World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, who also is a congressman from the Philippines, headlines a delegation of 25 people from the Philippines expected to participate in the Guam-Philippines Legislators Celebrity Shootout 2011.
This delegation made up of Philippines House of Representatives congressmen, movie actors and government officials will take on a Guam team that includes Gov. Eddie Calvo.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Okkodo High School gym. No fee will be charged for admission, but donations will be accepted at the door for the Japan tsunami relief fund. There will be an opening ceremony at 6 p.m.
Pacquiao is confirmed to participate, according to Lea Santos, the contact person for the event. She noted, however, that Pacquiao is currently in training. Pacquiao is scheduled to face “Sugar” Shane Mosley for the WBO welterweight championship May 7 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev.
A press conference for the celebrity shootout is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. March 25 at the Hotel Gallery.
“In order to grow and develop our relationship with the Philippines, Guam needs to attract different visitor segments and markets. The Guam-Philippines Legislators Celebrity Shootout 2011 is an event that will bring visiting Philippines legislators and officials to see what Guam has to offer,” said former senator Jim Espaldon, a co-coordinator of the event.
“This will increase regional friendships and further enhance sports tourism between Guam and the Philippines. I hope those who participate in the game experience all the positive things that Guam has to offer,” said Speaker Judith Won Pat.
The Guam roster will include: Calvo, Won Pat, Sen. Tina Mu?a Barnes, Sen. Frank Blas Jr., Dr. Mike Cruz, Espaldon, former senator Francis Santos, Frank Arriola, Frank Roberto, Ed Cruz, Peter Roy Martinez, Steve Guerrero, Paul Pineda, Mike Benito, Ed Ilao and Rolly Canoy. Philippines team
In addition to Pacquiao, the Philippines team will include Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano, Diosdado Macapagal M. Arroyo, Rommel Amatong, Scott Davies S. La?ete, Sigfrido Tinga, Florencio Noel, Cesar Jalosjos, Neil Benedict A. Montejo, Sherwin N. Tugna, Jonathan C. Yambao, Lord Allan Jay Velasco, Alfredo A. Garbin Jr., Marc Douglas Cagas IV, Richard Gomez, Jhonny Uy, Dante Roberto P. Maling, Cesar Pareja, Rogelio B. Magsanoc Jr., Alexander Guibone and Edward Ong.
Information was provided in a press release.
