Posted on Sep 20, 2021
Manny Pacquiao: Boxing star to run for Philippines president
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Philippine boxing star Manny Pacquiao says he is to run for president in next year's election.
He was nominated as a candidate by a faction of the ruling party, PDP-Laban.
On top of a glittering career as a fighter, Mr Pacquiao, 42, is a senator in the Philippines' parliament.
Incumbent Rodrigo Duterte is barred from another term but has been picked by a rival party faction to run for vice-president, a move critics say is an attempt to cling to power.
He was nominated as a candidate by a faction of the ruling party, PDP-Laban.
On top of a glittering career as a fighter, Mr Pacquiao, 42, is a senator in the Philippines' parliament.
Incumbent Rodrigo Duterte is barred from another term but has been picked by a rival party faction to run for vice-president, a move critics say is an attempt to cling to power.
Manny Pacquiao: Boxing star to run for Philippines president
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte to stand as vice-president
He was selected to run alongside a close ally, Christopher "Bong" Go, but Mr Go says he does not want to succeed Mr Duterte.
While his party says it wants Mr Go to reconsider his decision, his rejection of the nomination has led to suggestions that President Duterte's daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio could join him on the ticket.
As a boxer, Mr Pacquiao won world titles in an unprecedented eight different weight divisions. He lost his most recent bout against a Cuban opponent and said he was considering retiring.
Accepting the nomination, he said: "I am a fighter, and I will always be a fighter inside and outside the ring."
Mr Pacquiao has pledged to campaign against poverty and corruption.
He is a popular figure in his home country but faces an uphill battle, trailing in opinion polls consistently topped by Sara Duterte-Carpio.
It is not clear which of the PDP-Laban factions will be recognised by the country's electoral commission for the 2022 election."
..."Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte to stand as vice-president
He was selected to run alongside a close ally, Christopher "Bong" Go, but Mr Go says he does not want to succeed Mr Duterte.
While his party says it wants Mr Go to reconsider his decision, his rejection of the nomination has led to suggestions that President Duterte's daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio could join him on the ticket.
As a boxer, Mr Pacquiao won world titles in an unprecedented eight different weight divisions. He lost his most recent bout against a Cuban opponent and said he was considering retiring.
Accepting the nomination, he said: "I am a fighter, and I will always be a fighter inside and outside the ring."
Mr Pacquiao has pledged to campaign against poverty and corruption.
He is a popular figure in his home country but faces an uphill battle, trailing in opinion polls consistently topped by Sara Duterte-Carpio.
It is not clear which of the PDP-Laban factions will be recognised by the country's electoral commission for the 2022 election."
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SGT (Join to see) Can't be Worse than the Fascist in Chief Running the Country Now!
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PFC David Foster
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel - No doubt, Duterte is a nutcase... from what I hear, he is addicted to pain pills and executes anyone else for using them. Pacquiao would be a refreshing change. Someone like him with some worldwide experience might really do some good in the Philippines... I hope so, I have friends there...
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I think he stands a good chance of winning but is he really going to be the one in charge?
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Love this guy but hope he does what is right for the people of the Philippines and not his wallet
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