Pacquiao fails to show up in court again

The much-awaited confrontation of Joanna Bacosa and boxing hero Manny Pacquiao at the Quezon City fiscals’ office Wednesday turned a disappointment after the latter failed to show up for the second time. Joanna, claiming to be Pacquiao’s ex-girlfriend, went to the fiscals’ office together with her counsel Victor Rodriguez to submit her reply affidavit. The 4-page sworn statement was a response to the counter affidavit of Pacquiao denying all the allegations of Bacosa that he had an intimate relationship with her, and that he has a son with her. Joanna reiterated her earlier allegations were true and that Pacquiao’s counter-affidavit only contained general denial and his arguments were inconsistent. She also reiterated her challenge to Pacquiao for them to undergo a DNA test. “Kung tunay at tapat si Pacquiao sa kanyang mga naunang pahayag na hindi siya ang ama ng aming anak na si Emman, sa pamamagitan ng salaysay na ito ay muli kong inuuulit ang aking hamon kay Pacquiao na sabay kaming sumailalim sa DNA test upang tuluyan nang mapatunayan na siya ang ama ng aming anak," Joanna’s reply affidavit said. Rodriguez said, besides the affidavit, they submitted photos showing Pacquiao with her client and a young boy to boost their case against “Pacman." Joanna filed criminal and civil cases against Pacquiao for alleged violation of Republic Act No. 9262, which protects women from violence, and grants women a right to seek child support. She said, Pacquiao should face her first before his fight against Mexican fighter Oscar Larios in Las Vegas. The next preliminary investigation was set on April 5 wherein Pacquiao is expected to submit a rejoinder. Meanwhile, Joanna’s mother who is based in United States is planning to give Pacquiao a visit once the boxer starts training at the Wild Card gym. Atty. Rodrigues said Joanna’s mother was so upset about how Pacquiao is treating her daughter and grandson. –GMANews.TV