News Forum - Manny Pacquiao to run for president of the Philippines

[Thaiger]

Manny Pacquiao, the Philippine boxer and politician, has announced that he will run for president in next year’s election. He has been nominated as a presidential candidate by a faction of the ruling party, PDP-Laban. The 42 year old boxer currently serves as a senator in the Philippine parliament. The incumbent, Rodrigo Duterte is prevented from running for another term but has been snagged by a rival party faction to run as a vice-president. Critics have derided this manoeuvre as a ploy to maintain power. Days prior to Manny accepting his party’s nomination, Duterte’s longtime aide, Christopher “Bong” Go, was […]

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[Poolie]

He could win too.

[riclag]

He’s a national hero and extremely popular . In the ring he was spectacular. I don’t know his agenda or the agenda of his backers !

Duterte has made a impression on world by his dealings with crime and drugs in that country!

On the other hand he  has shunned the USA and favors China and Russia .

Edited September 20, 2021 by riclag

[AlexPTY]

Arnold did that, it didn't end well. Stick to fighting dude. those concoctions are not good for making decisions for the country. Plus Duterte already want ted by ICC, he's not going to leave the post easily 

[HolyCowCm]

Duterte also has been pushing his daughter to run who is quite popular as a Mayor of a city I think.. But of course we know how that would be. Unfortunately the people love this guy but let's hope they love Manny more and Duterte goes on trial as there are charges being filed against him and then he is convicted on murder charges. Thaskin needs the same to happen to him as well.