...boxer and lawyer;pacquiao vs santiago - who will win?

Are you saying that since Pacquiao is not well-versed in politics that he should be handled with kid gloves and every move and statement he makes should be taken lightly? We know that he's not versed in politics - so why did he run? Can he stick it out in this corrupt and dirty world of politics? Politics is not for the faint-hearted nor for the innocent. Expecting not to hear from Santiago (who spearheaded this bill and even wrote to the Church to explain her side) is not a realistic scenario. And even Santiago is entitled to her opinion as much as Manny does. Last time I remembered, she is part of the Senate.

Well, I am one those persons who were in complete disbelief but not really shocked and surprised when Manny Pacquiao was elected Congressman. Nonetheless, his future constituents elected him and as an individual, and I respect this decision. But Manny in the halls of Congress and debating about a particular bill is not a vision I am expecting from him. Sure, he was green but I think he knows as a professional boxer to pick his fights well (literally and metaphorically speaking). I don't want to know what was on his mind when he did join the debate but I find myself struggling not to laugh when I did hear his 'arguments' (the term is being used loosely). I think nobody here wants to deny Pacman his rights to be heard or support his causes, but if he does do it publicly, I hoped it was more than being a religious person and a member of the Catholic Church. I think he also needs to think about people's feelings regarding the subject without the religious attachments. Regarding Lea, I love her comment about Pacman and 'freedom of expression. She hit the nail on the head.

I don't even think he's knowledgeable enough to understand why this bill is being introduce more now than ever. the church is old, very very old and some of their ways are obselete. it's sad that he thinks he can be a hero in this kind of arena, which we mostly know that he wouldn't. manny should honestly stay away from this instead and focus on the small problems he can take care of like bills for athletes benefit

I don't know how will that end up but i don't want to find out since most people takes it personally.

Well, I would never dream of going against her in any debate. I think I will be stumped by every rebuttal and response that she makes. Maybe I will question my reasoning in the idea of participating in a debate with her. I would agree on you on Pacquiao. Regarding the two said people on the particular context of the RH Bill, I think I have an idea why she (and the others) said what they said but I will never be particularly sure. I think you made a good point on saying that Manny as a Congressman has a right to voice his opinions as any Filipino citizen. I just hope he doesn't get the role of being a pawn in this bill becuase the Church representatives say that his popularity might influence the outcome of the bill.