Lipa News

Lipa, Batangas mayor can keep post — SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that current Lipa, Batangas Mayor Meynardo Sabili can keep his post.

Court orders Lipa mayor to keep post
THE Supreme Court has ruled that the incumbent mayor in Lipa, Batangas can keep his post. The Court annulled a Commission on Elections (Comelec) decision canceling the certificate of candidacy of Lipa City Mayor Meynardo Sabili for alleged lack of residency.

SC: Lipa mayor complied with residency requirement
MANILA, Philippines - The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that incumbent Lipa, Batangas Mayor Meynardo Sabili shall stay in his post.

Escapee nabbed in Lipa City
A murder convict who escaped and went into hiding for 13 years was arrested in Granja, Barangay 7, Lipa City, on Wednesday.

Catholic bishop calls for Oratio Imperata on Panatag Shoal dispute
Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles said the Catholic Church must issue an 'Oratio Imperata' or mandated prayer calling for a peaceful resolution to the dispute between the Philippines and China over territorial claims on the Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal.

More than just football
Like many developing countries across the world, football has become a popular sport seen to effectively imbue positive values on street children and bring their plight into the consciousness of the public as well.For the past couple of years, Tambayan Center for the Care of Abused Kids has networked with international and national organizations working to change the lives of street kids through ...

Hurdler Liu seeks Olympic sparkle in Shanghai
Chinese superstar Liu Xiang faces a huge test of his Olympic credentials when he lines up against reigning 110m hurdles world champion Jason Richardson at Shanghai's Diamond League meeting on Saturday.

London 2012 Olympic torch relay starts in Britain
Sailor Ben Ainslie was the first torchbearer as the Olympic flame began its 70-day journey around Britain and Ireland on Saturday ahead of the 2012 London Games.

Beckham wants to be picked for football team on merit
ATHENS (Reuters) - David Beckham hit back on Friday at suggestions that he might be selected for the British Olympic football side at the London Games because of his celebrity status rather than on merit alone.

Lightning Liu strikes Olympic form for 110m hurdles
China's Liu Xiang put himself in pole position for the Olympic 110m hurdles Saturday as he beat the world outdoor and indoor champions with a season-leading 12.97sec at the Shanghai Diamond League meet.