By Leila Salaverria
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 15:55:00 11/15/2009
MANILA, Philippines -- It's not only Filipinos who are shouting in jubilation over Manny Pacquiao's victory.
Cambodians are also cheering for the Filipino boxer, who has gained a following in the Southeast Asian country, according to journalist Ung Chamroeun.
Chamroeun said in a live chat with this reporter, that the match between Pacquiao and Puerto Rican Manuel Cotto was broadcast live on free TV on the Cambodian Television Network (CTN). The airing was also uninterrupted by commercials. The match was also shown on two cable channels.
Chamroeun said Cambodians had gathered in coffee shops to watch the much-awaited match.
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