Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is absolutely ecstatic after boxer Aira Villegas secured a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.

Pacquiao, former senator, took to Facebook to express joy and pride after Villegas’ thrilling Olympic feat.

“Another proud moment for the Philippines! 🇵🇭 🥉” he said in his social media post.

“Congratulations Aira Villegas for winning bronze in boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympics! We, the Filipinos, are incredibly proud of you. Salamat, Aira! Mabuhay ka! 🇵🇭 #ProudFilipino #PinoyPride,” he said.

Villegas scooped the bronze in the boxing women’s 50kg at Paris Olympics. She settled for bronze after falling to beat her Turkish opponent who advanced to the gold-medal match by unanimous decision.