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The spirit of Manny Pacquiao — built on sipag, disiplina, pananampalataya, at tagumpay — now takes permanent space in the Philippine Sports Museum, after key pieces from his legendary boxing career were formally turned over for public display.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the ceremony as the museum received several of Pacquiao’s most symbolic items, including the competition shorts he used in one of his historic bouts and a WBC championship belt that marked his rise as one of the greatest fighters in global boxing.

The turnover highlights Pacquiao’s enduring impact not just as a world champion but as a national icon whose journey continues to inspire Filipinos of all ages. Museum officials emphasized that the memorabilia serve as powerful reminders of what commitment, discipline, and faith can achieve — traits that propelled Pacquiao from humble beginnings to international stardom.

With these artifacts now part of the museum’s permanent collection, sports leaders hope young athletes and future visitors will be motivated to pursue their own dreams with the same fire that defined Pacquiao’s career. The exhibit strengthens the institution’s growing archive of sports history, offering a meaningful destination for fans and aspiring champions.

The installation of Pacquiao’s memorabilia stands as a symbolic tribute to a Filipino who proved that extraordinary success can uplift not only oneself but an entire nation.