Pacquiao set for Good Friday return with hero’s welcome readied in Gen. San.

Following his win over Timothy Bradley Jr. on Saturday (Sunday, PHL time), Filipino boxing icon and Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao may arrive home as early as Good Friday.

Pacquiao may take a Philippine-bound flight on Wednesday evening (US time) and arrive in Manila before dawn of Good Friday, GMA News' Connie Sison reported on dzBB, Monday.

The champ himself indicated on his Twitter account early Monday that he is looking forward to returning to the Philippines, but did not give details.
 
"I am looking forward to going home to be with Jinkee and my children as we await the arrival of our baby, Israel. Happy Easter and Passover," he tweeted.
 
He also thanked his fans who prayed for him, adding his victory is "for you and for the glory of the Philipinnes and Filipinos everywhere."

A separate report on Bombo Radyo quoted Pacquiao's wife Jinkee, the vice governor of Sarangani, as saying the champ is slated to return Friday.

The report also said local authorities in General Santos City and Sarangani province are organizing a hero's welcome for the champ.

Pacquiao brought honor to the Philippines anew on Sunday when he prevailed over Bradley via unanimous decision.

With his win, Pacquiao also snagged the World Boxing Organization's welterweight title. - Joel Locsin / AMD, GMA News