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(From Philippine Daily Inquirer)
Byline: Leoncio Balbin Jr., PDI Northern Luzon Bureau
NARVACAN, ILOCOS SUR-WORLD BOXing Council light flyweight champion Brian Viloria returned to his home province on Wednesday carrying the pride of his heritage.
I am proud to be a Filipino, I am proud to be a son of Narvacan where I grew up, a teary eyed Viloria said during a speech to local officials and residents who welcomed him.
He said he did not realize how much the ring victories that he, Manny Pacquiao and Rey Boom Boom Bautista had achieved meant to their fellow Filipinos.
As we put our lives on the line, every one was united, as Filipinos. I was so proud, said the Hawaii-born Viloria. I did not realize how much impact our fight and our victories had for Filipinos. I am so honored to be a part of the three ...