He is home again, bringing the best honor he can for his country. Manny Pacuiao during a motorcade upon his arrival yesterday. Filipinos poured into the streets to greet their hero. (AP photo)
MANILA - Thousands of Filipinos poured onto the streets of Manila yesterday to welcome home their boxing icon and the most popular son, Manny Pacquiao, who last week clinched his memorable win over Mexico’s Erik Morales.
The 27-year-old—who has become an inspiration for his rise from poverty—was mobbed by thousands of fans as soon as his plane touched down from Los Angeles about 5:30 a.m. aboard Philippine Airlines.
Streets were jammed, traffic had to be rerouted and TV and radio stations had only one story to tell: Pacquiao’s homecoming.
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