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Manny Pacquiao takes sudden exit from ‘Physical: Asia’ due to ‘obligations’ in PH
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has withdrawn from the reality competition show "Physical: Asia" due to undisclosed obligations in the Philippines, as announced in episode five which aired on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Pacquiao, who was the team captain for the Philippines, expressed his apologies to his team for his early departure, stating, "Gusto kong humingi ng paumanhin. Kailangan kong bumalik sa bansa ko, kasi may mga obligation ko for the country."
It is reported that "Physical: Asia" was filmed in February, which coincided with the campaign period of the senatorial elections, an election in which Pacquiao was a candidate but did not make the Senate Magic 12.
Justin Hernandez has stepped in to lead Team Philippines for the remainder of the competition.
Team Philippines will feature a lineup including Hernandez, Mark "Mugen" Striegl, Ray Jefferson Querubin, Justin Coveney, Robyn Lauren Brown, and Lara Liwanag.
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