Senator Manny Pacquiao was teary-eyed during his interview with Boy Abunda as he recalled the hardship he experienced before achieving success in life.
Manny is now being hailed as a boxing legend after his success with his boxing career. He is currently running for the highest seat in the country.
In his presidential one-on-one interview with Boy Abunda on January 28, Manny had to fight back his tears while explaining his reason for running for president.
“‘Di ‘ko maalis sa akin, emotional ako pagdating sa hirap kasi dumanas kami sa hirap.
“Nagutom kami, tubig lang ang iniinom namin para maka survive sa isang araw. Iyan ang desire ko puso ko na tulungan ang mahihirap na tao dahil dumanas ako nang walang pagkain sa isang araw,” said Manny.
He then explained that he wanted to strengthen the country’s economy to help the country’s hunger problem.
On Twitter, netizens then expressed their opinion regarding Manny’s presidential interview. Some sympathized with his beliefs, while others said he lacked the knowledge to lead the country.
Ok umiiyak si Manny hala
— Rod Magaru (@rodmagaru) January 28, 2022
Ok umiiyak si Manny hala
— Rod Magaru (@rodmagaru) January 28, 2022
Hoy Manny, whatever you plan to spend on your campaign, probably a billion pesos, iparaffle mo nalang kaya? Matutuwa pa kami. CALOCA
— 신진 SINJIN (@thesinjinpineda) January 28, 2022
https://twitter.com/stellaxmariz/status/1487044625508360203
trying to watch Manny Pacquiao's interview…
Boy Abunda trying his best also to lead him to more sensible answers.Manny, sayang effort and pera. I believe you are a good man, but presidency just isn't for you.
— bosschayee (@bosschayee) January 28, 2022
https://twitter.com/call_me_jas0n/status/1487030408105508869
Other netizens criticized Manny’s opinion on the legalization of abortion for rape victims. The senator is against abortion and suggested that rape victims receive counseling instead.
’I-COUNSELING ‘YUNG NA-RAPE’
Asked on the possibility of enacting a law legalizing abortion for rape victims, presidential aspirant and Senator Manny Pacquiao on Friday maintained that he is against it, suggesting instead that rape victims should be provided proper counseling. pic.twitter.com/s4bLGORhmt
— The Philippine Star (@PhilippineStar) January 28, 2022
https://twitter.com/shizunloverr/status/1487060097574522887
https://twitter.com/salitangwakin/status/1487029624039424001
not manny pacquiao justifying rape by saying "mag part ka rin diyan". ang sahol. napakalala. his beliefs are too grounded on his faith that it is no longer humane.
the way he said this only testifies that HE CAN NEVER PROTECT WOMEN, CHILDREN AND THE EVEN THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. pic.twitter.com/4tHU0qHT7W
— ! (@ninyaaiyana) January 28, 2022
https://twitter.com/maleedus/status/1487029052477100032