Singson was conspicuously absent in Pacquiao’s last boxing fight with Yordenis Ugas of Cuba last August, prompting speculations of a possible rift between theThe veteran politician had been a permanent fixture in all of Pacquiao’s international fights and even in his political and personal endeavors.
“Iniwan sa ere dahil unang-una sabi niya magsupport siya sa akin and then after nung nanindigan ako sa tama. Doon nagsimula itong issue na ito noong kinausap niya ako about sa tobacco tax increase. Hindi ko naman po pinagbigyan ito,” he added. Pacquiao said Singson talked to him twice about the issue. However, Pacquiao said he continued pushing for higher alcohol and tobacco taxes as the government needs more funds.
“Dalawang beses ‘yan. Kinausap ako ni pareng Chavit dalawang beses tapos hindi po ako pumayag. Sabi ko itutuloy ko ito dahil ito ‘yung nakikita kong paraan para makadagdag tayo ng pondo sa gobyerno at makatulong sa ating mga kababayan,” the senator said.
cgonzalesINQ Pacquiao made Singson a lot of money in his heydey. It's about MP puts his money where his mouth is and leave the gamblers, smokers and heavy drinkers behind!
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