Pacquiao throws a spanner in the works for Duterte

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Tensions are mounting as the popular boxer-turned-politician seeks an endorsement from Philippines president

Professional boxer Manny Pacquiao speaks during a Bloomberg Television interview in New York, the US, on October 1 2015. Picture: BLOOMBERG/CHRIS GOODNEY

That party resolution opened the door for the 76-year-old leader to stay in a top government post as he looks to avoid criminal charges after he leaves office, a common occurrence in the Philippines. But it also complicates the presidential ambitions of Pacquiao, 42, who will be eligible to stand for the top job for the first time.

A survey released in April from Pulse Asia Research, one of the most credible in the Philippines, found Sara Duterte was the public’s top choice to be the next president. Pacquiao was in a statistical tie for second with Marcos Jr, Manila mayor Isko Moreno and senator Grace Poe. “Let’s stop this attitude. Let’s start politicking when it’s election time. When it’s not election time yet, let’s do our job as public officials first,” Pacquiao said.

 

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