Manny Pacquiao launches presidential bid today

SARANGANI PROVINCE - Senator Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao officially launched his intention to join the presidential race in next year's national and local elections, posing a threat to President Duterte's succession plans. The ruling party's PDP-Laban elected Pacquiao on Sunday during a video-streamed national convention. But another faction led by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi has chosen Senator Christopher “Bong” Go to run as president with Pres. Duterte as his VP.. "Today, I boldly accept the challenge of running as PRESIDENT of the Republic of the Philippines, with a message to those who are taking advantage of the Filipino people: Your Time is up!," Pacquiao said. The Filipino boxer said the people needs a government that will serve its people with integrity, compassion and transparency. The Fighter Pacquiao said all his life he is courageously facing the challenges and he came out victorious. "Sa buong buhay ko, wala akong laban na inatrasan. Ang Manny Pacquiao na kilala ninyo bilang pambansang kamao, ay walang ipinagkaiba sa Manny Pacquiao na kasama ninyo laban sa kahirapan at katiwalian. Higit sa sarili, bayan dapat ang mauna. Dama ko ang nararamdaman ninyo. Alam ko ang hirap na nararanasan ninyo at alam ko pagod na pagod na kayo. Mga kababayan, we need progress. We need to win against poverty." Pacquiao added he is more than ready to rise to the challenge of leadership. "The time is now. We are ready to rise to the challenge of leadership. Panahon na upang manalo naman ang mga naa-api. Panahon na upang makabangon ang bayan natin na lugmok sa kahirapan. Panahon na ng isang malinis na gobyerno, kung saan bawat sentimo ay mapupunta para sa bawat Pilipino. "Ako po ay naniniwala, even the impossible can happen if it is ordained by the Lord. Walang imposible kung ito ay itinakda ng ating Panginoon. Kaya lalaban tayo! Samahan niyo po ako! Maraming salamat po at Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!" For more views visit us

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