Philboxing.com Covers Pacman Bday, Daughter Baptism!
By Salven L. Lagumbay
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 17 Dec 2006
GENERAL SANTOS CITY--Philboxing.com's Dong Secuya and Salven Lagumbay have landed in the country's tuna capital as they cover today's birthday celebration of Filipino hero Manny Pacquiao, as well as the baptismal of daughter Mary Divine Grace today at the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage church.
The duo have been invited by Pacquiao as friends, and will cover all events up for today.
The formal blessing of the Pacman's multi-million mansion also takes place today, as well as the victory party of Pacquiao's third-round demolition over Erik Morales last November 18 in Las Vegas.
Also up for today's schedule is the opening day of the Manny Pacquiao Cup, a tournament for the country's rising amateur fighters.
Cris Aquino, the official flag-bearer of Team Pacquiao, is also in attendance.
Also present are Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach and assistant Billy Hussein, as well as Pacquiao's manager Shelly Finkel, who all flew in from the US just to attend the event.
Rex 'Wakee' Salud, whom Roach said is now with his camp, is also present to join today's activities.
The country's top television outfits like ABS-CBN, GMA and Solar Sports are well-represented in today's major schedule. Also represented is boxing website Boxingconfidential.com, which will chronicle the activities of today's festivities.
More to come...
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Salven L. Lagumbay.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Arum Targets Manila Rematch: Navarrete vs. Suarez 2 Eyed for Thrilla in Manila Anniversary
By Dong Secuya, Wed, 14 May 2025Ron Johnson’s American Dream Presents & Nothing But Sportz Announce “The Caribbean Clash” Boxing Event at Miami’s James L. Knight Center on Saturday, August 9
Wed, 14 May 2025Francis Chua is Fighting for Family in Comeback fight as he eyes Future fight with Harry Garside
Tue, 13 May 2025Pacquiao Falls Short in Senate Bid, Eyes WBC Title in Stunning Boxing Comeback
By Dong Secuya, Tue, 13 May 2025Navarrete Vs. Suarez – To Right the Wrong
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, Tue, 13 May 2025Injustice in San Diego
By Joaquin Henson, Tue, 13 May 2025Charly Suarez Appeals Controversial Loss to Navarrete, California Commission to Rule June 2
By Dong Secuya, Tue, 13 May 2025ALOYSIUS YAPP CROWNED 2025 UK OPEN CHAMPION IN RUTHLESS FINAL PERFORMANCE
Mon, 12 May 2025Suarez loss may be overturned
By Joaquin Henson, Mon, 12 May 2025Adones Cabalquinto Confirmed to Fight Qamil Balla on Peter Maniatis Events card in Melbourne on June 13
Mon, 12 May 2025SOUTO AND YAPP SET FOR TITLE SHOWDOWN | 2025 UK OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
Mon, 12 May 2025Referee and Ringside Doctor Save Emanuel Navarrete
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, Sun, 11 May 2025Technically Speaking: Navarrete Edges Suarez to Retain Crown
Sun, 11 May 2025Navarrete Retains WBO Title via Controversial Technical Decision Over Suarez
By Dong Secuya, Sun, 11 May 2025PHOTOS: Charly Suarez Ready to Face Emanuel Navarrete; Fight Analysis
By Dong Secuya, Sun, 11 May 2025