Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, who gave his countrymen something to cheer and
be happy about is trully a modern day hero. Not only that he was able
to truly unite the Filipino people even for a short time. He also
provided us with a world class entertainment and a world class boxing
perfomance. The Filipino people is truly grateful and proud of you
Manny.
What I am really concerned now is that even a mighty and popular figure
from the sports world is not immune to the dirty but exciting field of
politics here in the Philippines. I have read in the newspaper that
when Manny arrives from the U.S. he will not be able to attend the
party and the welcome activities prepared by the City of Manila for
him. Instead he will be going to the affair to be hosted by the current
Department of Environment and Natural Resources secretary Lito Atienza.
This despite the tradition of the City of Manila that they always
welcome Manny when he arrives from abroad after every fight. The
obvious reason maybe is that the current mayor of Manila is Fred Lim
who beat Ali Atienza last election and that Pacquiao is very close to
the Atienzas. Hmmmm maybe Pacquiao united the Filipinos for a brief
time but he also divided Manila because of this.
I forgot that Manny Pacquiao run and lost last elections in his home
province. Maybe he is not only a sportsman but also a politician.
Almost..........
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