Roxas News

House summons Roxas for oil-spill gear probe
TRANSPORTATION Secretary Manuel Roxas II has been summoned to appear before the House Committee on Good Government to shed light on the department’s alleged illegal and unnecessary purchase of P1.15 billion worth of marine environmental equipment and lighthouse spare parts in 2007 supposedly for the Coast Guard.

Roxas perks things up at Naia 1 in 90-minute visit
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Roxas Blvd murder suspect committed suicide, MPD insists
MANILA, Philippines - Manila police investigators yesterday insisted that the Chinese man who was arrested for killing his girlfriend had committed suicide.

Roxas backs Davide for gov Sonny O wants another bet
While he was being introduced as the Liberal Party’s (LP) candidate for the Cebu governorship, Hilario “Junjun” Davide III didn’t have support from an old guard of the Osmeña clan. During yesterday’s assembly of Provincial Board (PB) members, Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas who is the party’s national president introduced Davide as “the [...]

Roxas Holdings incurs losses amid higher costs
ROXAS Holdings Inc. suffered losses in its 2011 fiscal year as high sugar prices failed to offset rising input costs.

Olympic official defends Spain after Contador ban
The head of Spain's Olympic committee stepped up to defend Spanish sport Wednesday in the wake of two-time Tour de France champion cyclist Alberto Contador's two-year ban for doping.

Scotland flyhalf Parks quits international rugby
LONDON (Reuters) - Scotland flyhalf Dan Parks announced his retirement from international rugby on Tuesday, saying the time was right to call it a day despite playing in the Six Nations opener against England on Sunday.

PHL Carabaos debut in Australian rugby league
Just as the Philippines made waves in football with the 'Azkals,' another team named after a local Philippine animal is looking to establish itself, this time in Australia's rugby league.

PHL Carabaos debuts in Australian rugby league
Just as the Philippines made waves in football with the 'Azkals,' another team named after a local Philippine animal is looking to establish itself, this time in Australia's rugby league.

England football great Bobby Charlton has surgery
England football great Sir Bobby Charlton underwent "minor surgery" after being taken ill before the Laureus World Sports Awards in London, organisers said.