Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao, Boxing Icon and Born-Again Christian, Wins 15 Million Votes in Philippines Election, and Makes This Vow...

Allan I. Varquez : May 26, 2016
Gospel Herald

"The poor people and the needy are the ones I will prioritize in extending help..."

[Gospel Herald] Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao punched his way into the Senate, garnering over 15 million votes to take the fifth place among the 12 slots in the Senatorial race in the May 9th elections in the Philippines. (Photo: Reuters/via Gospel Herald)

No proclamation of winners yet, but Pacquaio made a sacred vow that "he won't let the people who voted him into office down" when he assumes office.
 
He is distancing himself from some traditional politicians, saying he did not enter politics to enrich himself nor will politics be his bread and butter.

"The poor people and the needy are the ones I will prioritize in extending help," the 37-year old former congressman of Sarangani Province in Southern Mindanao said, adding he will prove to his supporters that they have made the right choice and that their votes won't...
 
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