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BREAKING. Manny Pacquiao failed to reclaim the World Boxing Association super welterweight belt following a unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugas. #PacquiaoUgas rappler.com/sports/boxing/…

Philippine senators say they are still proud of their colleague Manny Pacquiao after he failed to reclaim the World Boxing Association super welterweight belt from his opponent Yordenis Ugas. Ugas won via unanimous decision. | via @maracepeda

@maracepeda Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Pacquiao: He is still my champion! He made the Filipino proud! | via @maracepeda

@maracepeda Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri: Sen Manny Pacquiao may not have brought home this title, but he has once again proved himself a legendary fighter—the best athlete we have ever had, and the world has ever seen. | via @maracepeda

@maracepeda Zubiri: After decades of victories in the ring, he continues to improve and to challenge himself, and to fight with the same spirit and humility he had as a an amateur boxer.

I am so proud of him, as his kumpadre, as a colleague, as a Filipino. Salamat, Sen. Manny! | @maracepeda

@maracepeda Senator Sonny Angara: Nothing to be ashamed of for Manny he gave it his all; Ugas fought a smart fight. | via @maracepeda

@maracepeda Senator Joel Villanueva: Goosebumps! There is victory in defeat. Thank you so much, our people’s Champ Manny Pacquiao. We are still very proud of you! We love you! God bless you more! | via @maracepeda

@maracepeda Sen Koko Pimentel, who has stood by Pacquiao amid the PDP-Laban infighting saga: Whatever the decision, we love you Manny Pacquiao, our Pambansang Kamao. Truly A national treasure! | via @maracepeda

@maracepeda Sen Nancy Binay: A champion is defined not by his wins but by how he overcomes setbacks. Time and again, Pacman has proven that he has the heart of a champion. He will come back better and stronger.

Maraming salamat, Sen. Manny Pacquiao. Hindi pa tapos ang laban. | @maracepeda

@maracepeda Senator Imee Marcos: Ikaw pa rin ang aming Pambansang Kamao! Maraming salamat, Senator Manny Pacquiao. | via @maracepeda

@maracepeda Senator Richard Gordon: Sen Manny fought a brave fight and he can hold his head up high anywhere. He fought a 25-month layoff and vs a taller hungrier Ugas. He has already and truly earned the eternal respect of the world. We are ever proud of him. | via @maracepeda

@maracepeda Senator Ping Lacson: Manny Pacquiao is and will always be the People’s Champ who has brought unprecedented honor to our country. I don’t think there will be another boxer in the world who can equal his feat. | via @maracepeda

@maracepeda Lacson: At least not in 100 years. That, plus his big heart for the poor and the downtrodden. On both counts, he is the champion we always love and admire. | via @maracepeda