Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Nice Try Pacman!

It can be remembered that the world-famous, boxing hero, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao “gave in” to the desire of those people who requested him to run for a post in the Philippine elections, second monday of May 2007. There were two positions he was choosing: the mayoralty and the congressional posts. Yet before the deadline of the filing of the Certificate of Candidacy, the “Pambansang Kamao” (National Fist) had decided to vie for a seat in the Philippine Congress.

There had been hundreds, if not thousands, of news and blogs by Filipino people expressing their sentiments to Manny. All of these boiled down to one message: “Please don't run.” Despite the negative feedback of the people, he insisted to run and and compete against the incumbent congressman in their district. As expected he lost; and take note, vote discrepancy was very significant. It was like Manny only got 10 per cent of the total voting population and the rest went to this opponent.

Nice try Manny! Maybe you're only for boxing!

8 comments:

  1. manny pacquiao is truly famous. now, ive seen his billboards all around. plus he is now a nike endorser! Judy Buckley

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  2. I say Manny, leave the politics to the politicians and just concentrate on what you're really good at: boxing and making your country proud!

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  3. Manny Pacquiao the boxer ran for the Congress in the Philippines? How can he managed that??

    Cliff Redman

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  4. I'm from the bay area and a great fan of Manny. I have watched him in Vegas and he's one of the most incredible boxers I've ever seen.

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  5. I do not know if he is a great government official, but I think Manny Pacquaio is a brilliant boxer. He's the best in the whole world!

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  6. Yeah manny is just fabulous. And I can't imagine him as a government official :)

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  7. I think Manny is more of a boxer than a government official. He's a born boxer!

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  8. He totally lost his mind there. I mean i would not want a congressman who could barely speak straight and correct english. No offense but its the truth. he better off in the ring than in politics.

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