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The ‘villain’ Filipinos now love

By Inquirer Sports Staff
Inquirer
Last updated 03:06am (Mla time) 01/10/2007

ERIK Morales thought that Filipinos considered him a villain.

That was until the world-famous Filipino hospitality embraced and held him dear.

The iconic Mexican pug, in the country to vacation on one of its most exclusive island resorts and to film a television commercial for San Miguel, fell in love with the Philippines the moment he set foot on its soil.

He admits to being completely bowled over by the people’s warmth and the welcome he received.

“I was surprised that the Filipinos are so warm,” said Morales, as quoted by a confidante of his nemesis Manny Pacquiao. “Initially, I was scared (to come over) because of all the negative publicity (about the Philippines).

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