MANILA -- (UPDATED) Malacanang and Vice President Jejomar Binay congratulated boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao, whose win against American fighter Brandon Rios in Macau on Sunday meant a lot to the country, which has been battered by disasters.

In an interview with radio dzMM, Secretary Herminio Coloma of the Presidential Communications Operations Office said Pacquiao's win will definitely boost the morale of those affected by super typhoon "Yolanda."

“Muli niyang pinagbuklod ang puso at isipan ng mga mamamayan na nahaharap sa matinding pagsubok dala ng sunud-sunod na trahedya,” he said.

Coloma also said President Benigno Aquino III believes that the Filipinos, like Pacquiao, will be able to come out strong after all these disasters and rise again.

“Tulad ni Manny, magiting nating haharapin at pagtatagumpayan ang lahat ng hamon at suliranin na ating binabalikat,” he said. “Sa gitna ng matinding laban, lubos na nasusukat at nakikilala ang tatag ng pagkatao ng lahing Pilipino.”

In a separate statement, Binay said: “I would like to thank Manny for dedicating his win to the Filipino people. He is an inspiration to his kababayans and a reminder that the Filipino can rise above adversity and weather any storm.”

Pacquiao offered his win to his countrymen, especially those who were affected by super typhoon Yolanda.

At the Tacloban Astrodome, Filipinos went wild as they cheered for their idol.

In an interview after his fight, Pacquiao said he was sure “they’re so happy right now.”

He told them: “For those affected by the typhoon, I will see you there.”