Manny Pacquiao was the Philippine flag carrier during the opening ceremony in the 2008 beijing olympics.

I was very excited and very proud to see Manny Pacquaio as the flag bearer for the Philippines in the opening of the 2008 Beijing Olympics on 8-8-08. Pacquaio's appointment was approved by the Philippine Olympic Commitee and the Beijing Organizing Commitee. This is the first time that the Philippine flag bearer is not a participating athlete. Manny Pacquaio deserves the honor because he has brought honor to the Philippines in the sport of boxing. Miguel Molina stepped aside gallantly to give way to Manny as the Philippine flag bearer. Miguel Molina is considered to be the most outstanding male athlete in the last 2007 South East Asian Games in Thailand winning five gold medals in swimming.