PRESS STATEMENT ON PEOPLE'S CHAMP MANNY PACQUIAO'S CONVINCING VICTORY

Congratulations, Manny! Once again, you proved to all your kababayans and to the rest of the world, the bravery, fortitude and fighting will of the Filipino spirit. Your every move on that ring - every weave, slide and push - united us all again. Each blow you threw was a chorus of prayer, an appeal to the Almighty that you be granted another victory. That the glory will be yours again, another win for our people. We take pride in your tenacity, dedication and love for country. You endured the training, you faced every hit and stood steadfast against the enemy's attack. The pain was nothing. You always made us proud that we are Filipino. You embody the hope that everyone of us has a fighting chance, as long as we work hard for it, as long as we believe. Maraming salamat, Pambansang Kamao! Mabuhay ka!