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Palace wishes Pacquiao well, but only in boxing
Malacañang conveyed its "best of luck" to Senator Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao for his upcoming fight against Errol Spence Jr. in August.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that they wish all Filipinos success in their endeavors, adding that Pacquiao is at his best in the boxing ring but not as good elsewhere.
Pacquiao has alleged corruption in government agencies concerning COVID-19 response expenses.
President Duterte dared Pacquiao to pinpoint the specific government agencies involved in corruption, stating that the senator should focus on legislative work or he is "a shit."
Roque belittled Pacquiao's accusations by likening them to a "watusi" firecracker.
Pacquiao, the only boxer to win eight titles in as many weight divisions, is the acting president of the ruling PDP-Laban party, where President Duterte is the chairman.
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