Press Release
May 3, 2009
Independent senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is one with Pinoys around the globe in celebrating Manny Pacquiao’s victory over Ricky Hatton.
“Muling ipinakita ni Manny kung ano ang tunay na kakayahan ng Pilipino kapag naghanda, nagmatyag, at nagpursigi sa isang layunin,” Pangilinan said shortly after Pacquiao knocked out Hatton in just the second round.
Pangilinan said that with the win Pacquiao has shown the world the might of the Filipinos. “Patunay si Manny na kaya nating mgaPilipino na maging pinakamahusay sa mundo. Mabuhay si Manny. Mabuhay ang sambayanang Pilipino.”