MANILA, Nov. 6 -- The Palace praised Manny Pacquiao for his
new WBO welterweight crown after his victory via unanimous decision against
Jessie Vargas in Las Vegas, today.
Here is the full
statement from the Office of the Communications Secretary: "
Nagpapasalamat ang Palasyo sa hindi matatawarang suportang
ipinagkaloob ng ating mga kababayan sa oras ng tagumpay at maging sa panahon ng
pagkabigo ng ating mga boksingero.
Once again, Manny’s
triumph united and brought joy to our people and our nation.
The discipline, the determination, and the hard work of our
People’s Champ are truly what make him a National Treasure in Global
Sports.
Nonito Donaire’s
quest to be the ‘king in the ring’ unfortunately did not materialize. This,
however, would not diminish the honors he bestowed to the people and to the
flag. He remains "The Filipino Flash" with his quick hand speed and
formidable punching power.
The courage and grit
displayed by our Filipino boxers in Las Vegas are the same qualities we must
demonstrate as a nation to rid society of drugs, criminality and
corruption.
Government has been
successfully waging a war on these fronts and we as a people – emulating our
boxers’ toughness against all odds -- must continue the strong gains as we
battle towards victory. Mabuhay ang
Pilipino! Mabuhay ang
Pilipinas!"
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