Senators proud of Pacquiao for ‘successful match’
MANILA, Philippines — A number of senators on Sunday expressed pride over the win of their colleague Sen. Manny Pacquiao against Jessie Vargas.
Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel, Sens.Win Gatchalian, Grace Poe, Migz Zubiri and JV Ejercito congratulated Pacquiao and thanked him for again bringing pride into the country.
Malugod na pagbati sa ating Pambansang Kamao at kabalikat sa pagbabago sa Senado sa kanyang panalo laban kay Jessie Vargas! #PacVargas pic.twitter.com/MYtfbI0inc
— GRACE POE (@SenGracePOE) November 6, 2016
Ang tagumpay ni @mannypacquiao ay inspirasyon para sa lahat ng Pilipinong higit na lumalalim ang pagpapahalaga sa ating lahi #PacVargas
— GRACE POE (@SenGracePOE) November 6, 2016
..sa gitna ng kadakilaang ating nakamit. Mabuhay ka! #PacVargas
— GRACE POE (@SenGracePOE) November 6, 2016
Congratulations, Senator @mannypacquiao! Once again, thank you for bringing pride and honor to our country. #PacVargas pic.twitter.com/ERedUlSuJk
— Win Gatchalian (@WinGatchalian74) November 6, 2016
Saludo kami sa nag-iisang world champion! Mabuhay ka, Senator Manny Pacquiao!!! https://t.co/e8nxQUu6q3
— migz zubiri (@migzzubiri) November 6, 2016
Happy for Manny Pacquiao being champ once again! There is nothing more to prove my friend! A true boxing legend! @mannypacquiao pic.twitter.com/azZ5nvpRB3
— JV Ejercito (@jvejercito) November 6, 2016
Sen. Sonny Angara said also joined the nation in celebrating Pacquiao’s triumph and said the boxing champ’s victory is not just his but also the Filipinos’.
Congrats from your Senate Defender teammates Sen Manny!!! @mannypacquiao @JVillanueva2016 pic.twitter.com/f4UGGHtxCn
— Sonny Angara (@sonnyangara) November 6, 2016
“Once again he showcased to the whole world the Filipino's heart and determination, that with faith in God, coupled with right focus and discipline, no battle is insurmountable no matter how difficult and extremely unbearable they may be,” Angara said in a statement.
“His latest victory over the much younger champion Jessie Vargas is indeed a victory for the Filipino people which we should all cherish and celebrate,” he added.
Angara also said he supports Pacquiao if he will push through his boxing career or opt for a retirement.
“Whether it’s time to call it quits in boxing or not, it's entirely up to you. We will always be here to support and cheer for you,” the senator said.
Likewise, Sen. Joel Villanueva who is also in Las Vegas, supported Pacquiao in his bout.
Alam mong nasa gilid lang ako ng ring Kapatid, kung sakali God bless you more!… https://t.co/nkIZdm0pls
— Joel Villanueva (@JVillanueva2016) November 6, 2016
No ENDO in boxing for Manny Pacquiao as long as his reasons for going up against his opponents are the Filipino people & our God! #congrats
— Joel Villanueva (@JVillanueva2016) November 6, 2016
@stgatchalian @sonnyangara @JVillanueva2016 @migzzubiri Sana next fight ni Manny, Seatmates na lang pakantahin ng national anthem. Pwede?
— JV Ejercito (@jvejercito) November 6, 2016
Pacquiao became the new WBO welterweight champion after beating Vargas in front of a packed crowd at the Thomas & Mack Center on Sunday (Manila time).
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