Manny Pacquiao Impacts Community with Inspiration and Charity
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May 5, 2009
Manny Pacquiao beat British boxer Ricky Hatton in two rounds during a major bout in Las Vegas May 2. The fight has impacted the Philippines, including cancellation of a House of Representatives session when 50 members flew to Las Vegas to see the fight live, and Manila police report that crime was low during the fight, as many Filipinos watched the bout on television. Philippines President Maria Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said Pacquiao should inspire all Filipinos. US Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie Kenney said Americans share the sentiment because Pacquiao trains and fights in the U.S.
April 22, 2009
Lightweight and super featherweight boxing champion Manny Pacquiao was featured April 21 at the San Francisco Giants annual Filipino American Heritage celebration. Pacquiao attracted 11,000 additional attendees to AT&T Park, where he threw a ceremonial first pitch to Tim Lincecum, a Giants pitcher who is half Filipino. Pacquiao, slated to fight Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas May 2, is known for his charitable contributions and inspiration for Filipino and Asian Americans. Some ticket proceeds from the Giants' game against the San Diego Padres benefitted community organizations such as Filipino American Arts Exposition, Manilatown Heritage Foundation and ABS-CBN Foundation's Bantay Bata program.
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