MANILA: The Philippine military promoted boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the army reserves yesterday, but the multi-millionaire will likely not see any combat action.
Pacquiao, who is also a congressman representing his southern province of Sarangani, donned his formal olive green uniform and insignia for a simple ceremony at the country’s army headquarters in Manila.
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