Sunday, October 24, 2010

Pacquiao meets with Aquino on eve of departure for US

On the eve of his flight to the United States to continue preparing for his next bout, boxing icon and Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel “Manny" Pacquiao paid a courtesy call on President Benigno Aquino III.

Deputy presidential spokeswoman Abigail Valte confirmed the meeting but said details of it were not immediately available.

A report on Q-11 television’s Balitanghali newscast said Aquino expressed his hopes for Pacquiao’s victory over Mexican Antonio Margarito during their Nov. 13 bout (Nov. 14 in Manila).

The Balitanghali report also said Aquino asked Filipinos to support and pray for Pacquiao’s victory.

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