Earlier this week, eight-division boxing world champion and incumbent Philippine senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao shared a message of hope and said a prayer for the country as it continues to combat the deadly COVID-19 virus.
Friday, Pacquiao and his family were instructed by the Makati City village that they reside in to place themselves under self-quarantine.
“Many of your colleagues in Senate have been identified to be COVID positive. Therefore you have to be quarantined at your own house,” said Dasmariñas Village Barangay Captain Rossana Hwang in an official letter, as reported by ABS-CBN News.
The cause: a viral photo of Pacquiao coming into contact with Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, who was recently diagnosed as COVID-19 positive. As a result, Pacquiao and the rest of his family are now considered Persons Under Monitoring or PUM.
“This was the recommendation of doctors from Makati Medical Center who is also a resident here. And recommended by Makati Health Department,” Hwang continued, before urging Pacquiao to “Please be a model example.”
In a statement sent to ABS-CBN News, Pacquiao’s camp says that the Filipino boxing legend intends to abide by the rules. “Sen. Manny says he will always follow the law.”
Pacquiao’s Special Assistant Jake Joson adds that Pacquiao and his family had already been in quarantine days before the letter was sent.
