Manny Pacquiao Falls Short in Senate Bid as Son Michael Rises in GenSan Politics - Asian Journal News

Manny Pacquiao Falls Short in Senate Bid as Son Michael Rises in GenSan Politics - Asian Journal News

Manny Pacquiao and son Michael Stephen Pacquiao. While the elder Pacquiao fell short in his Senate comeback bid, Michael secured his first term as a city councilor in General Santos City, continuing the family’s political legacy. - Photo from Michael Pacquiao's Instagram Page GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Boxing icon and former Senator Manny Pacquiao fell short in his attempt to return to…

Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 15 May) — Despite falling short on his Senate comeback, a number of family members, close associates, and allies of boxing legend and former senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao were proclaimed winners in the May 12 elections. Pacquiao’s influence in Sarangani province and this city’s political scene remained firmly entrenched through his local political party, People’s Champ Movement (PCM), which has evolved into a…