Manny Pacquiao

Pacquiao is now Army master sergeant
The Philippine Army has promoted Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao into Master Sergeant reservist for his recent victory over Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera.
ABS-CBN Correspondent Jay Ruiz reported that Pacquiao personally received the promotion in full military outfit at the Army Grandstand at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig Friday.
Lt. Gen. Alexander Yano, Army Commanding General, said Pacquiao has practically unified the country by his dedication and discipline in the sport of boxing.
The promotion delighted Pacquiao, who wanted to be a soldier since he was a kid.
He promised to visit soldiers stationed in Basilan and Jolo nest week.
Before he received the promotion, Pacquiao held the rank technical sergeant. He, however, could not be promoted higher than the master sergeant rank since he was an undergraduate.
The Filipino lefty is currently trying to finish his schooling.
Pacquiao has successfully defended his WBC International Super Featherweight crown from Barrera after scoring a 12-round unanimous decision against the Mexican.
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