The biggest names in the country, including visiting American Idol artists David Cook and David Archuleta, attended a victory party on Thursday for boxing champion Manny Pacquiao in Quezon City.
The party was organized by Pacquiao's "best friend" former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson, and was held at the latter's house in Corinthian Gardens.
"Hindi naman masyadong bongga ito pero natutuwa kami at masaya ako na nabigyan ng karangalan si Manny kasi karangalan nating Pilipino ang tagumpay ni Manny," Singson said.
By seven in the evening, a diverse group of people, from politicians to celebrities to ambassadors and dignitaries, had gathered at the party.
Although it was a private party, many fans were able to enter the venue and have their photos taken with the "pound-for-pound king."
Before Pacquiao settled down at the table where members of the Marcos family were seated, he met with American Idol Season 8 artists David Archuleta and David Cook.
Best fighter, best party
According to Singson, "the best fighter in the world, deserves the best party in the world."
Singson was known to be one of Pacquiao’s avid supporters, having been present in almost every event the boxer attended.
Pacquiao was happy with the party and thanked his "Pareng" Chavit and the guests.
"Masayang-masaya at nagpapasalamat ako kay Pareng Chavit sa pagbibigay niya ng ganitong kalaking party, at salamat sa lahat ng dumalo," he stated.
Pacquiao also sang his fight song, "Lahing Pinoy" at the party, with the visitors singing along.
Among the guests were former First Lady Imelda Marcos, Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez, Jomari Yllana, Eddie Gutierrez, Annabelle Rama, and ambassadors from Indonesia, Pakistan,
and Cambodia.
The boxing champ flew to General Santos City on Friday for Mommy Dionesia's birthday. -- With reports from TJ Manotoc, Bandila
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