Monday, October 1, 2012
Sport News: Pacquiao-Marquez 4
Sport News: Pacquiao-Marquez 4: LOS ANGELES - Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao is expected to return to the ring on December 8 for a fourth fight against long-time rival Ju...
Philippines’ anti-cybercrime law will harm free speech, international rights watchdog says
Anybody using popular social networks or who publishes online is now at risk of a long prison term
Manila: An international rights watchdog said a new Philippine law governing the use of the Internet would also impact on freedom of expression as much it aims to address cybercrimes.
In a statement, the New York-based International Human Rights Watch (HRW) said the Cybercrime Prevention Act provides authorities with “excessive and unchecked” powers that could stifle freedom of speech.
“A new Philippine cybercrime law drastically increases punishments for criminal libel and gives authorities excessive and unchecked powers to shut down websites and monitor online information,” HRW said.
Early this month, President Benigno Aquino signed the measure into law.
It is expected to take effect in a few weeks as authorities prepare its implementing guidelines.
For years, the Philippines had made do without a law governing cyberspace, as a result, cybercriminals had regarded the country as a haven where they can conduct crimes such as cybersex and other similar offenses. But the new edict appears to address the concern over exploitation with an overkill reaction. Another concern is that the new law may be used by certain interest groups, including the government, to stifle freedom of expression.
Brad Adams, HRW Asia director said: “The law’s criminal penalties for online libel and other restrictions are a serious threat to free expression in the Philippines. Several legal cases have been filed in the Philippines Supreme Court, including for the law to be declared unconstitutional because it violates guarantees to free expression contained in the Philippines constitution and human rights treaties ratified by the Philippines. The cybercrime law needs to be repealed or replaced,” he said.
Adams further noted that the new law “violates Filipinos’ rights to free expression and it is wholly incompatible with the Philippine government’s obligations under international law.”
The new law specifies several new acts of cybercrime. Among those prohibited under the edict are “cybersex,” online child pornography, illegal access to computer systems or hacking, online identity theft, and spamming.
Adams said the new law adapts conventional libel laws to become applicable to cyberspace.
The Cybercrime Prevention Act carries a section on libel specifies that criminal libel, is already detailed in article 355 of the Philippines Revised Penal Code.
“It will now apply to acts committed through a computer system or any other similar means which may be devised in the future.”
Aside from this, the new law :”drastically increases the penalty for computer-related libel, with the minimum punishment raised 12-fold, from six months to six years. The maximum punishment is doubled from six to 12 years in prison.”
“Anybody using popular social networks or who publishes online is now at risk of a long prison term should a reader ‑ including government officials – bring a libel charge,” Adams said. “Allegedly libelous speech, online or offline, should be handled as a private civil matter, not a crime.” –Gilbert P. Felongco, Correspondent, Gulf News
Manila: An international rights watchdog said a new Philippine law governing the use of the Internet would also impact on freedom of expression as much it aims to address cybercrimes.
In a statement, the New York-based International Human Rights Watch (HRW) said the Cybercrime Prevention Act provides authorities with “excessive and unchecked” powers that could stifle freedom of speech.
“A new Philippine cybercrime law drastically increases punishments for criminal libel and gives authorities excessive and unchecked powers to shut down websites and monitor online information,” HRW said.
Early this month, President Benigno Aquino signed the measure into law.
It is expected to take effect in a few weeks as authorities prepare its implementing guidelines.
For years, the Philippines had made do without a law governing cyberspace, as a result, cybercriminals had regarded the country as a haven where they can conduct crimes such as cybersex and other similar offenses. But the new edict appears to address the concern over exploitation with an overkill reaction. Another concern is that the new law may be used by certain interest groups, including the government, to stifle freedom of expression.
Brad Adams, HRW Asia director said: “The law’s criminal penalties for online libel and other restrictions are a serious threat to free expression in the Philippines. Several legal cases have been filed in the Philippines Supreme Court, including for the law to be declared unconstitutional because it violates guarantees to free expression contained in the Philippines constitution and human rights treaties ratified by the Philippines. The cybercrime law needs to be repealed or replaced,” he said.
Adams further noted that the new law “violates Filipinos’ rights to free expression and it is wholly incompatible with the Philippine government’s obligations under international law.”
The new law specifies several new acts of cybercrime. Among those prohibited under the edict are “cybersex,” online child pornography, illegal access to computer systems or hacking, online identity theft, and spamming.
Adams said the new law adapts conventional libel laws to become applicable to cyberspace.
The Cybercrime Prevention Act carries a section on libel specifies that criminal libel, is already detailed in article 355 of the Philippines Revised Penal Code.
“It will now apply to acts committed through a computer system or any other similar means which may be devised in the future.”
Aside from this, the new law :”drastically increases the penalty for computer-related libel, with the minimum punishment raised 12-fold, from six months to six years. The maximum punishment is doubled from six to 12 years in prison.”
“Anybody using popular social networks or who publishes online is now at risk of a long prison term should a reader ‑ including government officials – bring a libel charge,” Adams said. “Allegedly libelous speech, online or offline, should be handled as a private civil matter, not a crime.” –Gilbert P. Felongco, Correspondent, Gulf News
Source:
Trade Union Congress of the Philippines
Friday, September 14, 2012
Pacquiao-Marquez 4
LOS ANGELES - Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao is expected to return to the ring on December 8 for a fourth fight against long-time rival Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico, according to several media reports.
Promoter Bob Arum told Reuters on Thursday that fight negotiations were being hammered out this week with a decision likely in "a couple of days."
Arum was not prepared to give any further details, though some media have reported that a formal news conference promoting the fight will take place on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
Pacquiao beat Marquez with a controversial majority decision when they met in Las Vegas in November, and said afterwards he would be happy to take on the Mexican again "any time."
Pacquiao, also a lawmaker, has fought just once since then, surrendering his WBO welterweight title on a hotly disputed split decision to American Timothy Bradley in Las Vegas in June.
That stunning result ended a run of 15 consecutive wins by Pacquiao, who has won world titles in an unprecedented eight weight divisions.
After that fight, both boxers expressed enthusiasm for a rematch on November 1
Pacquiao set for Dec. 8 bout with Marquez - reports
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/273969/sports/boxing/pacquiao-set-for-dec-8-bout-with-marquez-reports
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Health and Wellness: Causes of Nosebleeds and Headaches
Health and Wellness: Causes of Nosebleeds and Headaches: There are various reasons that can lead to both nosebleeds and headaches occurring simultaneously. The following explains what causes nos...
Thursday, August 9, 2012
London 2012 Olympic Games Beach Volley Ball
USA’s May-Treanor/Walsh stop China’s Xue/Zhang for London 2012 beach volleyball semifinal win
Zhang Xi (receiving) and Chen Xue are one of the favourites for an Olympic medal in London having claimed bronze medals in Beijing and at the 2011 World Championships
Lausanne, Switzerland, July 20, 2012 – Beijing Olympics women’s bronze medallists Zhang Xi and Chen Xue of China will open the beach volleyball competition of the 2012 London Olympic Games when they play the first match against Russia’s Anastasia Vasina and Anna Vozakova at Horse Guards Parade at 09:00 (local time) on Saturday, July 28.
The schedule for the beach volleyball competition was confirmed by the FIVB, LOCOG and the Olympic Broadcasting Services on Friday following the drawing of lots on Thursday in Klagenfurt, Austria.
Women‘s and men’s matches will be mixed throughout the preliminary phase of the beach volleyball competition, which will run over six days with three sessions per day (09:00-12:50, 14:30-18:20, 20:00-23:50), and four matches per session except for the final day of pool play on Thursday, August 2 when there will be six matches in session two.
The preliminary phase will then be followed by the knock out final phase, starting with two days of round of 16 matches followed by the quarterfinals and then the semifinals on August 7 and the medal matches on August 8 and 9 for women and men respectively.
Defending women’s champions Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh from USA will also be in action in the last match on the opening day, taking on Sydney champion and five-time Olympian Natalie Cook of Australia and her partner Tamsin Hinchley at 23:00.
USA’s Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser will start the defence of their men’s title on Sunday when they play Japan‘s Kentaro Asahi and Katsuhiro Shiratori at 22:00.
World champions Larissa França and Juliana Felisberta Da Silva of Brazil will also be in action on the opening day, taking on Natacha Rigobert and Elodie Li Yuk Lo of Mauritius at 17:30 while their men’s counterparts Emanuel Rego and Alison Cerutti start their campaign on Sunday at 11:00 against Austria’s Clemens Doppler and Alexander Horst.
The schedule for the beach volleyball competition was confirmed by the FIVB, LOCOG and the Olympic Broadcasting Services on Friday following the drawing of lots on Thursday in Klagenfurt, Austria.
Women‘s and men’s matches will be mixed throughout the preliminary phase of the beach volleyball competition, which will run over six days with three sessions per day (09:00-12:50, 14:30-18:20, 20:00-23:50), and four matches per session except for the final day of pool play on Thursday, August 2 when there will be six matches in session two.
The preliminary phase will then be followed by the knock out final phase, starting with two days of round of 16 matches followed by the quarterfinals and then the semifinals on August 7 and the medal matches on August 8 and 9 for women and men respectively.
Defending women’s champions Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh from USA will also be in action in the last match on the opening day, taking on Sydney champion and five-time Olympian Natalie Cook of Australia and her partner Tamsin Hinchley at 23:00.
USA’s Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser will start the defence of their men’s title on Sunday when they play Japan‘s Kentaro Asahi and Katsuhiro Shiratori at 22:00.
World champions Larissa França and Juliana Felisberta Da Silva of Brazil will also be in action on the opening day, taking on Natacha Rigobert and Elodie Li Yuk Lo of Mauritius at 17:30 while their men’s counterparts Emanuel Rego and Alison Cerutti start their campaign on Sunday at 11:00 against Austria’s Clemens Doppler and Alexander Horst.
Source http://www.fivb.org/en/olympics/london2012/viewPressReleaseBVB.asp?No=36432&Language=en
Thursday, June 14, 2012
How the boxing world howled in fury
By Pio Garcia, June
“It’s not how you start a fight, it’s how you finish it.”
Those were Timothy Bradley’s words. He’s the new WBO welterweight champ after scoring one of the the biggest upsets in sporting history. An eighth seed reaching the Finals and thumping the top seed who cruised leading up to the matches kind of history. Scratch that, this is THE biggest upset in history. And Bradley’s words, no matter how each and every Filipino hates to swallow it, rings true.
Before we start lighting up the vitriol, let’s review. Bradley answered the ring of the bell right at the onset. In Filipino terms, bumuhos agad. Manny was caught a bit flat-footed for real, and there he was reeling from that furious Bradley onslaught right up to the third round. Yes, he did decide to hug up as Manny started getting down to work in the last minute and a half of each round but that’s where the problem started. Manny started working EVERY last minute and a half of each round before pulling a LeBron James in rounds 10 to 12. It’s kind of ironic that Pacquiao, being a big Celtics fan, lost the same day his team got crushed by LeBron’s magic in the fourth quarter. Maybe coming out late had an effect? But that’s just conspiracy theorists talking.
Boo Timothy Bradley all you want. It still won’t give back the three rounds Ninong Manny took time off, which was crunchtime. The reason Bradley won was he kept at it even if he was out of gas. He got that second wind in the last three rounds and threw body shots, jabs and hooks to put Manny off and make him look tentative. Well, the fighting congressman did look tentative. He only decided to be aggressive when the bell is almost up to signal the end of a round. If that’s their plan, then that backfired. And badly at that.
While Bradley’s corner was dropping F-bombs every end of the round, Tim was throwing jabs and body blows to look busy. And mind you, he was landing some of it right on the money. He is not a patsy. He was gamely, even if he did a lot of hugging in the middle rounds to stymie the Pastor Pacquiao onslaught. It doesn’t matter at all that he went PBB Teens on Pastor Manny. He fought when it was time to fight, and I may sound like a broken record, those last three rounds were the time to fight. And Pastor Manny decided to pull a LeBron James. Las Vegas favors aggressors. Those judges saw Bradley gamely jabbing, crossing, hooking and even hugging himself to the win. I do not like the decision, but I have to admit, that was on Pastor Manny. He didn’t answer the bell in the first round. It was a feel out round for him and Bradley just took advantage of that and amped up the energy never mind if he will run on fumes up to the 10th round. End of story? I have to say I had it 115-113 for Bradley because he landed clean shots, was active and buckled down to work all throughout the fight. That jab was always there even if he was gassed out.
I’m pretty sure I have riled up each and every Filipino up to this point and I may have added more fuel to the fire. But guys, Pastor Manny really lost. I can’t reiterate it that much. There were a number of times he could’ve gone for the knock out, especially in the fifth and sixth rounds, but decided to hold back. Why? Because Boston lost? Nah. Because he is a God-fearing Christian now? Still nope. I do not know the reason but he just freakingly held back. It was frustrating to watch as an overall sports fan whose job is to write about it. Why the hell would you hold back when Bradley has jelly legs and all and groping the ropes? WHY? It’s like my every reaction when LeBron james decides to pass up a good driving lane for an open teammate’s jumpshot in the waning seconds of a close game. WHY?
And so somewhere in California, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is rolling in his cell, handing out drinks to his mates and high-five-ing anyone close by. There are two ways to look at this. One is, will this be the curtain call for Manny? Or two, will this be motivation for him next time and serve as a reminder that he should regain that fiery old self of his and not the Bible-quoting Pastor wannabe? I would like it very much if it’s the second option. May this serve as a wake up call to our dear Pastor Manny.
I won’t stand up for him if he just lets Mayweather laugh at him after the improbable conquest of Timothy Bradley.
“It’s not how you start the fight, it’s how you finish it.”
Paste those words in your mind. Paste it on your wall.
And lastly, as a champion, here’s what should’ve been done. And paste it alongside the aforementioned words.
How the boxing world howled in fury » Unblogged » Entry | philstar.com
“It’s not how you start a fight, it’s how you finish it.”
Those were Timothy Bradley’s words. He’s the new WBO welterweight champ after scoring one of the the biggest upsets in sporting history. An eighth seed reaching the Finals and thumping the top seed who cruised leading up to the matches kind of history. Scratch that, this is THE biggest upset in history. And Bradley’s words, no matter how each and every Filipino hates to swallow it, rings true.
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| Timothy Bradley bags the biggest victory of his career against Manny Pacquiao. (AP photo) |
Boo Timothy Bradley all you want. It still won’t give back the three rounds Ninong Manny took time off, which was crunchtime. The reason Bradley won was he kept at it even if he was out of gas. He got that second wind in the last three rounds and threw body shots, jabs and hooks to put Manny off and make him look tentative. Well, the fighting congressman did look tentative. He only decided to be aggressive when the bell is almost up to signal the end of a round. If that’s their plan, then that backfired. And badly at that.
While Bradley’s corner was dropping F-bombs every end of the round, Tim was throwing jabs and body blows to look busy. And mind you, he was landing some of it right on the money. He is not a patsy. He was gamely, even if he did a lot of hugging in the middle rounds to stymie the Pastor Pacquiao onslaught. It doesn’t matter at all that he went PBB Teens on Pastor Manny. He fought when it was time to fight, and I may sound like a broken record, those last three rounds were the time to fight. And Pastor Manny decided to pull a LeBron James. Las Vegas favors aggressors. Those judges saw Bradley gamely jabbing, crossing, hooking and even hugging himself to the win. I do not like the decision, but I have to admit, that was on Pastor Manny. He didn’t answer the bell in the first round. It was a feel out round for him and Bradley just took advantage of that and amped up the energy never mind if he will run on fumes up to the 10th round. End of story? I have to say I had it 115-113 for Bradley because he landed clean shots, was active and buckled down to work all throughout the fight. That jab was always there even if he was gassed out.
I’m pretty sure I have riled up each and every Filipino up to this point and I may have added more fuel to the fire. But guys, Pastor Manny really lost. I can’t reiterate it that much. There were a number of times he could’ve gone for the knock out, especially in the fifth and sixth rounds, but decided to hold back. Why? Because Boston lost? Nah. Because he is a God-fearing Christian now? Still nope. I do not know the reason but he just freakingly held back. It was frustrating to watch as an overall sports fan whose job is to write about it. Why the hell would you hold back when Bradley has jelly legs and all and groping the ropes? WHY? It’s like my every reaction when LeBron james decides to pass up a good driving lane for an open teammate’s jumpshot in the waning seconds of a close game. WHY?
And so somewhere in California, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is rolling in his cell, handing out drinks to his mates and high-five-ing anyone close by. There are two ways to look at this. One is, will this be the curtain call for Manny? Or two, will this be motivation for him next time and serve as a reminder that he should regain that fiery old self of his and not the Bible-quoting Pastor wannabe? I would like it very much if it’s the second option. May this serve as a wake up call to our dear Pastor Manny.
I won’t stand up for him if he just lets Mayweather laugh at him after the improbable conquest of Timothy Bradley.
“It’s not how you start the fight, it’s how you finish it.”
Paste those words in your mind. Paste it on your wall.
And lastly, as a champion, here’s what should’ve been done. And paste it alongside the aforementioned words.
How the boxing world howled in fury » Unblogged » Entry | philstar.com
List of Filipino boxing world champions
In the Philippines, boxing is only considered a secondary sport behind basketball, despite of the glories and honors it brought to the country, having produced Olympic standouts, professional world champions and some of the greatest fighters in the history of the sport. Philippines has yet to win an Olympic gold medal but amateur boxing has given the country more medals in the Summer Olympics than any sport with 5 out of its 9 total medals. On the other hand, professional boxing have produced 36 major world champions (including those of Filipino heritage), one of the most in the world. In an unofficial survey, Philippines are ranked inside the top 10 in the world (led by USA, Mexico and Great Britain) and 4th in Asia (behind South Korea, Japan and Thailand).^. Filipino greats like Pancho Villa, Flash Elorde and Ceferino Garcia are members of the two highly respected boxing hall of fames - IBHOF and WBHF. Thus, giving the Philippines the most number of boxing hall of fame members out of Asia.
Today, Filipino professional boxers are one of the most respected for their aggressive styles and world class talents, with the likes of future hall of famers Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire who are currently The Ring's Pound-for-pound number-one and number-four best fighter in the world respectively.
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Today, Filipino professional boxers are one of the most respected for their aggressive styles and world class talents, with the likes of future hall of famers Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire who are currently The Ring's Pound-for-pound number-one and number-four best fighter in the world respectively.
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Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Filipino_boxing_world_champions
WBO tasks five-judge panel to review Pacquiao-Bradley By Roy Luarca Philippine Daily Inquirer
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| Filipino boxing idol Manny Pacquiao outpunches American Timothy Bradley Jr. (left) but still loses his WBO welterweight title at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, in a highly controversial and unpopular split decision. AFP |
WBO president Francisco “Paco” Valcarcel, who sanctioned the bout that unbelievably went Bradley’s way, has assigned five international judges to review the scoring of Jerry Roth (115-113 for Pacquiao), CJ Ross (115-113 for Bradley) and Duane Ford (115-113 for Bradley), according to the Los Angeles Times.
Puerto Rican Nelson Vasquez has been chosen for the panel along with selected judges from New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida and Pennsylvania.
Their primary task is to review the fight video and take a vote regarding the result that reverberated throughout the world and drew rebuke not only from the sporting community but also from the show biz and political sector.
US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has even joined the bandwagon and is endorsing a probe by the Nevada Attorney General probe to find out whether the battle for the WBO welterweight crown was indeed fraudulently decided.
Reid, whom Pacquiao campaigned for in the 2010 elections, also said he’s bent on reintroducing a boxing regulatory bill that will propose the creation of a National Boxing Commission.
Valcarcel, who gave Pacquiao a diamond ring for being the best fighter of his generation last Thursday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, said: “We want to get the impression of five international judges, but we cannot reverse the decision.”
Meanwhile, Pacquiao told ESPN’s Deportes’ “Golpe A Golpe” on Monday that he’s more inclined to facing old nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez for the fourth time in Mexico than a rematch with Bradley on Nov. 10 in Las Vegas.
Marquez, boxing analyst of the program, gave Pacquiao the victory over Bradley, 8 rounds to 4.
Source: http://sports.inquirer.net/48685/wbo-tasks-five-judge-panel-to-review-pacquiao-bradley
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