Philippine Police Chief Accepts Charity Boxing Challenge from Duterte's Son

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Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III has accepted a charity boxing match challenge from Davao City Acting Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte, with the proceeds going to relief efforts for those affected by widespread flooding in Metro Manila and other areas due to the southwest monsoon and recent tropical cyclones. The boxing match is scheduled to take place on July 27 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, with each round sponsored and the proceeds donated to charity.

Key Takeaways:

  • PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III has accepted a charity boxing match challenge from Davao City Acting Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte to raise funds for those affected by floods in Metro Manila and other areas.
  • The boxing match will take place on July 27 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, with each round sponsored by different individuals or organizations.
  • The proceeds of the match will be donated to charity, with PNP Chief Torre pledging to donate his share to those affected by the typhoon and flood.
  • This is not the first time that Duterte threatened physical harm on the PNP chief, with Duterte previously threatening to slap PNP Chief Torre when he was the regional director of Police Regional Office-Davao.
  • PNP Chief Torre plans to hit the gym on Thursday for a quick workout to prepare for the match, which will be held at 9 a.m. on July 27.

Statistics:

  • The boxing match is scheduled to take place on July 27 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
  • The match will consist of 12 rounds, with each round sponsored by different individuals or organizations.
  • PNP Chief Torre has pledged to donate his share of the proceeds to those affected by the typhoon and flood.
  • The funds raised from the match will be donated to charity, with specific details on the beneficiaries to be announced later.

Sources:

  • PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III's statement at a press briefing held at Camp Crame, as quoted in [Rappler] (no date).
  • Duterte challenges PNP chief to a fistfight, as reported in [Philippine Daily Inquirer] (no date).
  • PNP Chief Torre proposes a charity boxing match to raise funds for victims of flooding, as reported in [INQ7.net] (no date).