DAVAO City — City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said that he is honored on being picked as the No. 1 mayor in the country by Filipino boxing superstar Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao.
“I’m honored because the compliment comes from a great Filipino,” said Duterte, who earlier predicted Pacquiao will win against Mexican challenger Oscar Larios.
Pacquiao, who also has a house in Davao, recently picked Duterte as the No. 1 mayor followed by Mayors Lito Atienza and Tomas Osme?a of Manila and Cebu, respectively.
?Idol ko talaga siya (Duterte) kasi matapang siya at magaling talaga na leader,? said the 27-year old Pacquiao.
?A good mayor must be honest, kind, helpful and not corrupt,? Pacquiao said.
Pacquiao, who is rumored to running for mayor in Sarangani Province next elections, is now reported to be enticed by politicians to run for vice-mayor in Manila in the next elections.
Pacquiao is reportedly being eyed as the running mate of Ali Atienza, son of incumbent mayor Lito Atienza. — Lito delos Reyes
