INQUIRER.net: Boxing: Pacquiao says will consider running for president

INQUIRER.net Philippine News for Filipinos

Boxing: Pacquiao says will consider running for president Jul 28th 2013, 02:56 MACAU—Philippine boxing great Manny Pacquiao is harbouring thoughts of running for president in his beloved homeland when he finally hangs up his gloves, he revealed to AFP in an exclusive interview. Giving his strongest hint yet that he will push to the top of the political tree when he finally retires from the ring, the "Pacman" -- a hero and congressman in his home country -- admitted he had considered the presidency of the 95 million-strong nation. When pressed on whether he had thought about shooting for the top job, the softly-spoken 34-year-old replied "Yes". Drawing parallels between his pugilism and politics careers, the former world champion in eight weight divis... Keep on reading: Boxing: Pacquiao says will consider running for president Media files: pacquiao-manny-1024x1024.jpg (image/jpeg)

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