Pacquiao files P75-M libel suit vs Gensan-based journalist

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Boxing icon and Sarangani Representative Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao filed a libel case against a chapter chairman of the National Union of Journalists in the Philippines here.

Pacquiao, the boxing champion is seeking P75 million in damages against Edwin G. Espejo, chair of the NUJP in South Cotabato, Sarangani and General Santos City.

Espejo writes for the Asian Correspondent. He also maintains a column called "Pacquiao Watch" and Southern Comfort. He was former editor-in-chief of Sun.Star General Santos.

Pacquiao's case stemmed from the recent articles of Espejo, which appeared at online news outfits Asian Correspondent and MindaNews.

At the Asian Correspondent, the piece was titled "Stolen car dealer finds refuge in Pacman mansion," while MindaNews titled it "Dealer of stolen cars last seen in Pacman mansion."