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Manny Pacquiao, the world-famous boxer nicknamed Pac-Man, has become a living legend in the Philippines not only because of high sports achievements, but also charitable deeds. After all, he not only did not forget their roots, but also doing its utmost to help the poor people of his native province. This is perhaps the only case in which the famous person from the first fees not acquire a villa, and build... a new village for the villagers.
Emmanuel Dapidran Manny Pacquiao was born in the Philippine province of a needy family with many children. Ever since childhood he was obsessed with boxing and used every spare moment to engage in their favorite sport.
When Manny was 13 years old, he had to quit school and help his mother feed the brothers and sisters, because his father had left them. To somehow make ends meet, the day he was selling donuts and water in the streets of the nearby town, and at night worked hard.
This perseverance and distinctive style of his struggle coach noticed and allowed to participate in local fights. His debut was a success and it brought the guy in the prize... $ 2, which by local standards, a very decent money. After that, my mother put up with Manny son's choice, because she had dreamed that he would become a priest. Women were allowed to leave street trading and devote more time to the sport.
At age 14, having tasted the joy of victory, he left without a mother permission to Manila to continue to improve and get to a higher caste athletes. But there's no one waiting, the boy had to work hard during the day, as a carver of scrap metal to the dump, but at night and engage in boxing.
Already in the 16th Manny became a member of boxing television show, though professional boxing skills he was not there, but the incredible activity and gambling fight led to a complete delight the audience. This was the first step to greater achievements and incredible fame.
Since boxing career with a minimum weight, Manny Pacquiao won a world championship belts and titles in 8 weight categories! He was also awarded the titles of "The Boxer 2006, 2008, 2009", "Boxer of the Decade" and "The best boxer regardless of weight category "of different versions of the magazine" The Ring "and the Association of Journalists of the Philippines awarded the Order of Honor legion.
Having become famous already in his youth, the boxer did not give a stellar disease, and engaged in charity. Manny gave most of their fees to help the poor and large families, as well as the improvement of life of villagers.
From the first prize, he began the construction of new comfortable homes instead of poor shacks Tango village.
Over time, thanks to his help was built a new settlement, which was named in his honor - Pacman Village. The result was a modern town with comfortable houses, created by town-house models, which are designed for two families with separate entrances. More than a thousand families received housing in the village, where there are schools and children's playgrounds, as well as the administrative center.
Very much he has done for the development and promotion of sports by building children's sports schools and complexes, it equips ordinary domestic platforms with everything needed for outdoor activities. Some athletes receive financial support from it, which is important for beginners and enthusiastic young people.
As an adult person to reach in the life of what he wanted, Manny decided to help the needy citizens of not only their money, but also at the legislative level.
Since 2007, he entered politics, first as a member of the Party of the Filipino liberals, and soon won the Congressional elections.
Although Pacquiao is the only millionaire in the country's parliament, he despises mostly of poor and large families, do not skimp on charity.
Very pleased that on this planet there are still decent and compassionate people who have reached the top, consider it our duty to help others. One of the most striking examples, It is Jose Mujica, who as president of Uruguay, gave to charity 90% of their income, living on the remaining 775 dollars.
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