Manny Pacquiao Discusses His Latest Endeavor – 24/7 Visa® Prepaid Debit + Remit Card

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Helping his countrymen is top of mind even as Pacquiao approaches big fight against Juan Manuel Marquez

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Eight-division boxing world champion Manny Pacquiao discusses his latest business venture: 24/7 Visa® Prepaid Debit + Remit Card.

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Even as Pacquiao prepares to face Juan Manuel Marquez for the third time in Saturday’s showdown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, he has the well being of his fellow Filipinos in mind.

“24/7 Card is the all-new Visa debit card that allows people to send money to family and friends around the world for a low cost,” Pacquiao explains. “This is the first debit plus remit card designed especially for Filipinos who work hard to support their families back at home. Now Filipinos and other immigrants have an affordable, secure and convenient way to send money to their loved ones overseas.”

A native Filipino and national hero, Pacquiao has played a key role in developing 24/7 Card, which will make it easier and less costly for Filipino immigrants to send much needed financial support to their families in the Philippines. “Helping the Filipino community and families is a cause very close to my heart,” explains Pacquiao. “I am pleased to bring to our community a product that will help improve the lives of my countrymen around the world. 24/7 Card is my card.”

To hear Manny Pacquiao speak more about his latest business venture and his commitment to helping Filipinos all around the world, view his interview at http://vimeo.com/album/1745531. Additional footage and photos are also available.

For more information about 24/7 Card, please visit www.247card.com

About 24/7 Card

24/7 Card is the all-new prepaid debit and remit card available for Filipinos and immigrants living and working in the United States. It features an all-new, one-two combo “Debit + Remit” benefits in one powerful card. The Smarter Way to Bank and Send Money™, 24/7 Card empowers users with their very own card account to securely manage personal finances, as well as conveniently send money to their loved ones around the world — 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with operations in Manila, Philippines, 24/7 Card provides thousands of convenient load and re-load locations. 24/7 Visa Prepaid Card is issued by Central National Bank pursuant to a license from VISA U.S.A.; Member FDIC. Funds are insured up to $250,000 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Use of card subject to funds availability. Transaction fees, terms, and conditions apply. See Cardholder Agreement for complete details.

About Manny Pacquiao

Born and raised in the Philippines, Manny Pacquiao is a professional boxer and Filipino politician. The first eight-division world champion, Pacquiao has won six world titles, including championship titles in four different weight classes. The current WBO Welterweight World Champion, Pacquiao was also named the “Fighter of the Decade” for the 2000s by the Boxing Writers Association of America. He is widely recognized as the number one pound-for-pound best boxer in the world. Pacquiao is deeply committed to improving quality of life for Filipinos around the world — a commitment he upholds as an elected representative in the House of Representatives in his native country.

About the Interviewer, Antoinette Taus

Antoinette Taus is a celebrated singer, actor and spokesperson. She began appearing in commercials at the age of four and soon became a star in Philippine music, movies, theater and television. As a representative of the Philippines, she was selected to host the BBC Millennium Celebration, which was broadcast worldwide. With several hit television shows, films and chart topping albums under her belt, she is now based in Los Angeles where she continues to pursue her dream of becoming one of the top entertainers in the world.

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