Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao, a presidential candidate in 2022, has conceded defeat one day after the May 9 elections.
Pacquiao conceded in a video message on Tuesday to former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., who is expected to win the polls by a landslide.
“The people have spoken. Tapos na ang halalan kaya’t bigyan naman natin ng pagkakataon ang pagkakaisa para sa kapayapaan at kaunlaran ng ating bansa,” said Pacquiao.
(The people have spoken. The election is over, so let us give a chance to unity for the peace and development of our country.)
“My decision to run was driven by my utmost desire to to serve the country and uplift the life of poor Filipinos. Bilang isang atleta, marunong akong tumanggap ng pagkatalo. Sana lang kahit talo ako sa laban na ito, panalo pa rin ang kapwa ko Pilipino…yung mga naghihirap,” he said.
(My decision to run was driven by my utmost desire to serve the country and uplift the lives of poor Filipinos. As an athlete, I know how to accept defeat. I hope that even if I lose this fight, my fellow Filipinos… those suffering, will still win.)
“Sa ating susunod na pangulong Bongbong Marcos ako’y nanalangin para sa tagumpay ng iyong administrasyon na maraming mahihirap na maiangat ang pamumuhay na matulungan,” he added.
Manny Pacquiao concedes in Eleksyon 2022
(To our next president Bongbong Marcos, I pray for the success of your administration that many poor people will be helped to raise their living standards.)
The retired world boxing champion praised his family and wife, Jinkee, for their campaign support.
Pacquiao told the public that he would continue to aid the oppressed through his private foundation while relaxing and spending time with his family.
“I will definitely continue my mission to help our people through the Manny Pacquiao foundation. Hinding-hindi ko tatalikuran ang pagse-serbisyo para sa bayan at para sa mga kasama kong mahihirap,” he said.
“Maraming maraming salamat po mga kababayan sa pagkakataon. Mahal na mahal po kayo ni Manny Pacquiao anuman ang mangyari, yan po ang aking puso tunay na may malasakit sa mga naghihirap na tao,” Manny Pacquiao said.
(I thank our fellow Filipinos for giving me a chance to fight. Manny Pacquiao cares about you. No matter what happens, my heart is for the Filipinos living in poverty.)
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