ADVERTISEMENTA tribal council election was under way, but that did not stop the villagers from watching Pacquiao fight Thurman. A man fainted in the covered court of Barangay Manotoc in Marikina City while watching the live telecast of the boxing bout. “He was too happy after hearing Pacquiao won in a split decision,” said Sergio Ocaña, Sawang Calero barangay chair. The betting odds were 10-6 in favor of Pacquiao, meaning for a P10 bet, only P6 would be paid for a Pacquiao win. Starting from the division down to the battalion level, “all [were] directed to do a live streaming of Pacquiao’s fight,” Ponio said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 21, 2019 23:15 UTC