Press Release
March 16, 2008

Statement of Senate President Manny Villar on Pacquiao win

I join Filipinos here and around the world in celebrating today the historic victory of Manny Pacquiao, now the WBC super featherweight champion of the world, over Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez.

Once again, Manny has given the nation pride and glory. His win is a welcome respite from the successive blows of negative publicity our nation has been getting in the international scene.

We saw how Manny staggered over the blow, and we witnessed how he recovered amid blurred vision and ultimately emerged the victor. His latest conquest should inspire us to triumph over adversities facing us as a nation.

We should emulate his feat as a fighter and a winner, however mighty the opponent will be.

Faith in God and the people's love and support fuelled Manny to succeed. Our leaders should not lose sight of these essentials in governing this nation.

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