Pineda, who is also associated with the Philippine Olympic Committee(POC),conducted the test at around mid-afternoon and then promptly returned back to Manila later in the day bringing with him the sample specimens.
Two samples labeled 'A' and 'B' and totaling 100ml. where taken by Pineda and will be sent to Thailand, Malaysia or China for further analysis.
"We're bringing the samples to this country because we don't have a Wada-accredites testing here," said Pineda.
The test was in compliance with the order of the Nevada State Athletic Commissions under chjairman Pat Lundvall for both Pacquiao and American Floyd Mayweather Jr. to submit themselves for a urine test within the next 48 hours in an effort to save their proposed March 13 mega-welterweight fight following a major disagreement on drug testing procedures.
Keith Kizer, the executive director of the Nevada-based commissions, said possible fines or suspension will be meted on either fighter in the event they failed to comply with the requirements.
"I don't know if this will help the chances of the fight happening. But will all this talk of drug tests, let's actually do one," Kizer said.
The Mayweather camp has yet to announce when teh flmboyant boxing superstar will undergo the same test.
According to Pineda, results of the test will either be sent to his office or to the Games and Amusements Board under chairman Eric Buhain.
It was Buhain who requested Pineda to go to General Santos City and conduct the test.
Pacquiao quickly took the test as his family is set to celebrate the birthday of his eldest daughter, Mary Divine Grace.
Despite the first positive sign that both fighters are not walking away from what many expects to be the richest bout in boxing history, both camps remain adamant on their respective demands on how to go about the blood testing procedure prior to the fight.
Bob Arum, whose Top Rank Promotions holds the right on the 31-year old Filipino boxing champ, had given the Mayweather camp a final-offer on Sunday, proposing three blood tests on each of the fighters and none within 30 days of the fight.
Pacquiao has said he fears having blood drawn less than 30 days before the fight would weaken him.
But Mayweather's camp issued a statement the following day indicating Pacquiao's reluctance to undergo blood testing within 30 days before the fight remained a stumbling block.
"Let the record be clear: Manny Pacquiao and his promotor Bob Arum are threatening to walk away from the largest fight in history," said in the statement released by Mayweather and Golden Boy Promotions.
SOURCE: PEOPLE'S JOURNAL
AUTHOR: GERRY RAMOS
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