Philippine boxing icon and senator Manny Pacquiao says he will run for president in the 2022 elections.
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine boxing icon and senator Manny Pacquiao says he will run for president in the 2022 elections. Pacquiao accepted the nomination of his PDP-Laban party at its national convention on Sunday, saying that the Filipino people have been waiting for a change of government.»I am a fighter, and I will always be a fighter inside and outside the ring,» Pacquiao,42, said in his speech.»I wholeheartedly, bravely, and humbly hope for your support,» he added. Pacquiao is the president of the PDP-Laban faction led by him and Sen.
