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Pacquiao can still be proud, says President

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MALACANANG said Sunday that Filipinos can still be proud despite the l boxing champ Manny Pacquiao’s loss to American boxer Floyd Mayweather.

“Filipinos can hold their heads up high: our national pride, congressman Manny Pacquiao, did us all proud when he stood his ground against one of the best boxers of our time, Floyd Mayweather,” said Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr., in a statement issued after the Pacquioa-Mayweather fight in Las Vegas, USA.

“President Aquino reiterates his thanks to Manny for serving as an inspiration to every Filipino in overcoming the daily challenges in the pursuit of a better life and future,” Coloma said.

“We will continue to be proud that we have a People’s Champ in Manny Pacquiao who exemplifies skill, strength and courage. He is a worthy exemplar that the Filipino is able to compete in the global arena — for as long as there is a level playing field,” he added.

Coloma expressed the hope that Pacquiao would now be able to spend more time with his family and maintain his health.

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Before the fight, Coloma said President Benigno Aquino III was one with the Filipino nation in praying for a Pacquiao victory.

In going into the ring, Pacquiao carried the “unified goal and hope of the Filipino people in all corners of the world” to win the greatest fight of his career, and exemplify the refusal of Filipinos to surrender in any fight, he said.

“In every punch that Manny throws, the Filipinos will shout out for him,” he said, thanking Pacquiao for being an inspiration to all his countrymen.

Vice President Jejomar C. Binay said the life of Pacquiao lifts the spirit of every Filipino who struggles daily to rise from adversity.

“His humility and faith is an inspiration to all of us,” Binay said.

“On this day, he showed that we, Filipinos, are ready to face and rise from any challenges,” he added.

Senator Juan Edgardo Angara said despite his loss in Las Vegas, Pacquiao would always be the people’s champ, and that his rise from poverty had brought much inspiration, pride and honor to the nation.

“He is indeed a testament to the world the of unrelenting spirit of every Filipino to face with ardor and dignity all challenges that come their way. Congressman Manny will undoubtedly continue to represent the indomitable spirit of Filipinos that allows us all to aspire for greatness, he added.

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