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Tuesday, November 25, 2003
Elaborate welcome for Manny
By Edwin G. Espejo
AN ELABORATE welcome awaits boxing hero Manny Pacquaio when he arrives here Tuesday, said city hall sources.
Mayor Pedro Acharon Jr. had ordered a hero's welcome for Pacquaio, in tribute to the latter's knockout victory over highly-rated world featherweight king Marco Antonio Barrera last November 16.
Acharon earlier vowed to hold a fiesta-like celebration for Manny, who again put the City into the international map, following his 11th round technical knockout win.
Pacquiao is to be met by well-wishers at the airport, and will be driven around the City before proceeding to the City Hall where he is to meet Acharon.
A testimonial dinner is to be tendered in Pacquiao's honor, who grew up in Barangay Labangal. He idolized former World Boxing Council super featherweight champion Rolando Navarette.
Venue of the welcome dinner is in front of the City Hall where a huge screen will be set up to replay Manny's spectacular knockout win in San Antonio, Texas.
Pacquiao was earlier feted by President Arroyo with a merienda in Malacaņang.
Arriving in the country Friday evening, Pacquiao intimated that he would take a brief rest following his grueling bout. He may return to the United States next month to resume training for a possible March bout with a still to be named opponent.
His wife, Jinky, and his two sons will join him when he lands at the General Santos City Airport Wednesday.
(November 25, 2003 issue)
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