Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has visited the Philippine Consulate in Dubai, on the first stop of his trip to the city. He met with consulate officials and inquired about the status of his countrymen in the emirate. Pacquiao is in Dubai for the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games to be played this weekend. He serves as a playing-coach for the Mahindra Enforcers side, who are scheduled to face the Alaska Aces team on Friday at Al Wasl Sports Club.

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