He’s been accorded many hero’s welcome in the past.
But tomorrow’s reception promises to be a lot bigger.
A grand welcome fit for a king awaits boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao when he arrives in the country tomorrow morning from Los Angeles, California.
A colorful motorcade that passes through major thoroughfares in Metro Manila and then capped by an audience with President Macapagal-Arroyo at Malacanang make up a busy Friday for the man who exacted a terrible beating on one of Mexico’s most revered fighters before a worldwide audience Saturday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Pacquiao is arriving at 4:30 a.m. Friday via PAL flight 103 from California.
Upon the instruction of the President, a grand welcome reception has been laid out the whole day that begins at 9 a.m. with a courtesy call to Manila Manny Pacquiao
Mayor Lito Atienza, Pacquiao being an adopted son of the City.
Key officials led by Dodie Limcauco (representing the Chief Executive) met at the Palace yesterday to discuss and coordinate the security and programs that will be held. Also in attendance during the meeting were Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Butch Ramirez, Manila City officials, representatives of PAGCOR, Solar Sports, ABS-CBN, noted director Lupita Kashiwara and Games and Amusements Board (GAB) commissioner Alex Paglumotan, representing chairman Eric Buhain.
