Philippine boxer-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao declared Sunday he will run for president in 2022, ending months of speculation about whether the legendary fighter would seek the country's top job. "The time is now -- we are ready to rise to the challenge of leadership," said Pacquiao, as he accepted the nomination of a rival faction in President Rodrigo Duterte's ruling party. His boxing credentials along with fighting poverty and corruption are likely to be the key themes of his campaign. Pacquiao asked the national assembly held by the anti-Duterte faction of PDP-Laban. The Manny Pacquiao that is in front of you was moulded by poverty."

Source: The Standard September 19, 2021 11:15 UTC