Viewing of Pacquiao fight free in Manila

MANILA, Philippines - Manila residents will have an opportunity to watch for free Manny Pacquiao’s boxing match with Jessie Vargas at seven venues in the city tomorrow, Mayor Joseph Estrada announced yesterday.

The venues for free viewing are the Del Pan Sports Complex, Tondo Sports Complex, Patricia covered basketball court in District 2, Rasac covered court in District 3, Tolentino Sports Complex, San Andres Sports Complex and Sarmiento covered court in District 6. 

Estrada said special seats would be provided to senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

The city government will no longer distribute tickets for the Pacquiao-Vargas fight.

The free viewing is sponsored by the city of Manila and Solar Entertainment Corp.