Filipinos watching the fight all over the world erupted in celebration as De La Hoya’s corner threw in the towel.

Metro Manila

In Metro Manila, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported not a single crime during the Pacquiao-De la Hoya bout yesterday.

Cinemas and restaurants in Manila showing the fight live were packed with boxing fans despite the steep entrance fees, while thousands more jammed sports complexes and public gyms for free showings.

Even the military’s main headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo showed the fight for free.

The streets of Manila were clear of traffic as most Filipinos were watching the fight, and police reported a decline in crime during the hours of the fight. Even the shopping malls and eating places temporarily stopped serving their customers to watch the fight.

Philipines Provinces

In Pacquiao’s home city of General Santos in the southern Philippines, his mother led thousands in cheering for the boxing icon.

Cotabato City police spokesman, Senior Inspector Wally Kasuyo, said no crime was reported by the province’s police stations from the time Pacquiao and De la Hoya climbed the ring until the stoppage after the 8th round.

Almost 2,000 Dagupeños trooped to the Dagupan City People’s Astrodome to watch the fight via three large screens.

Filipinos Abroad

Thousands of Filipinos in the Middle East gathered in popular Filipino restaurants that stayed open all night and had giant screens.
Reactions at MGM Closed Circuit Las Vegas


Inside the MGM Grand during the fight


Filipinos Watching the fight


Pinoy Family No Mas


Filipinos in Las Vegas


Filipino Family Reactions


Filipino family cheering Pacquiao


Filipinos in Hawaii


Celebration after the fight


Family Celebrate After the fight


Filipinos in Iloilo, Philippines


Filipinos in Saudi Arabia