Manny Pacquiao shouldn't meddle in the issue regarding RH BIll..

Oh. I disagree with this... While I do agree that he should get himself updated about the amendments made since he last reviewed the bill, and study it carefully first. I think to say that he should not 'meddle' with the issue or completely stay out of it is a little too much. For one thing he has a right to his opinion and his beliefs, and a right to express them. Another, he is a duly elected congressman, he has the right, no... the duty(!) to get involved in the making of laws. It is part of his job description. And with all due respect to the good Senator Santiago, she can have a very sharp tongue sometimes (lots of times? =P )... but her statement can be taken or seen as her belittling Pacquiao. Obviously, Senator Santiago is more... shall we say... intellectually equipped than Pacquiao, but she seemed to imply that the only thing he is good at is boxing and that he has no right to be in congress where he was elected into... And that's just my personal opinion. Peace! =)

I super agree that Pacman should not meddle in the RH Bill. I respect his opinions but then I think those people who have had good education and background about the bill should be the ones debating over it. I dont believe that he has read or understand the whole bill what with his busy training schedule. I wish he would just allow his fellow congressmen to study it instead of blabbering wrong things about it.

Hi there, I guess Manny Pacquiao has the right to meddle with the issue regarding the Reproductive Health bill in spite of his long absence in the senate. He only wants the best for the Filipino people. I believe that RH bill is not the solution to alleviate poverty in the Philippines. The corrupt government and non government officials should be blamed for the increasing poverty rate in the country. The "utang na loob" and cronyism are the things that should be really eradicated in the filipino culture

It's always prudent to be prepared when delving into discussions, especially those discussions that would significantly affect the people. I think I understand why Pacquiao participated in the discussion. I too am opposed to the RH Bill for I view it as unnecessary and could be used again by scrupulous government people for corruption. Yet, Pacquiao should not have participated unless he had really prepared himself by doing research on the status of the proposed bill.

Just like in your discussion I cannot relate. For I didn't heard the news for quite sometime now. As far as I know one person must understand first the subject that is being tackle being taking or making some opinion. I hope Manny review or read the RH Bill before joining to the present discussion.

I think we all have the right to choose, I believe that Manny is just expressing his stand on the issue. He's not only a sportsman but also a Public Official who has constituencies to serve, above all he's a lawmaker who has a direct obligation and responsibility whether to pass the bill or not.

I agree with Miriam Santiago too. Maybe there are other things that Manny can do in Congress aside from a representative speaker for this Bill. Maybe people who send Manny to represent the pro-bill, believes that since Manny is well-known and well-loved by the people, would also capable to convince the nation to be against the so-much talked RH Bill. Aren't they just taking advantage of Manny's popularity in this point of time? Can they be sure that if Manny would campaign being Pro-RH Bill, he himself would not turn his back to what his is campaining? Isn't it that even his wife admitted that they are on doing that? Meaning, they know that there was nothing wrong with that. It's just so happen now, Manny being known to be a God-fearing citizen, they saw a chance of possibility that Manny can do something effective in campaigning against the bill. Oh well, that is life, and that's only how I see what's happening in politics. Happy mylotting.

I think Manny should re-think of his stand on this one. His advisors might be the ones who told him to where he should stand on this issue. But since we are living in a democratic country who are we to tell Manny, right? It's his choice but then again he is no ordinary citizen like us. He should have undertand and study all of what the RH bill entails for. I am actually looking forward for the house debate and what would Manny say during that debate/deliberation. :)

Senator Miriam is a genius, but she shouldn't meddle with the Pacman. She might get swallowed.

Manny Pacquiao should stay away from it, for one reason. Not only he has limited logical thinking in this issue and doesn't have a legitimate explanation and he has focus more on boxing instead for the last few months instead of the things in the office. he never should have run in the first place. he's seriously making a fool of himself because of this. upsetting as it is, he should have run for executive position.

I'm sure Manny just wants to help making Philippines better but this is something he should just leave to the veterans of the field, to the people who knows how the system works. Frankly, if he wants to help, he should at least learn the basics.

Manny has the right to air his side. However, he should have had a thorough study about the bill. Especially when his wife herself confessed in one of her interviews that she was using contraceptives.

Why not? Everybody has the right to express his/her own view on a particular matter. RH Bill issue is more than just a legislation concocted by law makers; this is as well an issue on morality, the norm with which our country has been soaked with for many years. I believe, Manny Pacquiao is just expressing himself and standing on his belief. There is nothing wrong with that. Furthermore, everybody should also make his/her stand to this particular issue since this will truly affect our society. The pros and cons have been given already. I just hope and pray that the debate in congress would end soon and that righteousness shall flourish in the end. Oh, by the way, I am an ANTI-RH BILL. Let God reign in our country Philippines.

I am pro-RH bill, but I respect Manny's opinion. Considering, he is a congressman, it is not only his right but his obligation to meddle in the issue regarding RH bill. In fact, I admire him more when he made a strong stand on this. This goes to show that he is not just a dummy.

i strongly agree with you too. This is not just a matter of who wins or lose, this is a bill that will affect everyone in the Philippines--people with different views and beliefs-

first, i have it when Manny asked a certain topic (i forgot what topic it was) about RH bill. he asked it twice in one session hearing only, when that topic was tackled already yesterday. and as for Santiago, for me she has no right to order or to tell Manny that he should not meddle about this bill. she is not in the right position to tell Manny what to do and what not to do. bottom line is, Manny just like any other people has freedom of speech. but in his case, he is a congressman, a well known person. and if he wants to talk about such a controversial topic he should make sure he wont ask a certain question and open a certain topic over and over again, he is just wasting time. he should make sure he is capable of discussing about RH bill.