Press Secretary Cerge Remonde told a media briefing in the New Executive Building in Malacanang on Tuesday that the Palace would extend all the help and assistance the Gorres’ family needed.

He said that like pound-for-pound boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, Gorres was also one of the pride of the country.

”The government is willing to give him (Gorres) any assistance that he deserve which is in accordance of law and definitely we want to take care of them because we want to produce more Manny Pacquiao in the future,” Remonde said.

Gorres, who hails from Dumaguete City, is now in stable condition after undergoing a brain surgery due to internal hemorrhage when he received a lucky punch from his opponent in the 10th and final round of their match last Saturday.

Gorres was immediately rushed to University Medical Center in Las Vegas after their fight. Gorres won against Melendez.

Remonde assured the Gorres’ family of the government’s assistance they will need.

Meanwhile, Remonde also said that the Palace was coordinating with the Philippine Sport Commission (PSC) for the preparation of giving Pacquiao a “heroes welcome” when he arrives on Friday.

Remonde said that Pacquiao was now considered one of the great boxers in the world after snatching his 7th title in defeating Miguel Cotto. (PIA9-Pagadian City)

Last update: 19-11-2009 06:15