PNP Chief Triumphs in Charity Boxing Match by Default
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III declared victory in a charity boxing match by default after acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte failed to appear. The four-word keyphrase charity boxing match by default highlights this unusual yet impactful event.
The match was arranged following Duterte’s bold claim on his July 20 podcast that he could defeat Torre in a fistfight. In response, Gen. Torre proposed a boxing event to raise funds for victims of recent heavy rains and severe flooding. “We stood up to the bully, but the bully ran away,” Torre remarked during a briefing at Camp Crame in Quezon City.
From Challenge to Charity: The Story Behind the Match
Torre explained his motivation: “I responded to him because our fellow citizens’ humanity is being taken away. That’s not allowed. It’s not just because you’re in power that you’re allowed to do whatever bullying you want to do against people with less power.” This statement underlines the deeper purpose behind the charity boxing match by default, emphasizing solidarity over conflict.
In a podcast snippet released Thursday, Duterte provocatively said he “had been waiting to beat up a monkey.” During Monday’s briefing, Torre responded thoughtfully, “Is it because I have dark skin? We’re all Filipinos. There are many Filipinos like me who have dark skin. So, are we all monkeys?” These remarks sparked conversations on respect and unity among Filipinos.
Duterte’s Absence and Event Outcome
Despite the challenge, Duterte flew to Singapore on Friday, confirmed by the National Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Immigration. Consequently, the charity boxing match by default proceeded without him at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila on Sunday.
The event successfully raised P16 million, with proceeds going to aid victims of the recent calamities. Local leaders noted the significance of the funds and the event’s message against bullying and abuse of power.
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