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The Phillipines army and ****** guerrillas briefly stopped shooting at each other as the nation embarked on frenzied celebrations of Manny Pacquiao's victory. In a country riven by deep financial and political problems for years, Pacquiao has a fanatical following that bridges the divide between rich and poor.
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, a leading backer, has welcomed him back with a red carpet at her palace after each victory.
'The Greatness' of Pacquiao "May this victory inspire all Filipinos to triumph against all odds," Arroyo said on Sunday.
Eid Kabalu, a spokesman for the 11,000-strong Moro Islamic Liberation Front, the largest ****** guerrilla group, said that fighters trooped back to their communities to watch the bout. While ecstatic over the result, the rebels thought Pacquiao ended the fun too quickly.
"They came from the fields. They haven't even warmed their seats and it was over," Kabalu said. "I wish our rebellion can be done as quickly."
Only one crime was reported in Manila, a gun-ridden metropolis of 12 million, by Sunday morning. Police also rushed a fan to hospital after he suffered a heart attack while watching the bout on television.
At least 10,000 people watched a free live screening in Pacquiao's dirt-poor home city of General Santos, while in Manila's depressed Tondo area another 2,000 people packed an airless gym to watch the fight
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, a leading backer, has welcomed him back with a red carpet at her palace after each victory.
'The Greatness' of Pacquiao "May this victory inspire all Filipinos to triumph against all odds," Arroyo said on Sunday.
Eid Kabalu, a spokesman for the 11,000-strong Moro Islamic Liberation Front, the largest ****** guerrilla group, said that fighters trooped back to their communities to watch the bout. While ecstatic over the result, the rebels thought Pacquiao ended the fun too quickly.
"They came from the fields. They haven't even warmed their seats and it was over," Kabalu said. "I wish our rebellion can be done as quickly."
Only one crime was reported in Manila, a gun-ridden metropolis of 12 million, by Sunday morning. Police also rushed a fan to hospital after he suffered a heart attack while watching the bout on television.
At least 10,000 people watched a free live screening in Pacquiao's dirt-poor home city of General Santos, while in Manila's depressed Tondo area another 2,000 people packed an airless gym to watch the fight