"As in many of Pacquiao's previous bouts, the country almost shut down as millions of people followed the fight of the boxer who has become a national hero. The wealthy watched at pay-per-view showings in hotels and sports bars while local politicians hosted public displays in town plazas and gymnasiums. Support for Pacquiao crossed political lines, with Darlene Custodio, the mayor of the boxer's home town, the southern city of General Santos -- who defeated him in a 2007 election -- joining in the celebrations. "Manny really proved his worth as the pound-for-pound king. His victory gives more honour to the country, especially to General Santos," the mayor said. Pacquiao, a poverty-stricken high-school drop-out, used his boxing skills to become a world champion and has since parlayed his fame into a career as a product endorser, TV show host, movie star and congressman."
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Presidential Communications Operations Office – Committee on Media Affairs and Strategic Communications (PCOO – CMASC) in partnership w/ Asia Society Philippines & Asian Institute of Management (AIM) hosted the ASEAN 2017 Dialogues held 11 July 2017 at AIM, Makati, Philippines. Attending the dialogue is Amb.Zara Jane Juan, Convener , Climate Change Peace Building for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNDSG) of sailing for peace United Nation's International Day of Peace Vigil MALUSOG ANG PINOY! United Nations Friends Photo Credit: Aloy Menez
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