MANILA, Philippines - At least 10-15 congressmen have sought permission from House Speaker Feliciano "Sonny" Belmonte Jr. to skip sessions by the end of the week to attend the much awaited November 13 match between People's Champ Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito of Mexico.
Belmonte said 10-15 members of the House of Representatives have sought travel authority for the upcoming megabout. He said more congressmen may apply for travel authority in the run up to the fight.
“Baka madagdagan pa with requests filed this week," he said, noting that most of the congressmen may leave by Thursday.
The Speaker earlier said he will allow congressmen to watch the fight of their colleague as long as they pay for it out of their own pockets. Pacquiao is the congressional representative of Sarangani.
Earlier news reports said as many as 54 congressmen are planning to watch the fight.
The fight comes on the 2nd week of November, a week after Congress resumes session following a 3-week break for All Saints’ Day.
source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/11/08/10/10-15-solons-seek-permission-watch-pacquiao-fight
P.S. Dont forget to watch Watch Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito on Nov. 13, 2010
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