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Fellow senators laud Pacquio after WBA welterweight win
Fellow senators laud Pacquio after WBA welterweight win
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Published Jul 15, 2018 01:42 PM PHT
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Updated Jul 15, 2018 04:37 PM PHT
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MANILA -- (UPDATED) Several lawmakers on Sunday heaped praises on Senator Manny Pacquiao as he climbed back on top of the World Boxing Association welterweight division.
MANILA -- (UPDATED) Several lawmakers on Sunday heaped praises on Senator Manny Pacquiao as he climbed back on top of the World Boxing Association welterweight division.
In the run-up to the fight, 39-year-old Pacquiao was trailed by whispers that he was past his prime and doubts that he would be able to best the big-punching Lucas Matthysse, who is four years his junior.
In the run-up to the fight, 39-year-old Pacquiao was trailed by whispers that he was past his prime and doubts that he would be able to best the big-punching Lucas Matthysse, who is four years his junior.
The Filipino icon, however, sealed victory in the seventh round by technical knockout.
The Filipino icon, however, sealed victory in the seventh round by technical knockout.
Pacquiao "has no equal" in his ability to "unite Filipinos and take our breath away" with his boxing prowess, said Senator Nancy Binay on Twitter.
Pacquiao "has no equal" in his ability to "unite Filipinos and take our breath away" with his boxing prowess, said Senator Nancy Binay on Twitter.
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Senator Joel Villanueva echoed the sentiment, saying Pacquiao "brought so much honor and glory to God and the country."
Senator Joel Villanueva echoed the sentiment, saying Pacquiao "brought so much honor and glory to God and the country."
Congratulations Senator @mannypacquiao
As ever, your ability to unite Filipinos and take our breath away with your every move during your matches has no equal. You are our nation’s pride and joy.
Mabuhay ka Manny! Mabuhay ang Filipino!#PacquiaoMatthysse#FightOfChampions pic.twitter.com/rrQRJolkvI
— Senator Nancy Binay (@SenatorBinay) July 15, 2018
Congratulations Senator @mannypacquiao
— Senator Nancy Binay (@SenatorBinay) July 15, 2018
As ever, your ability to unite Filipinos and take our breath away with your every move during your matches has no equal. You are our nation’s pride and joy.
Mabuhay ka Manny! Mabuhay ang Filipino!#PacquiaoMatthysse#FightOfChampions pic.twitter.com/rrQRJolkvI
We join the entire nation in congratulating our Brother in Christ, Senator Manny Pacquiao for an outstanding victory against Argentine boxer Lucas Matthysse. Indeed, with hard work and… https://t.co/H3r1gko2EE
— Joel Villanueva (@senatorjoelv) July 15, 2018
We join the entire nation in congratulating our Brother in Christ, Senator Manny Pacquiao for an outstanding victory against Argentine boxer Lucas Matthysse. Indeed, with hard work and… https://t.co/H3r1gko2EE
— Joel Villanueva (@senatorjoelv) July 15, 2018
Senators JV Ejercito, Grace Poe, Cynthia Villar, Richard Gordon, Sherwin Gatchalian and Antonio Trillanes IV also congratulated Pacquiao.
Senators JV Ejercito, Grace Poe, Cynthia Villar, Richard Gordon, Sherwin Gatchalian and Antonio Trillanes IV also congratulated Pacquiao.
Congrats, Sen. Manny! We’re proud of you! 🇵🇭 #PacquiaoMatthysse
— GRACE POE (@SenGracePOE) July 15, 2018
Congrats, Sen. Manny! We’re proud of you! 🇵🇭 #PacquiaoMatthysse
— GRACE POE (@SenGracePOE) July 15, 2018
What a great day for the Philippines! Pacman champs anew! Congratulations Senator Manny Pacquiao!#PacquiaoMatthysse pic.twitter.com/CB4RYsA4eK
— JV Ejercito (@jvejercito) July 15, 2018
What a great day for the Philippines! Pacman champs anew! Congratulations Senator Manny Pacquiao!#PacquiaoMatthysse pic.twitter.com/CB4RYsA4eK
— JV Ejercito (@jvejercito) July 15, 2018
His politics aside, I remain a Manny Pacquiao fan. Congrats, Sen. @mannypacquiao!
— Sonny Trillanes IV (@TrillanesSonny) July 15, 2018
His politics aside, I remain a Manny Pacquiao fan. Congrats, Sen. @mannypacquiao!
— Sonny Trillanes IV (@TrillanesSonny) July 15, 2018
Congratulations Senator @mannypacquiao, the new WBA welterweight champion🥊You brought pride to the #Philippines once again! More power! 👊
[📷 from @Sports5PH] #PinoyPride #proudlyFilipino #PacquiaoMatthysse pic.twitter.com/3LV1wns6Ga
— Cynthia Villar (@Cynthia_Villar) July 15, 2018
Congratulations Senator @mannypacquiao, the new WBA welterweight champion🥊You brought pride to the #Philippines once again! More power! 👊
— Cynthia Villar (@Cynthia_Villar) July 15, 2018
[📷 from @Sports5PH] #PinoyPride #proudlyFilipino #PacquiaoMatthysse pic.twitter.com/3LV1wns6Ga
Faith in the Filipino! Manny is Champ fot the 11th World title. Manny proves we can all do anything. If it is tobe it must be up to us.Congrats to the Greatness of the Filipino.
— Richard J. Gordon (@DickGordonDG) July 15, 2018
Faith in the Filipino! Manny is Champ fot the 11th World title. Manny proves we can all do anything. If it is tobe it must be up to us.Congrats to the Greatness of the Filipino.
— Richard J. Gordon (@DickGordonDG) July 15, 2018
Congratulations to my seatmate and our living hero! Thank you for lifting our country's name once again. https://t.co/73YFBYuXu7
— Sherwin Gatchalian (@stgatchalian) July 15, 2018
Congratulations to my seatmate and our living hero! Thank you for lifting our country's name once again. https://t.co/73YFBYuXu7
— Sherwin Gatchalian (@stgatchalian) July 15, 2018
Pacquiao's win, his first stoppage victory since 2009, improves the 8-division world champion's record to 60-7-2. -- With a report from Agence France-Presse
Pacquiao's win, his first stoppage victory since 2009, improves the 8-division world champion's record to 60-7-2. -- With a report from Agence France-Presse
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Carpio warns public against voting for ‘pro-China’ candidates
Carpio warns public against voting for ‘pro-China’ candidates
MANILA – Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio has urged the public to be wary in voting for “pro-China” candidates in this year’s elections, saying these candidates would rather push for the Beijing's interests if elected into office.
MANILA – Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio has urged the public to be wary in voting for “pro-China” candidates in this year’s elections, saying these candidates would rather push for the Beijing's interests if elected into office.
Carpio, without naming persons, said that these candidates have China’s financial backing.
Carpio, without naming persons, said that these candidates have China’s financial backing.
China, he said, might also be fueling disinformation online to further divide the public.
China, he said, might also be fueling disinformation online to further divide the public.
“This election is not purely about internal politics, about internal matters, because there is a country that wants to grab our maritime zones and island territories. So, we should be careful not to vote for Manchurian candidates, candidates who will do China's bidding,” Carpio said in a statement released by Stratbase ADR Institute.
“This election is not purely about internal politics, about internal matters, because there is a country that wants to grab our maritime zones and island territories. So, we should be careful not to vote for Manchurian candidates, candidates who will do China's bidding,” Carpio said in a statement released by Stratbase ADR Institute.
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“They can come out with their own social media campaign,” the former SC magistrate said.
“They can come out with their own social media campaign,” the former SC magistrate said.
“As we have seen in the past, recent past, that there have been candidates, who, when they won, were favoring China against our national interest,” he added
“As we have seen in the past, recent past, that there have been candidates, who, when they won, were favoring China against our national interest,” he added
Carpio also said the West Philippine Sea could be at stake if pro-China candidates would win in this year’s polls.
Carpio also said the West Philippine Sea could be at stake if pro-China candidates would win in this year’s polls.
“Those who are pro-China, they [China] can give campaign funds to. That's usually what other countries do if they want to destabilize a certain state. I expect China to do that... Once elected, they will say, the Philippines has no right to name the West Philippine Sea as West Philippine Sea,” according to Carpio.
“Those who are pro-China, they [China] can give campaign funds to. That's usually what other countries do if they want to destabilize a certain state. I expect China to do that... Once elected, they will say, the Philippines has no right to name the West Philippine Sea as West Philippine Sea,” according to Carpio.
For his part, Dindo Manhit, president of the Stratbase ADR Institute, cautioned voters from patronizing candidates who downplay the 2016 The Hague ruling on the West Philippine Sea.
For his part, Dindo Manhit, president of the Stratbase ADR Institute, cautioned voters from patronizing candidates who downplay the 2016 The Hague ruling on the West Philippine Sea.
“Upholding our arbitral victory is not just a matter of policy but a fundamental duty of any leader who claims to serve the nation. Ignoring it means turning a blind eye to our territorial integrity,” said Manhit.
“Upholding our arbitral victory is not just a matter of policy but a fundamental duty of any leader who claims to serve the nation. Ignoring it means turning a blind eye to our territorial integrity,” said Manhit.
“Vote for leaders who are patriotic and will fight for the Philippines. A true leader must stand firm in defending what is rightfully ours and not succumb to foreign pressure. The West Philippine Sea is a vital part of our national identity, economy, and security,” he said.
“Vote for leaders who are patriotic and will fight for the Philippines. A true leader must stand firm in defending what is rightfully ours and not succumb to foreign pressure. The West Philippine Sea is a vital part of our national identity, economy, and security,” he said.
Sought for comment on the issue, the Chinese Embassy said Philippine elections are an internal matter.
Sought for comment on the issue, the Chinese Embassy said Philippine elections are an internal matter.
Chinese vessels have engaged in a series of high-profile confrontations with Philippine ships in disputed waters of the South China Sea claimed by Beijing despite an international ruling that their assertion has no legal basis.
Chinese vessels have engaged in a series of high-profile confrontations with Philippine ships in disputed waters of the South China Sea claimed by Beijing despite an international ruling that their assertion has no legal basis.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in kicking off the campaign season, had brought up the West Philippine Sea to differentiate the administration slate from other candidates.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in kicking off the campaign season, had brought up the West Philippine Sea to differentiate the administration slate from other candidates.
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