Solar Sports represented by president Wilson Tieng (far left) and chairman William Tieng (2nd from left) signed a contract with GMA Network, represented by president and CEO Atty. Felipe Gozon (2nd from right) and executive vice president and COO Mr. Gilberto Duavit Jr. (far right), for a partnership in TV coverage of Manny Pacquiao's (center) boxing matches.

Among the guests at the party were (from left) Kapuso hunk Alfred Vargas, Philippine Star columnist Joanne Rae Ramirez, Mrs. Beng, and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Lito Atienza with Solar Sports president Wilson Tieng.

Paolo Bediones hosts the party's program.

SexBomb's Rochelle Pangilinan sang songs from her album Roc-A-Holic released in 2007 (click here for video of her performance).

Pacquiao's avid supporter, Ilocos Sur Governor Luis "Chavit" Singson (left), converses with Sec. Lito Atienza.

Paolo and Rochelle get the guests going with a raffle.

Philippine R&B Prince Jay-R sings his hit song "Bakit Pa?" 

Kapuso stars Dingdong Dantes, Lian Paz and Paolo Contis share a table.

24 Oras and Saksi news anchors Mel Tiangco and Mike Enriquez enjoy the show while waiting for the boxing champ to arrive.

A surprise guest that evening was Kapamilya star Claudine Barretto. With her in this photo are husband Raymart Santiago a Kapuso star (right), GMA Network VP for Entertainment TV Marivin Arayata (next to Claudine) and Raymart's brother Reilly Pablo Santiago Jr.

The Master Showman proudly wears his  Kapuso jacket and a Manny Pacquiao button.

Manny finally arrived, accompanied by GMA-7 Program Manager Redgie Magno (left), Pacquiao's chief-of-staff Jake Joson and Manny's business manager Eric Pineda.

As soon as Pacman entered Renaissance Hotel, he was mobbed by his waiting fans.

Manny greets GMA-7's big boss Atty. Gozon.

Manny says hello to all his guests and says sorry for being late. "Galing pa kasi akong Gensan [General Santos City]," the boxing champ explains.

Mike Enriquez, who also happens to be GMA Network's Senior Vice President for Radio, greets and congratulates Manny for his latest success.

Atty. Gozon, Paolo and Mr. Duavit offer a toast for Manny.

Solar's Mr. Wilson and William Tieng were invited onstage to sign the partnership deal with GMA Network on covering the boxing matches of Manny.

In his speech, Mr. Wilson Tieng congratulates GMA-7 and Manny on their signed deal. 

Manny later signed a two-year contract with GMA-7 formalizing his status as a Kapuso artist. The contract includes a sitcom that  Manny will do with former boxer turned comedian Onyok Velasco and his songwriter Lito Camo. Looking on (standing from left) are Pacquiao's lawyer Atty. Franklin Gacal, business manager Mr. Eric Pineda and chief-of-staff Jake Joson.

He later receives a gift from GMA-7, given to him by Mr. Duavit and Atty. Gozon—a crystal sculpture made by world renowned glass sculptor Ramon Orlina.

Manny sings "Lahing Pinoy" with his songwriter Lito Camo.

Manny receives a letter from Claudine and Raymart's daughter Sabina. Manny is the godfather of Sabina.

Pia Arroyo-Magalona and daughter Maxene Magalona pose for a picture with Manny. 

Manny stood up from his chair to pose with former basketball star turned actor Benjie Paras and his family. "Mukha kasi akong bata kung nakaupo ako," Pacquiao said. From left: Benjie's wife Lyxen Diomampo, Kobe (Benjie's 11-year-old son), Benjie, Manny, and Andre (Benjie's 13-year-old son).