As adopted son of Bacolod City, the victory of Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao is also the victory of Negrenses. Several areas were installed with wide screens by the Bacolod City government for people to enjoy watching for free the blow-by-blow account on the fight of their idol against Mexican Antonio Margarito. Gymnasiums and the BAYS Center were all jampacked where people grawled everytime Pacman gave a blow to Margarito.
Right after his victory, Manny told reporters: "I prayed hard for this. I weighed 144.6 pounds only. Am satisfied and happy, most of all to God who gives me strength. I dedicate to my fellow Filipinos for their support, and also to the people who love boxing." Manny will have a concert tomorrow, Tuesday, November 16 at Lake Tahoe. Bacolod Cong. Anthony Golez said, "in the Philippines and all over the world, their clock stopped ticking, wars halted, activities suspended to watch how a great Filipino boxer fought and how he showed his unmatched sportsmanship, and respect for his opponent in boxing. We are proud as a nation to have with us a man whose presence and spirit has inspired humankind and has united people in a common ideal that nothing is impossible under an unwavering faith and determination. May we pray for more success and more blessings for this humble Filipino whom I am almost certain can be an instrument to make our Philippines reach its long awaited destination of political and economic stability. Mabuhay Ka, Manny!!! Vice Mayor Thaddy Sayson -Pacquiao is the world’s greatest. He is the world’s champ not just the Filipino champ. City Administrator Dr. Rogelio Balo: MANNY IS A PHENOMENON, A true gem. His achievements in boxing place our country in the world map and make us proud to be Filipinos. Councilor Ceasar Distrito: "Manny Pacquiao, as expected, brought again pride and honor to Filipinos all over the world. His victory once agains reflects Filipinos’ resilience and endurance to trials and troubles. Just imagine the towering height of Margarito against Manny, and he still came out much taller!" Councilor El Cid Familiaran: "Manny has a golden heart. He is not for a knock out, he just want to win. He wants to stop the game on the 10th round by looking at the referee." There was no untoward incident even in the identified hot areas, before, during and after Manny’s fight according to the military. Lt Col. Ramil Bitong, battalion commander, 11 IB in Guihulngan, Negros Oriental said, everybody was for Manny. We gathered the soldiers and the adjacent neighborhood for the live telecast. Pacquiao is once again a hero. His victory boosted our morale and exhalted the Filipinos in the eyes of the world. Lt Col. Pio Dinioso, battalion commander, 79th IB in Sta Catalina, Negros Oriental: "Our soldiers are proud of Master Sergeant Pacquiao’s victory. He is one of our own, and also a staunch peace supporter. The troops here continued their nomal security stance during the fight, like Pacman, who doesn’t drop his guard at all times. Major Edgardo Amorea, army’s PIO, 302nd Infantry Brigade in Tanjay, Negros Oriental: "Yes, it’s another victory for us Filipinos. So far, as of this time, our area relatively remains calm and peaceful". Lt Col Isabelo delos Reyes, CMO, 303rd Infantry Brigade, Negros Occidental: "We expect that Pacman will really win. But we long for his fight with Mayweather-Black American boxer by next year. No reported untoward incident here during the fight of Pacman." As usual, all kinds of transportation business were halted while Pacman was in the ring. Customers in the eateries were glued before their TV sets. People really enjoyed the victory of Pacman, an adopted son of Bacolod City.* by: Edith Colmo Negros Daily Bulleti
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