Press Release
April 12, 2010

BOXING NEEDS GOV'T SUPPORT - JPE

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL- Government should support boxing and other key sports that can produce another world-class athlete like Manny 'Pacman' Pacquaio, according to Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile.

"Siya ang nagpasikat sa ating bansa, sa kalagayan ng Philippine sports. Kailangang gayahin natin ang disiplina ni Manny," Enrile told Real Radio Oroquieta here.

He believes that support for boxing should begin in the initial stage of recruiting neophyte boxers and training them. "Kailangan na makita natin kung sino ang promising. Kung maganda ang lipad then we will give the initial support."

Enrile said besides allocating funds for boxing, a well-planned sports development program, managed by professional, competent trainers and managers, should also be developed.

"Katulad ni Manny, pahahawakan natin ang ating mga atleta sa mga matitinong managers na magpo-promote sa kanila," Enrile, a senatorial candidate of Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino, stressed.

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