After the much-touted victory of the Pambansang Kamao over the British slugger the Hitman Hatton, Pacquiao is now on the centerstage of the same but broader controversy which I think he had never learned something from.
Way back 2007, it can be noted when PacMan tried to infiltrate the mucky game of politics. It was after the fiasco of Jorge Solis to the world renowned pound-for-pound fighter. Like a grapevine, the issue of his entry resonated apace in the whole archipelago, given his celebrity status that could almost rival Hollywood star's. Resolute on his decision, Manny proceeded to his pursuit but unluckily, he was totally knocked out by Darlene Antonino-Custodio via 37,000 plus votes on the congressional run in the first district of South Cotabato and General Santos City. The "VOTE FOR MANNY" pins didn't work?! Sobering. It was rumored that he deluged the whole city with his wealth as part of his vote-buying activity but what really happened was a hoax. GenSan splurged, it's true! But still voted for Manny's contender. A magnificent parody, isn't it? Wise people. We really are born sly. Bravo! Maybe, it's one of the reasons why he suddenly transferred to Saranggani.
I wasn't surprised when the news paved its way to the scene, telling that Pacquiao will be running for the congressional berth again but now in Saranggani. Many had raised their brows, advising Manny to stay as a sports icon. He once said during an interview when asked about his dream endeavor, "Mataas na yung bunga nung itinanim kong puno. Next year mag-harvest na tayo.". Umm, Isn't it more apt to say "hinog" rather than "mataas"? Just a thought, has he really invested for this? What kind of politics is he envisioning? What are his basis that next year will be the reap period?
"Better life for the poor", his mantra. With that, his motive is truly commendable, the big BUT is if really holds it with conviction. However, the shibboleth he's trying to espouse is quite subtle and with the air of apathy hovering in the country, I guess he'll just be rebuffed. The fact that thrives in here is a diversity of illness we found incurable since then, thus employing an utterly abstract vision would just ensue to country-wide cynicism.
Eavesdrops say, his appropriation for the upcoming election is P 350 million. "holy mother of god!" that is what I have to say after reading Ellen Tordesilla's blog post in gmanews.tv last Tuesday, May 12. I wonder how many Filipinos can benefit from this amount if it would be used to produce jobs? Isn't that his aim? To help people make a better living. He can definitely venture out into his own business conglomerate. Applying simple math, if the law provides a ceiling of P 10 a candidate could spend for every registered voter, then there are 35 million who will vote in Saranggani. According to the World Factbook, the population of the country as of July 2008 totaled an entirety of 96 million plus. Thence, Saranggani represents 36.46% of the total population. Such a magnanimous place! Is it as large as Luzon? Visayas? Mindanao? Crap.
I really want to know what's behind all of this. Dub me a "cynic" but I find it better than to just let it slide its way. Does his companionship with Lito Atienza, who seems to be very adherent to him, and Gov. Chavit Singson, which almost all are cognizant of his umm.. ahh... ehh.. umm.. never mind.., have to do with this? A comment on blog post of Ellen caught my attention. "Tell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are." LOL. If this apophthegm holds true, pack up guys! WE ARE DOOMED!
After all, we can't intuitively count him out. He is qualified to run the race. Let us just wait and see if his knocking ring skills can stand hale the vortex of law-making. That is, IF he'll win.
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