From Challenge to Charity: General Torre Turns Boxing Match with Mayor Duterte into Public Good
Source: news.source.sunstar
Philippine National Police Chief General Nicolas Torre III has transformed a personal boxing challenge from Acting Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte into a charity event aimed at raising funds for victims of Typhoon Crising. The proposed match, set to possibly occur at the Araneta Coliseum, may feature boxing legend Manny Pacquiao as a referee. This initiative comes in the wake of tensions following the arrest of Mayor Duterte's father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, by Torre.
Key Points
General Torre accepted Mayor Duterte's challenge for a boxing match but proposed turning it into a charity event to help victims of Typhoon Crising.
Torre has secured sponsors to ensure donations continue regardless of Duterte's participation.
The match could be a 12-round event at the Araneta Coliseum, potentially with Manny Pacquiao as the referee.
The challenge stems from recent tensions due to the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte by Torre.
Torre's strategic move to convert a personal challenge into a public good initiative is commendable.
