LAS VEGAS -- The Philippines is asking boxing idol Manny Pacquaio to stay away.

He was expected home for a national day of celebration in his honor on Friday, after he won a big match this past weekend.

But the country's health secretary told him to wait a few days to make sure he doesn't have the H1N1 virus.

Pacquaio is with family in California now, and his celebration has been delayed.