ANGARA TO FILE RESO COMMENDING PACQUIAO

Senator Sonny Angara is set to file a resolution commending Saranggani Rep. Manny Pacquiao for dominating the fight against American boxer Chris Algieri, proving once again that the "Pambansang Kamao" is one of the greatest boxers in the world.

"With this outstanding victory, Pacquiao further solidifies his position as one of boxing's greatest fighters ever. He proved that with strong faith, tireless hard work, continued discipline, insistent determination, and proper motivation, it is not impossible to dominate and defeat a taller, younger and heavier opponent," the senator said.

The 35-year old pound-for-pound king remains to be the World Boxing Organization (WBO) International Welterweight Champion after defeating Algieri with a clear unanimous 12-round decision, improving his boxing record to 57 wins, 38 knockouts, 5 losses and 2 draws.

Angara, chair of the committee on games, amusement and sports, noted that continually expressing the sense of the Senate for each of Pacquiao's conquest is never an insignificant exercise.

"Pacquiao has long transcended boxing, and is one of the most recognizable sports icons throughout the world. He deserves to be once again commended for being an icon of sportsmanship, fortitude, perseverance and remarkable humility despite his unprecedented achievements of being an eight-division world boxing champion," he said.

"In victory as well as in defeat, the Filipino people have celebrated and cried with Pacquiao. In this recent victory, national pride as a Filipino, a key ingredient in nation building, is strengthened," Angara added.