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Tennis: Patrombon reaches q'finals of ITF Juniors

MANILA, March 20 (PNA) -- Giant-killer Jeson Patrombon kept his winning spree by cruising into the quarterfinals of the Grade one International Tennis Federation (ITF) Sarawak Chief Minister's Cup in Kuching, Malaysia Friday.

Billiards: Corteza, Manalo make it to the 64 draw of Fujairah World 8-ball

MANILA, March 20 (PNA)-- Reigning World Ten-Ball finalists Lee Vann “The Slayer” Corteza and former snooker champion Marlon “Marvelous” Manalo made it to the 64 main draw of 2010 World 8-Ball Championships slated on April 4 to 10 in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Football: RP booters capture first win

MANILA, March 20 (PNA) -- The Philippine team finally broke into the win column by beating Brazil, 6-2, at the end of the eliminations in the 2010 Street Child World Cup in Durban, South Africa Thursday.

Golf: Dumandan romps off with 4-shot win over Sumcad in Cavite

TRECE MARTIREZ, Cavite, March 20 (PNA) -- Marvin Dumandan pounced on a three-shot swing over Jay Bayron on No. 6 and went on to fire a one-under par 71 and essay a four-shot romp over unfancied Orlan Sumcad and Bayron in the P1-million ICTSI Sherwood Hills Classic at the Sherwood Golf and Country Club here Friday.

SC ruling has little or no effect on troops--AFP

The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday said the Supreme Court decision allowing President Macapagal-Arroyo to appoint the next Chief Justice has too little effect on its soldiers to compel them into another military adventurism.

Don’t believe in promises, Church tells voters

Don’t believe the hype. Learn from the past. The president of the influential Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines on Friday told voters not to believe the promises of candidates and to be more discerning in choosing the country’s next leaders.

Lapus leaves lasting legacy at DepEd

MANILA, March 20 (PNA) -- The departure of now Trade Secretary Jesli Lapus from the Department of Education (DepEd) has left the education community a legacy that will impact on various societal needs.

Naming new chief justice should be left to next president - Teodoro

Even administration standard-bearer Gilbert Teodoro thinks President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo should let her successor name the new chief justice to avoid undermining the Supreme Court's credibility.

Next Chief Justice faces impeachment—Aquino

The next Chief Justice could be impeached by the next Congress if it would be proven that the appointment was illegal, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III said on Friday.

Estrada says he’d take oath from any chief justice

Joseph Estrada said on Friday he’s willing to take his oath before any chief justice, even one appointed by President Macapagal-Arroyo, during a period that many believe is covered by a ban on presidential "midnight appointments.

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