Duterte lauds Pacquiao for uniting Filipinos again in win vs Matthysse
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday congratulated Sen. Manny Pacquiao for winning the World Boxing Association (WBA) Welterweight Championship over Argentine Lucas Matthysse.
“I would like to congratulate Senator Manny Pacquiao for giving us pride and bringing the Filipino nation together once more,” Duterte said in a statement.
“You have proven time and again that you are not just a public servant, but one of the greatest boxers of all time. This win will surely cement, yet again, your position and legacy in boxing’s Hall of Fame. May you continue to inspire Filipinos not only in boxing but also in the public service,” said Duterte who was in the audience at the Axiata Arena, along with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad.
This is the first time that a sitting President watched a live boxing bout of Pacquiao.
Palace spokesman Harry Roque, Jr. also congratulated Pacquiao.
“We thank our Pambansang Kamao for not only bringing honor and glory to our flag and country but once again uniting Filipinos here and abroad with his display of courage, tenacity and will power,” Roque said.
Duterte will meet with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Monday. RALPH VILLANUEVA
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