Pacquiao challenges Philippine officials to disclose wealth

FILE PHOTO: Philippine senator and newly retired boxing icon Manny Pacquiao waves to his supporters as he arrives at Sofitel Hotel to file his certificate of candidacy for president, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, October 1, 2021. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

MANILA (Reuters) - Former boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao, who has vowed to root out graft in the Philippine government if elected president, said on Thursday he would proudly disclose full details of his wealth and challenged all officials to do the same.

"I worked hard for my wealth. I invested blood, sweat and risked by life to earn that," Pacquiao told DZBB radio. "All public servants should disclose (their asset declaration)."