Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao, who is running for Senator in the May 2016 national elections, speaks to supporters during the start of elections campaigning in Mandaluyong city, Metro Manila February 9, 2016. REUTERS/Janis Alano
MANILA (Reuters) - The popularity of Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao has declined following his anti-gay comments, but the former eight-division world champion could still win May Senate elections, an independent opinion poll showed on Friday.
The Bible-quoting Pacquiao's description of gays as "worse than animals" drew criticism last month on social media at home and abroad, and cost him an endorsement deal with Nike, the world's largest sportswear maker.
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