GMA Pacmania Weekend today, tom

MANILA, Philippines - GMA Network pays tribute to the greatest pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Manny Pacquiao, through a series of special events dubbed as Pacmania Weekend today and tomorrow, Nov. 21.

A tribute to the 8th Wonder of the World, the Kapuso network welcomes Pacquiao, who is fresh from a sensational win over Mexican fighter Antonio Margarito and has now become the first Filipino and Asian boxer to win eight world titles in eight different weight divisions.

As the Filipino boxing icon arrives today, GMA will cover his homecoming with an up-to-the-minute flash reports featuring exclusive interviews and inside scoops on his condition and plans after his historic match in Dallas.

The Sabado Pacman Power fever will start in the afternoon with Pacquiao’s live guesting in Startalk TX hosted by Ricky Lo, Lolit Solis, Butch Francisco and Joey de Leon. It will be followed with a grand homecoming concert at SM Mall of Asia titled, King of the Ring, a Show Me Da Manny special where Kapuso stars honor Pacquiao with production numbers and surprises. Fans and supporters may troop to the venue to join in the party and cheer on the Pambansang Kamao.

The celebration will continue tomorrow as the Kapuso Film Festival will air Manny’s Anak ng Kumander under his own film outfit, MP Promotions.

The Pacman Day will heat up on Sunday as Party Pilipinas will throw a grand hero’s welcome and homecoming party for Pacquiao with the theme Fearless serving only the hippest beat and exciting production numbers. Not to be missed is Pacquiao’s performance on stage together with the stars of Party Pilipinas.

Pacquiao’s home network will prepare a Kapuso Thanksgiving lunch at the GMA compound with network officers led by chairman and CEO lawyer Felipe Gozon. The grand bash has become part of his homecoming tradition since becoming the station’s prized talent.

What’s more, Pacman will grace Showbiz Central and answer live the questions of hosts Pia Guanio, Raymond Gutierrez, John “Sweet” Lapus and Rufa Mae Quinto.

Wrapping up the tribute is the special telecast of his grand homecoming concert at SM Mall of Asia.