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'Divine intervention' cause of Pacquiao absence from Manila Pen
The campaign manager of presidential aspirant Sen. Manny Pacquiao described his absence from a press conference with other candidates as 'divine intervention'.
Pacquiao's campaign chief, Buddy Zamora, stated that air traffic congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport caused the delayed arrival from General Santos City, preventing him from attending the event.
Zamora mentioned that Pacquiao's plane hovered for about an hour before being allowed to land.
The press conference included Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso, Sen. Panfilo Lacson, and former defense secretary Norberto Gonzales.
Zamora asserted that the press conference achieved nothing and proved negative for the participants who faced criticism.
He also noted that even Pacquiao's vice presidential candidate, Lito Atienza, had negative comments about the press conference.
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