VILLAR ON PACQUIAO'S WIN OVER COTTO

Congratulations on your astounding win over Puerto Rican boxer Miguel Cotto. Today as you set a new world record, you inspired our people to keep trying to make the impossible happen.

When you stepped into the ring, there was no doubt in our mind that this fight will bring glory to our country. We have see how hard you trained for this fight and no other man is more ready and more deserving of the seven world titles that you carry now on your shoulders.

Thank you Manny, for giving this nation who have been battered by back-to-back calamities, a reason to celebrate and stand proud of the of the Filipino race.