candon city fiesta 2009 Miss Virginia tobacco Pageant night

The faces, drama, and glory in most awaited Miss Virginia Tobacco 2009 held at Candon City Civic Center, Candon City, Ilocos Sur, March 27, 2009.



Top three winners

1. Kashmir Marjorie Hernaez NTA Candon

2. Gretchen Berido- NTA Abra

3. Farah Jane Dalo- NTA Ilocos Norte

Candon City fiesta 8th Tobacco Festival Street Dancing 2009

The Candon Citys 8th Tobacco Festival Street Dancing Competition and grand parade held on March 28, 2009. The showdown of the street dancing was done at the grounds of Candon South Central School.

The parade was led by the city officials headed by City Mayor Allen Singson and City Vice Mayor Nestor Itchon.

The street dancing contest was participate in by the different secondary and tertiary schools in the city. The University of Northern Philippines- Candon Branch was the winner while the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College- Candon Campus came in second and Candon National High School salvaged 3rd place.

Magic Johnson Through the Years

Magic Johnson Through the Years
1. Magic Johnson shares a laugh with old rival Isiah Thomas as both are named among the NBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1997.
2.The Lakers' trio of (from left) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy and Magic Johnson powered L.A.'s runs in the 1980s.
3.Three months after retiring, fans vote Johnson into the 1992 All-Star Game in Orlando, where he is voted MVP.
4.Magic Johnson became the NBA's all-time assist leader on April 15, 1991 against Dallas, surpassing Oscar Robertson.
5.During Larry Bird night on Feb. 4, 1993, Magic Johnson shares a laugh with his former rival.
6.Magic Johnson returns to the NBA, albeit as a coach, in the 1993-94 season. It's hardly a successful venture as L.A. goes 5-11 under his direction.
7.The master of the no-look assist, Magic Johnson victimizes the Kings on the fast break.
8.Magic Johnson was named MVP of the 1980 NBA Finals after his inspiring performance in Game 6 against Philly.
9.After losing in the first round of the 1981 Playoffs, Johnson again wins Finals MVP as L.A. beats Philly in 1982 for the title.
10.In his first of three Finals matchups against the Celtics, Magic Johnson and the Lakers lost in Game 7 of the 1984 series.
11.After winning it all in 1982, Johnson (left) and the Lakers were swept by Moses Malone and the Sixers in the 1983 Finals.
12.After their loss in the 1984 Finals to Boston, the Lakers avenged the defeat, topping the Celtics in Game 6 for the title.
13.Magic Johnson and the Lakers meet with former President Ronald Reagan after winning the 1985 NBA title.
14.Magic Johnson is all smiles as he clutches the Finals MVP trophy after the Lakers beat the Celtics for the 1987 title.
15.Magic Johnson and coach Pat Riley hug after the Lakers clinched their second straight title by beating the Pistons in the 1988 Finals
16.The Lakers made one last Finals appearance under Johnson, reaching the 1991 series, where they lost to the Bulls, 4-1.
17.Magic Johnson speaks as he is inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Sept. 27, 2002.
18.In a Nov. 7, 1991 news conference, Magic Johnson announces his retirement due after being diagnosed as HIV positive.
19.Isiah Thomas (right) and the Pistons swept L.A. in the 1989 Finals, ended Magic Johnson's hopes of a three-peat.
20.Magic Johnson poses with his framed jersey as his No. 32 is retired by the Lakers on Feb. 16, 1992.
21.With averages of 23.9 ppg, 12.3 apg and 6.3 rpg, Magic Johnson won the first of his three MVPs in 1987.
22.Johnson won his second career MVP in 1989 after averaging 22.5 ppg and a career-best 12.8 rpg that season.
23.Magic Johnson was named MVP for the 1989-90 season, his second straight, by edging out Charles Barkley for the award.
24.After a four-year retirement, Johnson returns to the NBA on Jan. 29, 1996 against the Warriors and nearly posts a triple-double in the game.
25.Magic Johnson and Pat Riley talk strategy during a game in 1981. Under Riley, Johnson and the Lakers won four titles.
26.As a rookie with the Lakers in 1979-80, Magic Johnson made the All-Rookie First Team and helped L.A. to 60 wins.
27.Magic Johnson celebrates the Lakers' 2002 championship with Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal.
28.Magic Johnson waves to the crowd during the celebration for the Lakers' 2009 NBA championship.

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Candon city fiesta 2009 Contestants of the Ilocandia Bikini Open 2009

Contestants of the Ilocandia Bikini Open 2009 ( ladies). the contest that was held at the Candon City Beach Front, Darapidap, Candon City, Ilocos Sur

manny pacquiao knocked out Ricky Hatton in the second round

Round 1: Pacquiao hugs trainer Freddie Roach just before the bell sounds to start the fight. Crowd is cheering and singing. Hatton goes hard to body and referee Kenny Bayless warns him to keep them up. Theyre clinching a lot. Hard right hook by Manny. Jab and a hook to the body by Ricky. Hard straight left by Pacquiao. One-two from Pacquiao and they clinch. Combination from Pacquiao on the ropes stuns Hatton. Four-punch combination by Pacquiao. Hatton is is down from a right. About 45 seconds left. Huge combination by Pacquiao. Hatton is getting drilled. This may be it. Hatton down again.
Pacquiao wins round, 10-7

Round 2: Right by Hatton early. Good combination by Pacquiao. Hes hurting Hatton with those shots. Right hook lands by Pacquiao. Three-punch combination by Pacquiao and Hatton wobbles. The speed is way too much for Hatton at this stage. Right hook again by Pacquiao. Hatton goes to body and is warned for holding and hitting. Straight left by Pacquiao and they bang heads. Right by Hatton lands flush, Pacquiao takes it well. Combination from Pacquiao backs Hatton to corner. Right hook to body by Pacquiao. Left hand by Pacquiao knocks out Hatton. The fight is stopped at 2:59.
Pacquiao wins by knockout

mayweather vs marquez fight highlights

Floyd Mayweather Jr wins over Juan Manuel Marquez with unanimous decision

Floyd Mayweather Jr wins over Juan Manuel Marquez with unanimous decision

Floyd Mayweather Jr. returned to the ring with another emphatic victory.

Maybe next time hell pick on somebody his own size.

Mayweather overpowered the smaller, lighter Juan Manuel Marquez for an unanimous decision Saturday night, maintaining his perfect record in his return from retirement and a 21-month ring absence.

Mayweather knocked down Marquez in the second round and then peppered him with countless damaging shots to remain unbeaten (40-0, 25 KOs).

Mayweather often appeared to be toying with Marquez, whos generally considered among the worlds top handful of fighters. Just 18 months ago, Marquez lost a narrow decision to Manny Pacquiao—another mighty mite whos likely Mayweathers top choice for his next bout.

Pacquiao accepted a similarly mismatched challenge last year when he demolished Oscar De La Hoya, but the Golden Boy acknowledges his skills have diminished—and Mayweather clearly is still at the top of his game.

Mayweather was too heavy and too speedy for his undersized Mexican opponent in his first fight since stopping Ricky Hatton in December 2007. He then took a lengthy break from the sport thats dominated his life since he was a toddler, but returned for another eight-figure payday that should end any IRS troubles while setting up another megafight.


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