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MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTED TO BRIGADIER GENERAL, WON’T BE ABLE TO FIGHT MAYWEATHER ON MAY 2

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imageManila, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – World Boxing Champion Manny Pacquiao has just been promoted to one-star general and will not be able to fight Floyd Mayweather on May 2, 2015.

The Philippine Star reports that Pacquiao is set to receive a rank of Commodore from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). It is the equivalent of Brigadier General in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Pacquiao is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the AFP’s Reserve Force.

PCG commander Commodore George Ursabia announced on Tuesday that Pacquiao will officially be granted the rank of Commodore in line with his membership with the PCG Auxiliary (PCGA).

The PCGA assists in the enforcement of maritime laws and promotes maritime safety in the country. The auxiliary group is also in charge of maritime search, rescue missions and marine environment preservation.

Pacquiao’s first assignment as Commodore is to lead an elite squadron that will patrol the South China Sea in the next six months. The Philippines is involved in a territorial dispute with China over the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea just off the Philippine coast.

Because of this new assignment, the Filipino boxer, who is also an elected congressman, will not be available to fight the American boxer in the scheduled May 2 bout.

We salute General Pacquiao for his service to the country.

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PHILIPPINES WILL BID TO HOST 2024 SUMMER OLYMPICS

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imageManila, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – It could not bid to host a Winter Olympics because it has no winter season, so the Philippines is going for the Summer Olympics in 2024. It joins an elite group of developed countries and cities that have set their eyes on the next available open spot for Olympic host.

The Philippines’ announcement came on the heels of Tuesday’s meeting of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) during which four U.S. cities presented their bids to be the official U.S. city that would bid for the 2024 Olympics: San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Boston, and Los Angeles. The USOC is expected to make its selection in January.

Philippine President NoyNoy Aquino, in making the announcement about his country’s intention to bid, said that it would be his greatest legacy and accomplishment if the Philippines were chosen as host of the 2024 Olympics.

“It will be a multi-city effort,” Aquino said, “with world-class sports venues already built and located in various parts of Metro Manila, including Rizal Park (Luneta) in Manila, the Mall of Asia in Pasay City,  the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, and the new Philippine Arena in Bulacan.” Aquino added that Makati City will provide facilities for an upscale Olympic Village to host the athletes of the world.

“We just need to work on the mass transit network to make it easy for both athletes and spectators to travel from one venue to another,” Aquino added.

The Philippine Olympic  Committee is currently preparing its presentation to the International Olympic Committee when it formally opens the bidding process.  In addition to the U.S., other countries that have expressed intention to bid to host the Olympics include Germany, Japan, Argentina, Paris and Rome.

Aquino even revealed the elaborate plan for an Olympic Opening Ceremony featuring the prison inmates from Cebu City whose Michael Jackson dance videos have become one of the most viewed dance videos on YouTube.

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PACQUIAO-MAYWEATHER FIGHT FINALLY HAPPENING ON MAY 2, 2015

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imageLas Vegas, Nevada (The Adobo Chronicles) – It is a boxing match that will definitely eclipse the ‘Thrilla in Manila’ between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier back in 1975, one that is being touted as ‘Mayhem in May.’

Finally, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. has agreed to fight Filipino champion boxer Manny Pacquiao and the American fighter has even handpicked the date – May 2, 2015.

ESPN first reported that this much-anticipated match is definitely happening after years of ducking, excuses, allegations and counter-allegations between the two camps that have left boxing fans very disappointed and frustrated for a long time now. Money is not going to be an issue, according to the report. This leaves wide open the prize money that awaits either fighter.

The Adobo Chronicles  was able to reach very reliable sources within the Mayweather camp and confirmed that the boxer, who is currently training in Las Vegas, has agreed to finally face Pacquiao on May 2, with only two conditions:

First, that the fight will be shown on Showtime Pay Per View (PPV), and second  that the 12-round bout will happen aboard the International Space Station.

“Having the fight while Pacquiao and I are both experiencing weightlessness will truly make the match even — pound for pound, ” Mayweather reportedly said.

The only remaining detail that  needs to be worked out is what to call the championship contest. Obviously, it can not be called a lightweight, welterweight or heavyweight fight.

Who will be the weightless boxing champion of the world? Or the universe.