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Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao Another True Filipino Hero

S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew-in a few days ago;Pacquiao vs. Cotto poster for the Las Vegas title fight President Barack Obama was in Japan and Singapore for the APEC Summit; Philippine President Gloria Arroyo will soon fly to China as part of Obama's 'advance team' but all anyone can talk about in these islands is Manny Pacquiao! At present, he's likely the only 'kabayan' Filipinos everywhere can point to with pride.

Not just fame, and a disarmingly charming personality, the 'Pacman' also has skill and talent to boot. If he wins his latest fight against Miguel Cotto, he would become the first boxer ever to win seven boxing titles in seven weight divisions.

And while some of his fans have gotten used to their 'Pacman' flooring his opponents one after the other, there still is a nationwide angst before a title fight. Pacquiao hams it up between two ladies at the Wild Card Gym in Los AngelesAnd why shouldn't there be—national heroes like Manny Pacquiao are a rarity these days. All we read about in the papers or see on the evening news are corrupt politicians, crooked public servants, 'kotong' cops on the take, the list goes on and on. Like Efren Peñaflorida (whom we featured in our previous editorial), 'kabayans' that Filipinos can proudly look up to have grown scarcer over the years. Thus when a Manny Pacquiao, an Arnel Pineda, or a Charice Pempengco attain global fame, it is a time of great rejoicing. Their contributions may not be advancements in science and technology—decades of corruption plus an inferior education system has placed such achievements out of our reach—but they are significant achievements none-the-less. Should Manny defeat his opponent, he will attain what no other boxer has has attained. And in case he doesn't, he will still be the hero of Filipinos everywhere.   


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Name: JRH
City/State/Country: mtl can
IP Address: 66.131.95.130

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I agree Mr. Jones of Alabama. Fred Roach (3 Trainer of the Year awards), suffers from Parkinson's disease, knows best. Our champion should consider quitting after the possible Mayweather fight next year. Manny has faced & encountered other champions who are not exactly softies. They could equally do damage to their opponents. So, the possibility that Manny might have a neurodegenerative disorder is very high. He received quiet a few hard blows during his previous fights. Okay, he won. He's our champion but just look at Muhammad Ali now; slow movement, verbal hesitancy, & constant shaking. I don't want to see that later on. His real battle will be in congress against unbelievable & windy boxers.


Name: S.Brannon
City/State/Country: United Kingdom
IP Address: 88.105.215.201

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I have lived in UK more than where I was born (in the Philippines), but remain loyal to my own kababayan. I am very proud for the success/victory of Manny Pacquiao. He has put the Philippines back to history for all to see/read.


Name: Mark
City/State/Country: Auburn, Washington
IP Address: 96.26.216.228

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Mayweather said that he is better than The Pacman and he should get a bigger slice of the pie which is 65%. How about this suggestion, whoever wins will get 65% and the loser gets the rest..How about that?


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