May 8, 2011

Even when the leader of the land is in attending ASEAN meetings that could have more important effects on the lives of the people, a professional boxing match that makes its sportsmen unbelievably rich took the pedestal in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.



The headline (Go for knockout, Manny Pacquiao urged. Pacquiao is 6-1 favorite over Mosley) is the usual trumped up report on a boxing match. Pacquiao +1.

The other front page news reports today are as follows:

Bishop: You’re boxing the Holy Spirit - a negative take on Pacquiao's boxing from a prelate. Pacquiao -1.

US to Pakistan: Identify Osama-linked intel agents - a New York Times report on the tension between the US and Pakistan on the death of Bin Laden.

Hot topics debated at Asean meet - President Aquino is brushing elbows with ASEAN leader why his staff are taking the time of their lives saying things that get printed on the paper, all while the Philippine's agenda remain elusive. Aquino +1.

Pila’s first ‘Pailah’: Town celebrates blessings - the Department of Tourism given some exposure via a one month old event. DOT +1.

Read-Along turns 4 with tribute to mothers - a report on the paper's own advocacy. Inquirer +1.

The scores:
Aquino: 1
Inquirer: 1
DOT: 1
Pacquiao: 1 -1 =0