The Philippines has a brand new boxing champion, no less than in line with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.
Whereas citing the achievements of the nation’s sports activities heroes resembling Manny Pacquiao, Hidilyn Diaz, and EJ Obiena, Marcos, whereas laughing, added the title of Philippine Nationwide Police chief Basic Nicolas Torre III within the mentioned record.
“[Ang] ating mga kabataan ay maagang namumulat sa sport. Humuhusay at tumataas ang kumpiyansa. Sumusunod sila sa yapak ng ating mga kampeon at world-class na mga atleta tulad nina Senator Manny Pacquiao, Hidilyn Diaz, Caloy Yulo, Aira Villegas, Nesthy Petecio, EJ Obiena, at Alex Eala; ang paralympians natin na sina Jerrold Mangliwan, Cendy Asusano, Angel Mae Otom, at Ernie Gawilan,” Marcos mentioned in his State of the Nation Tackle on Monday.
“Isama na rin natin ‘yung bago nating kampeon na si PNP Chief Nic Torre,” added Marcos, to the laughter of many contained in the Home of Representatives session corridor.
Even Marcos took a second time to giggle after.
“Nagulat si Chief PNP,” he added, after the chief of police, additionally laughing, stood as much as acknowledge the shout-out.
Marcos then went on to acknowledge the Philippine Curling Staff as properly for successful the Asian Winter Video games gold medal.
On Sunday, Torre was declared winner by default after Davao Metropolis performing mayor Sebastian Duterte didn’t present as much as a charity boxing occasion on the Rizal Memorial Coliseum, after he mentioned that he might beat up Torre.
In keeping with Torre, the mentioned occasion raised more than P300,000 in ticket sales alone. — BM, GMA Built-in Information