solare Pacquiao cites 1Pacman staying power for sports development

World boxing icon and former Sen. Manny Pacquiao cites 1Pacman party-list’s milestones in sports development and poverty alleviation under the leadership of former Deputy House Speaker Mikee Romero in a meeting in General Santos City. Pacquiao welcomed new 1Pacman nominees (at center) Milka Romero, sports leader, entrepreneur, and 1Pacman chairman; Alberto “Bobby” Pacquiao, former pro boxer turned civic and political leader (3rd from left); and Sheida May “Shey” Sakaluran Mohammad (second from right). Other leaders in the reception are GenSan Mayor Lorelie G. Pacquiao and Gov. Rogelio “Ruel” Pacquiao.

World boxing icon and former Sen. Manny Pacquiao has congratulated the 1Pacman party-list for its staying power that has enabled the passage of important laws for sports development and the fight against poverty.

He commended the party during a meeting in General Santos City.

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“Kailangan talaga nating tutukan ang laban para sa pag-unlad ng sports (We should focus on sports development),” he said.

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“Kitang-kita natin ngayon na ang magagaling nating mga atleta ang umaani ng karangalan para sa bayan. (We see more clearly now that our best athletes bring honor to our country,” he added.

Pacquiao also welcomed new 1Pacman nominees Milka Romero, sports leader, entrepreneur and 1Pacman chairman; Bobby Pacquiao, former professional boxer turned civic and political leader; and Sheila May “Shey” Sakaluran Mohammad, youth leader and Manila City director of Manila Muslim affairs.

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Pacquiao noted the country’s gains with the service of 1Pacman party-list. Under the leadership of former Deputy House Speaker and 1Pacman party-list Rep. Michael “Mikee” Romero, over 1,000 bills were filed. Fruits of these were 102 laws, including the Philippine Sports Training Center Act or Republic Act No. 11214.

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He also commended 1Pacman’s efforts in ensuring that the Philippine Sports Training Center Act comes into fruition.

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Among 1Pacman’s authored and co-authored laws are the Universal Health Care Act (RA 11223) and the 4Ps Act (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino, RA 11310).

“Mga kampeon para sa sports at kapakanan ng mga mamamayan ang kailangang manatili sa Kongreso. (Champions for sports and citizens’ concerns are needed in Congress),” Pacquiao said.

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