World Nomads Photographic Scholarship

My Photo scholarship 2010 entry

WORLDWIDE | Sunday, 17 October 2010 | Views [779]

Boxing Fans – Young boys wait excitedly in General Santos for their hero Manny Pacquiao, a boxing champion, to return home after winning the featherweight world title in Las Vegas. Boxing is considered one of the Philippine’s most proudest national sporting achievements and has gained international recognition for their contribution to professional boxing.

8-Ball – A group of Filipino men gather around a pool table at the local billiards hall in Davao City. The traditional game of 8-ball is played by thousands of people across the country. The Philippines ranks high in 8-ball championships and has been recognized internationally by the World Eightball Pool Federation for its talented players.

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Cockfighting - Each Sunday, after church, Filipino men assemble at the local cockfighting pit in General Luna on Siargao Island. For some people cockfighting is a major source of weekly income, but has also become a highly controversial sport, which has been deemed immoral by animal activists and is often picketed outside of venues by animal rights organizations.

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