Newly-crowned World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao shows off his recently acquired championship belts -- during a ceremony in which the boxer recieved the 'Order of Sikatuna' with the rank of 'Datu' -- in Manila on November 20, 2009. The Order of Sikatuna is the national order of diplomatic merit of the Republic of the Philippines. It is conferred upon individuals who have rendered exceptional and meritorious services to the Republic of the Philippines. A bruised but smiling Manny Pacquiao enjoyed a hero's welcome as he returned home to the Philippines, with masses of people taking to the streets and hailing him as the best boxer of all time.
AFP PHOTO / NOEL CELIS (Photo credit should read NOEL
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