Boxing great Manny Pacquiao to run for presidency of the Philippines

Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines (John Locher/PA)

Philippine boxing great and senator Manny Pacquiao says he will run for president in the 2022 elections.

Mr Pacquiao accepted the nomination of his PDP-Laban party at its national convention on Sunday, pledging to honestly serve the Filipino people who he said have been waiting for a change of government.