Manny Pacquiao has conceded his race to become the Philippine’s president on Tuesday to Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
“I know how to accept defeat,” Pacquiao said, “But I hope that even though I lost this race, my countrymen, especially the poor, still win in this scenario.”
According to a Philippine news website, the boxer-turned-politician was losing the election by quite a bit, reporting that Pacquiao have over 3.6 million votes while Marcos Jr. had more than 31 million.
Boxing Legend Manny Pacquiao Concedes The Philippine Presidential Race: “I Know How To Accept Defeat”
In his announcement, Pacquiao said that he was praying for the success of the upcoming administration and hopes the lives of the impoverished people will improve.
Initially beginning his run in September 2021, he was accepted after the PDP-Laban party’s nomination. After spending some time in the Senate, he centered his presidential campaign around tackling poverty and corruption.
In March, Pacquiao warned the citizens of the Philippines that the possibility of Martial Law could be enacted if Marcos was elected as president, according to the news website Rappler.
With his boxing career at an end, as well as his Senate run in June, he will live a quiet life and continue to fight for the impoverished communities through his foundation.
While it may have seemed like a bit of a long shot for the former boxer, it was worth the try.
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