words—“Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa kanyang pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa kanyang paroroonan”—we take a moment to look back.

On June 30, President Noynoy Aquino will have completed his first year in office. Following Rizal’s enduring words—“Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa kanyang pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa kanyang paroroonan”—we take a moment to look back.

June 20, 2011
P-Noy's Rizal birthday speech echoes 'straight path' theme

CALAMBA, Laguna, Philippines – President Benigno C. Aquino III talks of the the present relevance of Philippines's national hero and cited mundane ways to emulate Rizal's heroism.

CALAMBA, Laguna, Philippines – President Benigno C. Aquino III talks of the the present relevance of Philippines's national hero and cited mundane ways to emulate Rizal's heroism.

President Aquino led the rites and ceremonies to commemorate the 150th birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal right here in the hero's hometown yesterday.

While exulting Rizal's supreme sacrifice that paved the way for the freedom the country enjoys today, the president does not wish any more hero's death for any Filipino fighting for reform.

June 19, 2011
Grateful nation celebrates Rizal's 150th birthday

Manila Philippines (June 19, 2011) - The Jose Rizal mystique lives on in a nation that for long was in need of heroes. Filipinos learning to find the hero in themselves celebrate today the 150th birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal,the national hero of the Philippines amid a rekindled patriotic fervor.

Manila Philippines (June 19, 2011) - The Jose Rizal mystique lives on in a nation that for long was in need of heroes. Filipinos learning to find the hero in themselves celebrate today the 150th birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal,the national hero of the Philippines amid a rekindled patriotic fervor.

Rizal was born in Calamba on June 19, 1861 and was executed in Bagumbayan (now Rizal Park) on Dec. 30, 1896 by the Spanish colonialists.

June 12, 2011
Philippines celebrates 113th Independence Day

Manila, Philippines (June 12 2011) - The Philippines celebrates today its 113th Independence Day, the first under President Benigno C. Aquino III.

Manila, Philippines (June 12 2011) - The Philippines celebrates today its 113th Independence Day, the first under President Benigno C. Aquino III.

The president's independence day speech is expected to be a preview of his upcoming upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) in July, Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said yesterday.

Today's celebration kicks off with simultaneous flag raising in various historic sites.

June 11, 2011
Court starts hearing Morong 43 case

MANILA, Philippines (June 11 2011) – A Quezon City court started hearing yesterday the illegal detention and torture case filed by the so called Morong 43 against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and some military officials.

MANILA, Philippines (June 11 2011) – A Quezon City court started hearing yesterday the illegal detention and torture case filed by the so called Morong 43 against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and some military officials.

June 9, 2011
Naga City to take over Plaza Rizal finally

Naga City (June 8 2011) – City Administrator Florencio Mongoso Jr. said the city government of Naga shall take over the administration of Plaza Rizal on June 18 this year and the Camarines Sur provincial government has not manifested any opposition.

Naga City (June 8 2011) – City Administrator Florencio Mongoso Jr. said the city government of Naga shall take over the administration of Plaza Rizal on June 18 this year and the Camarines Sur provincial government has not manifested any opposition.

The Supreme Court has issued a final order affirming that the city of Naga, not the province of Camarines Sur, has the sole right to administer the long-contested public park.

May 17, 2011
CAMSUR Bankers Enjoy Annual Sportsfest

Naga City (May 15, 2011)- Bankers from Camarines Sur successfully conclude today their annual Inter-color Sportsfest.

Naga City (May 15, 2011)- Bankers from Camarines Sur successfully conclude today their annual Inter-color Sportsfest.

The one-day activity started with a motorcade at 6:30 A.M. from Plaza Rizal in downtown Naga going all the way up to Naga City Sports Complex in Barangay Pacol, at the foot of Mount Isarog, where the sports activities were held.

The bankers enjoyed friendly competitions in basketball, volleyball, track and field and tug-of-war.

May 5, 2011
Forced Turnover of Plaza Rizal to the City Mulled

Naga City, (May 3, 2011) - Eight months after the Supreme Court's third division ruled with finality that Plaza Rizal belongs to Naga City, not to the province of Camarines Sur, the provincial government still controls and manages the important city landmark. In a gesture of goodwill and amiability, Mayor John Bongat who is a lawyer likes to wait it out to allow the provincial capitol to turn over the property amicably. The city councilors are more impatient and has filed a resolution requesting the mayor to file in court a writ of execution for a forced turn-over.

Naga City, (May 3, 2011) - Eight months after the Supreme Court's third division ruled with finality that Plaza Rizal belongs to Naga City, not to the province of Camarines Sur, the provincial government still controls and manages the important city landmark.

In a gesture of goodwill and amiability, Mayor John Bongat who is a lawyer likes to wait it out to allow the provincial capitol to turn over the property amicably. The city councilors are more impatient and has filed a resolution requesting the mayor to file in court a writ of execution for a forced turn-over.

January 10, 2011
Naga City Student Among Top Jose Rizal Model Student

For the second consecutive year, a student from the Ateneo de Naga University ranked first in the Search for the Jose Rizal Model Students of the Philippines (JRMSP) 2010. Monica M. Palomares, AB Development Communications senior student, bested 16 other national winners and finalists in the Search.

For the second consecutive year, a student from the Ateneo de Naga University ranked first in the Search for the Jose Rizal Model Students of the Philippines (JRMSP) 2010. Monica M. Palomares, AB Development Communications senior student, bested 16 other national winners and finalists in the Search.

Palomares is the sixth JRMSP winner ADNU has produced in history. In 2009, Chanelle Allorde, Valedictorian of Class 2010, also topped in the same Search.

January 10, 2011
Naga City Student Among Top Jose Rizal Model Student

For the second consecutive year, a student from the Ateneo de Naga University ranked first in the Search for the Jose Rizal Model Students of the Philippines (JRMSP) 2010. Monica M. Palomares, AB Development Communications senior student, bested 16 other national winners and finalists in the Search.

For the second consecutive year, a student from the Ateneo de Naga University ranked first in the Search for the Jose Rizal Model Students of the Philippines (JRMSP) 2010. Monica M. Palomares, AB Development Communications senior student, bested 16 other national winners and finalists in the Search.

Palomares is the sixth JRMSP winner ADNU has produced in history. In 2009, Chanelle Allorde, Valedictorian of Class 2010, also topped in the same Search.