Despite the loss by world champion Manny Pacquiao, Malacañang reassured him that “nothing will change”, that he would remain the “people’s champ” and a “national treasure”.

“Manny Pacquiao’s loss in Brisbane would not diminish the honors he bestowed to the people and to the flag. Nothing will change: Senator Manny Pacquiao will remain our People’s Champ and national treasure. Mabuhay ka, Manny,” Ernesto Abella, presidential spokesperson, said in a statement.

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