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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 18) Senator Manny Pacquiao s proposal to create a Philippine Boxing and Combat Sports Commission is facing an uphill battle in the Senate after disclosing that putting up the new office would need up to ₱150 million.
In a lengthy interpellation in the plenary on Tuesday, Senator Pia Cayetano asked, In this time of COVID, is that the best use of ₱150 million? I m asking his honor to reconsider what we can do with ₱150 million in this time of COVID. Vaccinations, safety protocols to allow children to go schools,
ayuda (aid), she said. Yes, I love the athletes. but I d like that ₱150 million to be put to good use, added Cayetano, who is herself a triathlete.
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Pacquiao delivers 2nd push for boxing, combat commission Pambansang Kamao Sen. Manny Pacquiao pushed for the creation of Philippine Boxing and Combat Sports Commission to promote the safety and welfare of Filipino boxers and combat sports athletes.
In his sponsorship speech of Senate Bill No. 2077, Pacquiao sought the support of his colleagues for the passage of the measure which aims to create separate commission for boxing and combat sports to give it stability and a clear sense of direction.
SBN 2077 is a consolidation of SBN 193 which he filed and SBN 805 filed by Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. Pacquiao first filed the measure during the 17th Congress. The Senate passed the bill but did not materialize into law.