Ruffa Gutierrez, Lovi Poe, Korina Sanchez, Lolit Solis and child star Sebastian Benedict “Baeby Baste” Granfon Arumpac were among local celebrities who expressed their support for Sen. Manny Pacquiao. The boxer is currently battling American Adrien Broner for the World Boxing Association welterweight title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
His celebrity friends and fans took to Instagram today to rally behind him.
Gutierrez marked Pacquiao’s fight by sharing a photo of herself and the senator. “We are cheering for you Manny!” she said.
Poe, on the other hand, flew to Las Vegas to watch the fight as seen via Instagram Stories.
Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@lovipoe
The Filipina beauty, who was chic in her black ensemble, shared a photo of the prestigious golden World Boxing Council boxing belt.
Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@lovipoe
Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@lovipoe
Sanchez likewise flew to “Sin City” to support Pacquiao. The TV host wondered whether the boxer will be able to knock out Broner.
Solis, who is in Las Vegas as well for the fight, was in awe with the public’s adoration for Pacquiao. “Talagang feeling yabang ka as [Filipino] pag nakita mo adoration ng tao kay Manny (You will really feel proud as a Filipino once you see how Manny is adored by people),” she said.
Meanwhile, the official Instagram account of Baeby Baste, who also hails from General Santos City like Pacquiao, did not forget to cheer for the Filipino boxing pride.
“Cheering and praying for Senator,” Baeby Baste’s page stated. JB
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