Senator Ralph Recto stood in defense of Rep Manny Pacquiao regarding the tax contempt charges the BIR has filed against the boxing superstar. Pacquiao has been charged by the BIR because of allegedly not complying with the request of the BIR to submit his income tax returns and for some alleged discrepancies.
Floyd Mayweather has openly challenged Manny Pacquiao to sign the contract for a May 2012 boxing showdown as international sports news are abuzz with this latest video release by FightHype.com, November 28, 2011.
Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle will proclaim November 19 as “Manny Pacquiao Day” with Pacman expected to arrive on Thursday, November 16. This was revealed by local Honolulu sites, November 15, 2011.
Manny Pacquiao’s coach, Freddie Roach, said Juan Manuel Marquez deserves another rematch because of the controversial victory of Pacman at the MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas last Saturday, November 12, 2011. This was disclosed by international sites, November 13, 2011.
Local and foreign news dated October 25, 2011 reported that Pacman purchased his Ferrari, a gunmetal-colored car for $225,000 and he seems to love it. Apparently, for the Philippines’ fighting champ, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, the best present he can give himself is a brand new Ferrari 458 Italia sports car. He reportedly purchased this beauty at less than three weeks before his showdown with Juan Manuel Marquez.
Manny Pacquiao’s mom, Dionisia, will celebrate her birthday on May 15, 2011 in grand style at the Pacquiao gym. Dionisia, also called “Pacmom” has always been the power behind the formidable prayers for each of Pacman’s international boxing matches. The famous mom has become also a celebrity in her own right, being featured in HBO Sports Special and a crowd drawer wherever she goes.
Image Credit : Boxingfans.org According to local news report and Abigail Valte’s statement on government-run dzRB radio, Malacañang encouraged Filipinos, on Saturday, May 7,2011 ( Manila Time ), to wear yellow on Sunday as a show of support and unity for Filipino boxing icon and Sarangani Representative Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao during his fight with Sugar [...]
Manny Pacquiao’s political triumph is one of the top 20 stories that changed our world in 2010. This was reported by CNN Asia, for the year 2010.
I have been to a government office just this morning and what an experience it was. After all the glory and fame of The Greatest Boxer in the World” Manny Pacquiao, I had a certain proud tilt to my chin as I waded through traffic and felt like I was The Champion. That is how Pacman had made Filipinos feel, like they were 10 feet taller. He was the epitome of a genuine, noble hero.
