Former Senator Manny Pacquiao has officially filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for senator under the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas. He aims to focus on fighting corruption if elected. Pacquiao praised the country’s improving economy and the increasing job opportunities for Filipinos. During his previous term, he was named the Senate's top absentee in 2019, but he clarified that his absences were due to his visits to Filipinos in the provinces. When asked if he would now be a full-time

16K views · 437 reactions | Senator Manny Pacquiao and House Deputy Speaker Lito Atienza filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) together at the Harbor Garden Tent of Sofitel hotel in Pasay City on October 1, 2021. READ: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1495507/manny-pacquiao-files-coc-for-president https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1495547/embargo-atienza-is-pacquiaos-vp-for-2022 | INQUIRER.net | Facebook

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