Published July 21, 2021, 1:34 PM
President Duterte is not inclined to apologize to Senator Manny Pacquiao over his recent tirade despite a widening rift with the erstwhile political ally.
President Rodrigo Duterte raises the hand of Senator Manny Pacquiao during the latter’s courtesy call to the President in Malacañang on November 14, 2016. Pacquiao captured the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Welterweight title via unanimous decision against Jesse Vargas. (Malacañang)
According to Presidential spokesman Harry Roque, the President’s comments about Pacquiao were part of free speech.
“Wala pong dahilan para mag-apologize (There is no reason to apologize),” Roque said during a televised press briefing Wednesday, July 21.
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