MOMMY D WELCOMES NEWS OF PACQUIAO
RETIREMENT
MANILA, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 (ABS-CBN) Dionisia Pacquiao,
the celebrity mother of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, said she is elated over the
news that her son is considering retiring from boxing next year.
Mommy Dionisia, as she is fondly called, said she has long been praying for
his son to retire from the sport.
"Salamat sa Diyos. Salamat talaga. Masayang-masaya talaga ako kasi gusto ko
na talaga siya magretiro. Bata pa kasi siya nang mag-umpisa sa boksing," she
said.
She also thanked God that her son has stopped gambling.
Over the weekend, Pacquiao said he is planning to retire in 2013 because it
may not look good to be seen fighting in the boxing ring now that he has
accepted the Church's offer to become a Bible ambassador.
Last month, the boxing superstar disclosed that he has renewed his faith and
has turned his back on vices, including womanizing, gambling and drinking.
Ballroom dancing
Meanwhile, Mommy Dionisia spent Valentine's Day ballroom dancing with her
friends at J-Mix Resto Bar in General Santos City, which is owned by her
boxer-son.
She explained that she really goes ballroom dancing every Tuesday. "Nataon
lang na Valentine's Day," she said.
Even if she spent the day of hearts without her children, she said she is
happy.
"Masaya ako kasi marami naman akong natanggap galing sa mga friends ko.
Pinakagusto ko 'yung malaking teddy bear," she said. --
Report from Rhea Lara, ABS-CBN News
Chief News Editor: Sol
Jose Vanzi
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