An Addendum to My Pacquiao for President Post
Thank God!
A few days ago, some guy named Bob Arum told everybody that he’s certain Manny Pacquiao could be president when he reaches 42.
Pacquiao however, in one of the few things he has done right outside the ring, told my favorite [italics mine] sportscasters, Dyan Castillejo and no other than Ronnie Nathanielsz that he is not even thinking about presidency.
What a relief for me and the 90 million plus Filipinos. At least, straight from the horse’s mouth, we are assured that we will not have another Noynoy Aquino for the next ten years or so.
“Wala sa isip ko yan. Kung anong katungkulan ko ngayon, ‘yun ang nasa isip ko,” said the boxing superstar and lawmaker from Saranggani.
For the first time outside the ring, I can say that I’m proud of you, Manny. But you may want to look for another boxing promoter as Bob Arum will surely leave you just like how Kris Aquino dumped James Yap.
The eight-division champ added: “Makaserbisyo ng totoo, makatulong sa kapwa, maraming nangangailangan ng tulong na kelangan nating aksyunan.”
Thanks a lot, Pac! MM
Pacquiao To Be President at 42?
I know it sounds silly. But some people think it’s worth a try.
Top Rank chief promoter Bob Arum made an assertion in a recent interview by Examiner.com that boxing champ Manny Pacquiao is going to be the president of the Philippines after his 42nd birthday.
“I tell you, Pacquiao will become the president when he reaches 42,” said Arum. By the way, for those of you not familiar with him, he’s the old, fat man you always see kissing Pacquiao’s ass everytime Pacman wins a match.
I clicked on Examiner.com before writing this and no, it’s not a porn site. Maybe Bob Arum was just misquoted as saying “Manny Villar will become president when he reaches 42”. But as far as I know, Pacquiao is the only Manny who could ask Arum to come to his home in Gensan tonight and pluck his underarm hair. And if I’m not mistaken, Villar is in his 50’s already!
“He is a work in progress conceivably learning the arts and wiles of politics and I believe he is going to be very successful in what he does and what he will do as a politician to the best of the Philippines.”
Yeah right.
If Pacman’s gonna be a good president, then I’m a cauliflower.
What irks me more is when he said that he will be more than delighted if the extremely intelligent [italics mine] Sarangani congressman actually becomes president in the next decade.
I hate to think that Pacquiao’s such a dumbass that he would actually tag on to someone’s political/corporate/whatever ambitions for his/her own interest. Yes, Pacquiao helps the needy, but come on, being the most powerful person in this country requires some brains. Not to mention parents who were also politicians before.
Look, I love Pacquiao like I love the tinapa vendor’s daughter across the street. Though it took me some time (and tons of beer), I actually respected his decision to run for congress. Not because I was 2000% certain he would lose, but because if he really wants to help people, that’s his right.
But running a country is no joke. You could not just ask that tinapa vendor’s daughter to be president when she reaches 42. (Unless something really weird happens). Pacquiao is the best in the world in boxing. But not the best choice to be a leader to more than 100 million people.
For Arum, I know it was just his opinion. But please, if you’re that filthy rich and powerful in the world of sports, maybe you would want to watch your mouth next time. You know, we Filipinos take things seriously. If Manny wins in 2022 elections, it’s gonna be your fault.
Or if you were just a little drunk and tipsy when you said that, that’s understandable. I say a lot of filthy things too when I’m under the influence of alcohol. (But you’re still nuts!) MM
Heroes Among Us
Once again, it’s that time of the year when bloggers around the world come up with a review of the events that rocked the year.
So, here’s my very own list of the people who spelled the difference for mankind (Filipinos, at least) over the past 12 months:
(No thanks to websites like spot.PH, professional heckler, Yahoo! Fit to Post blogs and TV shows like Dokumentado, etc. for stealing their idea.)
1. Raissa Laurel, the bar exam blast victim – For being an inspiration and providing us a face of hope despite losing her legs in a grenade blast last Bar Exams in front of the De La Salle University in Taft Avenue, Manila.
2. Manny Pacquiao – Now considered as one of the greatest fighters of all time, the Pacman (aka Peoples’ Champ, Fighting Congressman, Pambansang Kamao, Wapakman) has once again made Filipinos proud as he brought home his eighth title, the most by an individual in different weight divisions so far, after an impressive win against Mexican Antonio Margarito. (And also for a remarkable song number in Jimmy Kimmel Live with no other than Will Ferrell!)
You be the judge!
3. Precinct Count Optical Scanner (PCOS) Machine – Despite technical problems, the PCOS machine has done its job in the very first full automated election in the country. Plus, Smartmatics’ Cesar Flores is one hot hunk. Congress, time to ammend the constitution to make the elections happen once every two weeks… and make Cesar Flores a naturalized Filipino citizen!
4. The PH Azkals and the Golden Boys in Asiad – Our athletes hit a buzzer-beater when Biboy Rivera, Dennis Orcollo, and Rey Saludar claimed the gold medals in their respective sport disciplines to save the day for the Philippines in the Guangzhou Asian Games.
And just before the year ended, the once underdogs Philippine Football Team did the unexpected when they upset defending champs Viet Nam, 2-0 and posted draws against Singapore and Myanmar to barge in for the first time in the semifinal knock out stage of the AFF Suzuki Cup.
The Azkals bowed however to Indonesia as Christian Gonzales scored a goal each in their two meetings that ended PH’s cinderella campaign in the biggest football tournament in the region.
But their impressive performance stirred the basketball-crazed nation as football (or soccer, as most of the Filipinos call the beautiful game) becomes more and more popular every day, urging the ‘higher guys’ to bid to host the next Suzuki Cup in 2012.
With gritty attackers and a formidable defense (and not to mention being the best looking squad in Asia), a bigger and brighter future awaits the Azkals. Their ultimate goal: 2016 world cup.
(Just in: The Philippines was awarded the Fair Play award in the AFF Suzuki Cup. Congratulations!)
5. Roel Dinglasan, entomologist
and biologist – Battling one of the deadliest diseases in the world, Roel Dinglasan made some waves in the medical community as he developed a vaccine against Malaria last January. Malaria kills one child every five seconds, mostly in Africa, and his vaccine is a major development in the field of medicine. Dinglasan works at John Hopkins University Hospital in Maryland, USA and was featured in Time Magazine for his big contribution in saving millions of lives.
Runner ups: Charice, Brillante Mendoza, Nonito Donaire, University of the Philippines – National Institute of Geological Science (UP-NIGS), Django Bustamante, and Cristeta Comerford. MM
YESSIR! 
