By Janie Christine Octia, Yahoo! Southeast Asia Friday November 20, 2009 05:32 am PHT
People's Champ Manny Pacquiao arrived in Manila early Friday flanked by his wife Jinkee.Pacquiao's children Jimuel and Michael, the Philippine Sports Commissioner Harry Angping and members of the media welcomed Pacquiao.In a short press conference at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2, Pacquiao said he will take a vacation first with his family in Saranggani.Asked about his political plans, Pacquiao said he is still proceeding as planned, but declined to comment any further referring questions to his election lawyer. Pacquiao also reiterated his plans to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr., but he said negotiations are still ongoing.He is bound for a Makati hotel to have breakfast before proceeding to Quiaipo church for mass. He is also scheduled to have a "victory party" at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City.A victory motorcade will start at 10 a.m. Friday.Security was tight at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2, as tourists wanting to catch a glimpse of the Filipino boxer were also waiting for Pacquiao's arrival. Pacquiao has set a boxing record, winning his seventh title after defeating Puerto Rican slugger Miguel Cotto in a 12-round bout in Las Vegas.Pacquiao and his entourage arrived in Manila early Friday. They took Philippine Airlines flight 103.
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