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Palace to Manny Pacquiao: Make PHL proud


Make Filipinos proud.
 
This was Malacañang's message on Friday to Filipino world boxing champ Manny Pacquiao for his upcoming bout against American boxer Chris Algieri.

"Nawa'y pagpalain siya ng Panginoon na magkaroon ng sapat na lakas at gilas upang maipagwagi ang laban niya at magdulot ng ibayong karangalan sa bansang Pilipinas!" Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said in a text message.

Pacquiao, also a congressman representing Sarangani, is set to face off with Algieri on Sunday for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title at the Cotai Arena in Macau.

In a press briefing, deputy presidential spokesperson Usec. Abigail Valte said the upcoming match will definitely be interesting, since Pacquiao's opponent has a height and reach advantage.
 
"Maganda rin po ang record dahil undefeated at medyo bata-bata po ito but we’re confident that the Pacman will bear the flag proudly again this time," Valte said. —NB, GMA News
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