Pacquiao likely to decide to run for QC congressional post

MANILA, Philippines – Amid talks on Manny Pacquiao’s renewed interest in running for public office, a lawmaker on Tuesday said there are high chances that the Filipino boxing champion may seek another bid for a congressional seat. “Siguro 70 percent (Probably 70 percent)," Quezon City's Rep. Mary Ann Susano said in an interview on dzBB when she was asked on the odds of Pacquiao running for congressman of the second district of Quezon City. Susano on Monday disclosed that Pacquiao may run for the post in 2010 after his unsuccessful congressional run in his hometown General Santos City. "Inalok sa kanya, inalok naman sa akin isang position. It's a dream team (He was offered the candidacy, while another position was offered for me)," said Susano on Monday, although she refused to disclose what position was offered her. According to the lawmaker, Pacquiao said he will give his final decision when he returns to the Philippines . "He was there (in the meeting)... Sabi niya pagbalik niya final na (He said he will give his final decision when he returns)," she said. In 2007, Pacquiao ran as congressman for the first district of South Cotabato but lost to Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio. Pacquiao is set to arrive in Manila Wednesday. - Sophia Dedace, GMANews.TV