While she failed to personally watch the bout, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo joined the nation in rejoicing over Filipino boxing icon Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao's victory over Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto.
Press Secretary Cerge Remonde, who is with Mrs. Arroyo in Singapore, said the President hopes Manny’s triumph would serve as inspiration to the Filipino youth.
"The President failed to watch the fight," Remonde said in an interview on dzBB radio, but said she joined the entire nation in rejoicing.
Remonde and Mrs. Arroyo are in Singapore to attend an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting.
"Once again, Filipino grit and determination triumphed over great odds. May this serve as an inspiration to the entire Filipino nation especially the youth," Remonde said, reading from part of the President’s statement.
Arroyo also said that Pacquiao's win showed there is no limit to Filipinos' capacity to success, as long as they work hard and "put our hearts and minds to achieve our goals."
She lauded Pacquiao for training long and hard and showing most stringent self-discipline.
"I hope we all learn from this example so together we will move forward as a nation," she said.
Also, the Armed Forces of the Philippines congratulated the Filipino boxing icon right after he was proclaimed winner in the historic bout.
“The whole Armed Forces of the Philippines congratulates its very own Master Sergeant (Reserve) Manny Pacquiao for making the Filipino Nation proud by defeating Miguel Cotto by TKO (technical knockout)," the AFP said in a text message.
It said that Pacquiao, once again, displayed the courage and determination of a true Filipino warrior.
"His victory showed us how we can be united as a people. May this spirit of oneness continue so that lasting peace and development in our country can be achieved soon," the AFP added. - GMANews.TV
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