On a man named Manny Pacquiao
By vesuvius
@vesuvius (1677)
Philippines
March 10, 2007 10:47pm CST
For many Filipinos, boxer Manny Pacquiao is a living hero. Having grabbed several international titles in his sport, this man will surely be remembered by every Filipino individual for his contribution in boosting the morale of the ever-disappointed nation. Recently however, the buzz that he'll run for public office in South Cotabato bothered many Filipinos. If he wins, he'll be the most famous political dummy in the country. Imagine that! A boxer-congressman who'll certainly be manipulated by the professionally corrupt individuals in the district. Poor Manny, we all know his good intentions in uplifting the upset Mindanaoans, but being a nation's pride would have been enough.. In the time remaining may he be enlightened..
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@pelo26 (1552)
• Philippines
11 Mar 07
Let us give him his chance my friend. Public service is best served from the heart. Manny is one of the Filipinos I can truly believe who is patriotic. We have read and heard about his dealings with his past promoters who have tried to trick him out of his earnings and they were dealt with swiftly. If Manny really wants to fight in the political arena, he's got the discipline to do so. My only regret is that we'll be losing a great boxing champion. Boxing and politics can't mix. Manny must choose.
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@mikeashiyna (170)
• Philippines
11 Mar 07
hmm i think its still better for him to stay with boxing and leave politics to politicians one can serve the public even if you are not going to enter politics you have the charisma and magnet to pull people so why not do that as a regular citizen
@thrwbckjay67 (2870)
• United States
12 Mar 07
being that I am a Filipino-American, I don't really know much about the politics in the Philippines. I can only speak about Manny the boxer...
Personally, even if he were qualified for the position, I would think that now is a terrible time for him to enter the political arena. He's almost unanimously the second best pound-for-pound boxer in a division where the money is gravitating and the big name fights with fighters like Barerra or Marquez will be on the plate for the next couple of years.
If he chooses to enter the political arena, then so be it. You see, the beautiful thing about being a politician is that you can hire aides and people who know the system to assist you. They can be your eyes, ears, and decision-makers. I just think he should wait until after his boxing career is through, because if he can get those big name fights and then take that money back to the Philippines, he might be able to provide some financial benefit to the country.
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