PNoy congratulates Pacquiao; Palace exec commends Marquez for good fight

Malacañang on Sunday afternoon congratulated boxing champ and Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel “Manny" Pacquiao for his victory over Juan Manuel Marquez. President Benigno Aquino III tweeted his congratulations to Pacquiao, saying the boxing icon has made Filipinos proud with his latest victory. “Congratulations @MannyPacquiao! Ipinagmamalaki ka ng buong Pilipinas," he said. On the other hand, Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office secretary Ramon Carandang also commended Marquez for giving Pacquiao a “very good fight." “Congratulations to the Filipino people and to Pacquiao. There was no knockdown by Pacquiao today but we have seen the judges decide and Pacquiao was victorious," Carandang said in an interview on dzBB radio. He also said that with Pacquiao’s victory, there is no longer any question that he is “one of the greatest boxers in the history of the sport." On the other hand, he said there is also no question Marquez is “probably the worthiest opponent Pacquiao has ever faced." “Congratulations din kay Marquez (We also congratulate Marquez) for a very good fight," he said. For its part, the Armed Forces of the Philippines similarly congratulated Pacquiao, who is a reserve with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. "Congratulations to our 'Pambansang Kamao' Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao for successfully defending his WBO World Welterweight Title!" the AFP tweeted. — LBG, GMA News