Filipino boxing champion and Saranggani Representative Manny Pacquiao arrived in Malacañang for a scheduled courtesy call before President Benigno Aquino III, Friday.
Pacquiao arrived at the Palace at 2 p.m. and proceeded to President Aquino’s Conference Room.
Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda earlier dismissed supposed brewing rift between the President and the pound-for-pound king due to their contrasting views on the controversial Reproductive Health bill.
Lacierda pointed out that President Aquino respects the opinion of Pacquiao on the matter.
Pacquiao arrived in the country last Saturday after his successful boxing match with Sugar Shane Mosley last May 8.
Malacanñng did not set any hero’s welcome or a courtesy call for Pacquiao upon his arrival while President Aquino visited United States aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson.
The Palace repeatedly denied that it was because of the boxing champ's opinion opposing the RH bill which President Aquino supported.
By Jill Beltran
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