Sarangani Dads spearhead MP’s victory fete

‘To God be the Glory’: A prayer of thanks - ‘Fighting congressman’ Manny Dapidran-Paquiao leads top Sarangani officials to an opening prayer prior to a press conference that was held shortly after the champ’s Holy Friday (April 18) arrival in General Santos City. From left-right onstage is Mayor Reynaldo “Bongbong” Constantino of the municipality of Malungon, Sarangani capital town of Alabel Mayor Corazon Grafilo, newly assumed Maitum Mayor Pepito Catimbang, Rep. Pacquiao and Gov. Steve C. Solon. (Isagani Palma/mio-malungon).

Press meeting with the Congressman - Mayor Bong Constantino and Vice Mayor Erwin Asgapo share some light moments with the press and 'Pacman' fanatics Friday, shortly after the arrival of Rep. Manny Pacquiao in General Santos City.

Maln’gan officials join MP’s victory forum – (2nd row, L-R) Vice Mayor Erwin Asgapo, Sarangani (Malungon) Board Member Cesar Nallos and Mun. Kag. Joseph Calanao cheerfully watch and listen to Pacman's mom, Mommy Dionesia (left), as the latter does her part and narrated some of her ‘unforgettable’ moments during the Pacquiao-Bradley II boxing encounter in Nevada,USA. (Isagani Palma/ mio-malungon).

RFC and VM Asgapo join Pacman in Gensan - Malungon town Mayor Renaldo 'Bongbong' Constantino and Vice Mayor Erwin Asgapo (partly hidden) share good moments with Rep. Manny Pacquiao's enthusiasts Friday, amid an ongoing press briefing by the 'fighting congressman' at the Sun City Hotel in General Santos City. (ipp/mio).

It’s Momi D, the ‘Pacmom’ in action – Photo shows (seated 2nd row from R-L) Malungon town Councilor Joseph Calanao, Board Member Cesar Nallos and Vice Mayor Erwin Asgapo, as they enjoy of listening Pacmom’s (Mommy Dionesia Pacquiao) story telling about her ‘memorable’ approach to say sorry to former Welterweight champ Timothy Bradley, shortly after the latter’s recent ring encounter with Rep. Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Isagani Palma/ mio-malungon).

Sun City Press Conference - SARANGANI Rep. Manny D. Pacquiao attend to queries stress by local and national pressmen at Sun City Hotel shortly after a Holy Friday (April 18) touchdown in General Santos City. Regaining the Welterweight title from then undefeated Champ Timothy Bradley, Pacquiao said he is always ready for a match up to the world’s most awaited clash against Floyd Mayweather jr. In a dated April 14 sports article, Columnist David Daniels theorized that Pacman’s successive victories will lead to a Paquiao-Mayweather fight, “and the only way it won’t ... is unless if the latter is a coward.” Photo also shows top Sarangani officials on stage joining the press conference with the Pacman. From left are Malungon town Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino, Alabel town Mayor Corazon Grafilo, newly assumed Maitum Mayor Pepito Catimbang, the ‘fighting’ Congressman, Gov. Steve C. Solon and SP member, Virgilio Clark Tobias. (Isagani P. Palma/mio-malungon).