Mar Roxas, to officially announce his 2010 presidential bid

This just in from Panay News website. The news that we have been waiting for.

Mark your calendars on JULY 11, Saturday, Senator Mar Roxas will announce his presidential bid in his hometown, Roxas City, Capiz.

He and his future wife, Korina Sanchez, with his supporters will travel via Ro-Ro from Manila and then will take breakfast at the house of Gov. Vic Tanco in Dumarao, Capiz.

It's good to know that this news broke out on my birthday, July 7. Good luck to Senator Mar Roxas and Korina Sanchez!

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Tuesday, July 7, 2009 | posted in campaign, kevin ray chua, korina sanchez, mar roxas, philippines, president, victor tanco | 0 comments [ More ]

Senator Roxas to attend Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association opening

Senator Mar Roxas will be attending the opening ceremonies of the 2009 Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet, a week-long sports competition, on March 15 at the Villareal Stadium in Capiz.

Also expected to attend the WVRAA opening are Bacolod City Mayor Evelio "Bing" Leonardia, six provincial governors in Western Visayas and Department of Education (DepEd) regional officials, among others.

"The hosting again of Capiz of the WVRAA after three years is an opportunity and pride for Capiceños that we will try to make all necessary measures for the success of the event," said Capiz Gov. Victor Tanco in the province's "Pag-ulikid" newsletter.

The province's Villareal Stadium which will be the main venue of the 18 sporting events boasts of its facilities like Capiz Gym, rubberized track oval, swimming pool and 2 courts each for sepak takraw, volleyball, outdoor basketball, and lawn tennis, among others.

The different events for this year's WVRAA Meet include archery, athletics, gymnastics, swimming, badminton, table tennis, tennis, baseball, basketball, football, sepak takraw, sipa, softball, volleyball, chess, arnis, boxing and taekwondo.

A point system will be employed instead of the medal tally will be the basis for the ranking of the participating provinces.

Thursday, March 12, 2009 | posted in bing leonardia, mar roxas, philippines, victor tanco, western visayas regional athletic association | 0 comments [ More ]