APRIL 11, 2014

NR # 3433C

Solons confident of Pacquiao victory during rematch against Bradley

Lawmakers today rallied behind their colleague Rep. Emmanuel Manny Pacquiao (Lone istrict! "arangani#! as they e$pressed con%idence the &ilipino bo$ing icon would win con'incingly o'er (imothy )radley during their much*awaited rematch this "unday in La +egas! ,e'ada. -ouse eputy "peaker and ,ue'a +i.caya Rep. /arlos Padilla said Pacquiao is blessed with all the necessary assets to de%eat )radley. Manny has the guts! con%idence! ring intelligence! stamina! speed! punching prowess and aggressi'eness to o'ercome )radley. (hese assets are also backed up by rigid training and a well*thought rematch strategy! said Padilla. Padilla said that once again! the -ouse o% Representati'es and the entire nation would be cheering %or Pacquiao in his quest %or another 'ictory. ,o less than Manny himsel% has con%irmed that he still has the killer instinct and is una%raid to use his power and go %or the knockout. Let0s all pray %or his sa%ety and 'ictory! said Padilla. Rep. Rodito 1lbano (2st istrict! 3sabela# wished Pacquiao the best as he e$pressed con%idence the bo$ing icon will get his re'enge against )radley. (o Manny! continue to do us proud. 4ou are a true icon and inspiration %or e'ery &ilipino. ,o doubt you will emerge 'ictorious during this "unday0s bout. 5e are %ully behind you through our cheers and prayers! said 1lbano! a member o% the -ouse contingent to the /ommission on 1ppointments. Rep. 3sidro 6ngab (7rd istrict! a'ao /ity#! chairman o% the -ouse /ommittee on 1ppropriations! said the &ilipino people0s o'erwhelming support %or their bo$ing hero counts a lot to the morale o% Pacquiao in his %ight against )radley. 3 also agree that Manny is the people8s %a'orite since he has already regained his old %orm and %ighting stance in the ring! 6ngab said. Rep. 9scar Rodrigue. (7rd istrict! Pampanga# said Pacquiao! who has consistently dedicated his %ame and glory to his country and countrymen! would certainly come out the winner in the rematch against )radley. o it %or the country! Manny: 4our discipline and knockout punch will do it! plus the prayers o% our countrymen and those who lo'e you. Mabuhay: ! said Rodrigue.! chairman o% the /ommittee on ;ood ;o'ernment and Public 1ccountability. Rep. ;wedolyn ;wen ;arcia (7rd istrict! /ebu# said Pacquiao0s strength and perse'erance are his greatest assets in his sure win against )radley.

3 wish my colleague and %ellow Bisaya! /ongressman Manny Pacquiao the best o% luck and also pray %or his 'ictory o'er )radley. Manny has the heart o% a champion and the indomitable spirit o% a &ilipino. (hose are his greatest assets! said ;arcia! a 'ice chairperson o% the committee on basic education and culture. Rep. Estrellita ;ing "uansing (2st istrict! ,ue'a Eci<a#! a 'ice chairperson o% the /ommittee on 5omen and ;ender Equality! said Pacquiao is the greatest &ilipino %ighter to e'er grace this generation. "he said Pacquiao is %ully prepared %or the bout as he trained well and hard %or that moment when he will %ace )radley inside the ring. (o Manny! your %ighting spirit! endurance! and %aith upon our Lord! as well as your burning desire to help the &ilipino people will be your guiding %orce on this upcoming %ight. (ogether with the rest o% the Philippine nation! 3! too! am %illed with great pride and honor to know you. =now this! that while you are inside the ring! all o% us are cheering you on and chanting %or your 'ictory. ;od bless you at Mabuhay ka! /ongressman Manny Pacman Pacquiao:! "uansing said. (7># rbb