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Introduced by HON. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING MANNY PACQUIAO FOR WINNING AGAINST THE GOLDEN BOY OSCAR DE LA HOYA IN THEIR RECENTLY CONCLUDED “DREAM MATCH” AT THE MGM GRAND’S GARDEN ARENA IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Whereas, the Philippine Senate always paid tribute to outstanding Filipinos for their astonishing achievements in giving pride and honor to the country;

Whereas, on 07 December 2008, Manny Pacquiao competed against the Golden Boy Oscar de la Hoya at the MGM Grand’s Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada;

Whereas, the bout ended officially as an eighth round technical knock-out (TKO) in favour of Pacquiao;

Whereas, the 29-year-old Pacman improved his record to 48-3-2 and his knockout count to 36, while De La Hoya slipped to 29-6 and 30 KOs;

Whereas, Pacquiao, the reigning WBC lightweight champion, climbed the ring a 2-1 underdog mainly because he was moving two divisions up and fighting a taller, bigger and former IO-time world champion in six weight classes and a former Olympian more popularly known as the Golden Boy;

Whereas, Pacquiao has the unique capacity of uniting the Filipino nation everywhere during his fights;

Whereas, Pacquiao, the first Asian to win title in four divisions, has done the nation proud and has shown the world the Filipinos’ capacity to excel in the field of boxing; Be it resolved, as it is hereby resolved, to commend Manny Pacquiao for winning against the Golden Boy Oscar de la Hoya in their recently concluded “Dream Match at the MGM Grand’s Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Adopted,

PTG REVILLA, JR.