How true!

Pacquiao’s being a loser in political arena was his wake-up call. Its pretty far different taking into consideration your being a good boxer and shifting to being a lawmaker. Damn, he can’t even fix his english. It was a shame.

Fame ate ones logic and ego. Shit decisions came out.

Plus factor during those decision period wether to run or not to for Pacman were too confident politicians led by Lito Atienza. Overwhelming confident that he will win the battle w/o even realizing that at the end of the competition they too are losers.

As predicted, Pacquiao the candiadte lost his run for Congress, as people in his region have spoken. But, he can do more as an activist outside the chambers of Congress. He can be the leader to 98% of the Filipino population- the poor, the outcasts, the hungry, the less educated, farmers, fishermen, bakers, and all those many million Filipinos UN declared who lived below $1.00- to git rid of criminals in public office. Take back your country and forever be doomed!!

That’s right folks, Pacquiao has the charisma and he can create peaceful disturbances to force mass resignation from the current folks who’s running the government and morally and ethically bunkrupting it. His quest to uplift the lives of people just like him before boxing, is achievable.

Pacquiao might not know how to legislate, but he can draw megapeople like him, and that’s approximately 75 million of them. He is popular even here in the States. He can challenge each one of these bastards in a boxing match- 2 against 1, just to be fair. If these politicians lose, they’ll quit. If these currupt thugs decline, tell the whole world, they’re all cowards, sissys, walang bayag. Corrupt women politicians can chose their husbands or boyfriends or kalaguyo to fight against him. I know this sounds funny, but Pacquiao can humiliate these people even through words. If he want evidence of government wrongdoings, Trillanes and Oakwood folks could probably provide him names- that’s including Arroyo. This also can led to ridding off of Mayors, Governors, Board members, etc.

One week of “peaceful” disturbances should suffice, and if needed to extend, so be it. Your government can’t afford this commotion. It’s either they put you all in jail or them in jail. Once they’re found guilty, put them in jail for life with the common criminals.

Edsa I, was the perfect scenario, but this time, this should happen around the country simultaneously. By the way, prayers to dead saints, reciting novenas and vigils is not going to work! Velarde, INC, and all religious corrupt minded folks are all the same.

Many of us want to come home and help rebuild the country. Many of us would like to invest and help create jobs. Many of us are highly educated that can bring back pristege to our educational system. Many of us are prosperous, because we work hard. We can be a part of the process. We can partake in the policy-making and even run for offices without vested interests. We can negotiate and bring investors to our country. Less and less people will be leaving for the reason of green dollars. Do you want the prosperity like Singapore, S. Korea or Japan? Then get rid of people who’s running of your current government. We are watching from the outside and cries within asking what happened to the motherland?

Pacquiao can led the necessary changes. Which choices you want to have: Starved to death, remain poor for the rest of your lives- with the generations to come and accept the status quo OR ridding of criminals and dream of prosperity…long prosperity. Soon, the Philippines will not be the laughing stock in the world of politics and government. Soon the Philippines will no longer be a “third world” country. What’s your choice kababayans?

Everybody who loves manny and his boxing career will never deny their true feelings regarding his loss in the election..happy..elated by his defeat in politics but surely won his future in boxing.Filipinos loves Manny that is why they pray that he loss in that battle.A different kind of love by the pinoys to PACMAN.

I don’t think pacman should have run for any public office.
Boxing is his forte.
Let him serve the people and the country in that area.
Having said that, I do not see why fluency in English should be any criteria at all for a political leader.
Heck, I don’t even know why we write our laws in English.
We’re not Americans. We’re not Englishmen.
It’s good to have a people who speaks the business language of the world, but fluency in that language should never be a stumblingblock for someone who has bright ideas and above all the right idealism for the country.
He can always have fluent English speakers assisting him.

[...] Eleksyon 2007 Blog: Yet another analysis of Pacman’s loss [...]

Tim
I don’t think pacman should have run for any public office.
Boxing is his forte.
Let him serve the people and the country in that area.
Having said that, I do not see why fluency in English should be any criteria at all for a political leader.
Heck, I don’t even know why we write our laws in English.
We’re not Americans. We’re not Englishmen.
It’s good to have a people who speaks the business language of the world, but fluency in that language should never be a stumblingblock for someone who has bright ideas and above all the right idealism for the country.
He can always have fluent English speakers assisting him.
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Fr: Salina.

Tim.

I agree with you 100% that speaking fluently in english language don’t make them a better candidates. The only reason Pacman run for office because Gloria Arroyo, Asked him to run because he’s his popularity. She just trying to get as much winner in her side so that the 3rd impeachment will not succeed.

dami mong sinabi bisayang tate pero hindi kaya lalo tayong pagtawanan sa mundo pag sya nanalo at magbutas lang ng bangko sa kamara?

Visaya Tate.

If Pacman really want to help the poor people he don’t need to enter politic!

Now probably he learn he’s lesson not to be use.

I am a fan of Pacman, in fact we have the same birthdate, the only difference is he’s older than me by 2 years. I am happy that he did not win because if he wins, it may be the start of his fall. As stated above, his political loss is his real victory. He should have not listened to Atienza and GMA to run for congress. Too sad and bad that they’re using Pacman’s popularity for their own political ambition (including Chavit Singson and the rest).
Besides, he can help naman even if he’s not in political arena. He can be a philanthropist if he really wants to help the Filipinos.

The people of Gensan are stupid for still voting for Darlene - a scion of the Antonino dynasty who ruled that undeveloped place for more than 20 years. Manny offered them the alternative that would be better for Gensan but they were hypnotized by their blind allegiance and plain stupidity to this greedy clan.

Pacman may not speak perfect valley-high-pigeon-style english like most of you folks; And heck even if he has not finished secondary school; which leads to him having no clue about laws and resolutions. But like every clown and joker, he too has the right to join the congressional circus. He shouldn’t be stigmatized just for trying, you people should know better.

As for re-elected Congresswoman Custodio, she isn’t exactly your heaven sent angel either. I mean, her family has been part of the rotten establishment from that part of the country for so long that up until Pacman, nothing has ever significantly happened at Gen San.

The sad truth is that people doesn’t seem to be bothered at all about it. Because they have so simple minds they zeroed-in on the obvious neglecting the bigger picture. Clearly, they were not thinking at all.

I feel sorry for the voters who did not vote for Pacman, but hey pinili nila tadhana nila and now they will have to suffer longer, good for them ng matuto sila.

Boxer Manny Pacquiao is a typical political village idiot. He thinks fame and unlimited supply of money from Malacanang is enough to dislodge a well-entrenched political dynasty. Pacquiao’s political defeat is attributed to his close link to infamous Jose Pidal and bogus President Gloria Arroyo. General Santos City electorate has rejected Gloria’s TUTA in a powerful bolo KO punch.

A lesson for Pacquiao and other celebrity electoral candidates: Running for Public Office is not a Popularity Contest

If there is something positive in the recent Philippine Election (which I branded as Jurassic in my recent entry), it is the semblance of maturity among the electorate: majority of movie stars and other celebrity candidates were clobbered. One of those celebrities is Manny Pacquiao.

As one of the millions of fans of Manny Pacquiao, the boxing champ, I am happy that he didn’t get elected. For, how in the world can he effectively fulfill his duties as a congressman while being a topnotch boxer at the same time had he won? Reports said that he is disappointed and depressed over his lost. He now resorts to blaming even his political leaders- he complains that his money was pocketed by his supposed leaders. We cannot blame him for such actuation for he might have spent a fortune in his campaign. It is the kind of reaction we see from every neophyte politician who lose at the first try. The people around him made him believe that he is invincible.

One important thing which Manny didn’t put into consideration is the vaunted political machinery of his opponent who is a descendant of a political family that has reigned in their province for generations. His camp did not exert efforts to employ strategies to counter such. He relied solely on his popularity. He should have anticipated that the crowds that gathered in his rallies are not actual votes. It was his celebrity status and the movie stars he brought in his rallies that attracted the crowds, not his platform which didn’t have any remarkable difference from his opponent’s. Come Election Day, the crowds did not necessarily translate into votes. But, why oh why? The answer lies in the fact that in our political system (which I abhor), if a local candidate does not have the backing of the Barangay Captains, there is slim chance for one to get elected. When I was still a seminarian serving in the villages during summer, I have witnessed how powerful the Barangay Captains are, especially in the far-flung villages. Their voice is like God’s to their constituents. Their constituents become captive votes to the candidates they campaign for.

Manny became blind and deaf because of his sheer belief that his popularity can deliver the votes. Even the other candidates (Lito Lapid, Kit Atienza, etc.) whom he endorsed did not win. Worse, his candidacy gave the impression that he was just persuaded by Malacanang, with the intention of thwarting the candidacy of a known critic. It was already too late when he came back to his senses. I hope that this setback gave him profound lessons in life.

Tapos na ang eleksyon. Talo si Manny.

Huwag natin husgahan si Manny. At lalo sanang huwag natin pang idiin ang sakit ng kanyang pagkatalo. Walang mabuting maidudulot ang ganitong gawain. Magkakawatakwatak ang fans ni Manny .

Siguro ang mabuting mangyari ay maibalik natin si Manny sa landas ng boxing kung saan siya ay napagaling.

Huwag siyang kutyain at sumbatan — at huwag naiising matalo siya sa darating na boxing.

PACMAN is for boxing. You can not put carabao in the dessert. Tumanaw lang siya ng utang na loob. Nakikisama lang kay GMA. Take note that he is not well educated kaya madali mamanipulate. Kaya wala na tayong dapat pagusapan.

Take note that politician are public servant. Tayo ang mga customer. Tayo ang nagpapasuweldo sa kanila. Kaya dapat tayo ang treated as customer as VIP hindi yang mga politician na yan. Ganun kaya ang mentality nila?Sad to say inherited talaga yang politics style ng pinoy. Yang style na yan ang dahilan kaya d tayo umaangat. Corrupt generation pasa pasa lang yan.

Pacquiao’s loss is a lesson to everyone who understimate Filipino voters of their money and fame.
How in his good state of mind, attempts to drive a truck when he dont know how to run a bike??Its the same fate with my late idol FPJ, I admired him in the movies but for God sake, as president? maybe Pacquiao could try first as BGY. Captain so he will learn first the initial mode of governance, not at least law making.

Manny should have listened to his mother Nanay Dionesia. Mother knows best. Had Nanay Dionesia felt that Manny was ready for poitics she would have supported manny wholeheartedly. I admire how the people of Gen San have proven their political will. They have made a stand that they will not put their future at the hand of champion boxer no matter how good his intentions are. He is still a rookie in the world of politics. I think Manny Pacquiao has no business in politics. If he wants to serve the people of Gen San, be a good role model to your fellow Filipinos and be generous with your winnings. Personally, Manny should retire from boxing if he wants to go into politics. We want our politicians to be there for us wholeheartedly.

I am happy he lost. Not only because we want him to concentrate on boxing but also because he would be Malacañang’s YES-man if he won.

Darling won because she ran a good campaign. She didn’t go on offensive and attack Pacquiao’s lack of whatever. People who handled Pacquiao’s campaign were dumb. The final sign of defeat was his accusations toward the Custodio family. Did Pacquiao have a chance of winning? ABSOLUTELY. He could have won by not saying much. It was Geng Jacol’s fault on why Manny lost.

just maybe, Pacman’s loss was gen san’s loss. i mean he could simply be just a victim of hasty generalization. just bcoz he is only a high school graduate and just bcoz he is so good in one sport doesn’t mean that he is not a leader material.

come to think of it, he actualy has that which would make any leader very successful, i.e., people support. We very well know that a leader is only as good as how much people supports him. when a leader has the sympathy of his people it would be very easy for him to carry out his social agenda thus bring about significant change.

secondly, pacquiao is new to the political world; that is a total advantage. being new comes with it the lack of experience in corruption, thus injustices such as graft will not be perpetuated. another advantage that comes with being new is that the person also brings with him his new strategy of leading, that which is most likely non-traditional. afterall traditional ways have been found wanting.

thirdly, pacquiao’s popularity in the national and international level comes with it connections to tap resoures from anywhere to the sole advantage of gen san.

but then again, his people are probably not that politically mature to have thought of it this way, i mean if they would even just look at their town’s history they should know that there’s actualy nothing to lose.

this brought me to thinking that maybe, just maybe, pacman’s loss is gen san’s loss too.

One analysis of this account has failed to be adequately discussed.

This is the willingness of Malacanang to sacrifice the reputation our boxing National Treasure Manny Pacquiao just to remove a political thorn from their side, Rep. Darlene Custodio.

They knew that even if Pacquiao wins, his sport would be affected; or did they do this intentionally so as they could hire a political assistant to Pacquiao that does Malacanang’s bidding since most of the time our boxer is busy in the sport anyway?

This reflects to what extent the administration is willing to dupe and sacrifice just to remove an oppositionist; and only a Congresswoman at that.

If the corrupt powers that be are willing to sacrifice a boxing National Treasure for a congressional seat, how much more for lesser known people.

What happened to pacquiao’s fate in the last election is a lesson that we must learn. We deserve the kind of government we have by voting the right people you think. If you believe in the Trapos, then you must face the consequence. If you have no courage to make a change, so be it. Anyway there is nothing to lose because we are already losers, but we might gain something. We are coming closer next to Bangladesh.

And why do you think fluency in English is a big deal for a public servant??? Common people a public servant should not serve the educated rich but the majority of our people who are uneducated poor. What we need is a man of virtue not a virtual man who only appear during election.

As I have said we have learned something from this election. God has given as a chance to choose wisely for our leaders among the trapos, crooked politicians, rebels, gambling lords, newbies and famous personalities. But we chose what our conscious mind told us, so we really deserve this kind of government. Kaya huwag na kayo magtaka kung bakit di umuunlad ang ating lupang tinubuan.

Pacman lost because people preferred him to continue being a boxer - and just a boxer.

Let him run again when he retires, for congressman, mayor or even governor. Antonino or whoever wouldn’t stand a chance of beating him.

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I’m glad he lost. I hope he learned his lesson well and just stick to boxing.

Being a resident of Davao City, and a frequent visitor of Gen. Santos City, I have observed that Rep. Custodio has done many things for her district and she is well-loved by most of her constituents. Even though she comes from a “political” family, people warm up to her ability to deliver even if she is the member of the opposition. Hence, it came as no surprise that Pacman did not win in the elections. He thought that the people supported him, but to my mind, when they join his campaign sorties, they see a boxing hero and not a leader of the first district of South Cotabato.

Yes, Manny is better off in the ring. And if he wants to help, maybe he should follow the likes of celebrities who are active in charity works and in advocacy campaigns? He could push for issues like poverty, sports development and the like. His fame as a boxer would a big boost, and would earn him the needed support for added funding for his pet projects. I think he can make a ton of difference than Darlene Custodio that way. Hopefully, when he flies to the US for a much-needed break, he would realize that. And when he gets home, he should get rid of people who have been swarming all over him only for his money. Get rid of them Manny, make us proud in the ring, and use your fame to push for things politicians cannot afford to give!

He was ill-advised and he made a lot of “stupid” decisions in his life because of what his handlers and so-called advisers told him to do. Manny should know that being a politicain is not a prerequisite in helping in people. With the money he makes, he can easily fund a hospital or school. He could follow Dikembe Mutombo as an example of a humanitarian-sportsman. Instead of spending his hard-earned money in buying fighting cocks or betting in billiard halls, he should show people that he really cares by not just giving them kilos of rice as balato. Maybe if he do that first, he will win in any election that he participates in. Show the Gensan people what you can do first and maybe they will change their votes. I wish him luck in the ring and hopefully he will eventually get a world title shot soon.

the election result was something that pacquioa needed. he needed something which should make him but his feet back on the ground. it was very wrong for him to run in the first place. his opponent is a tested and experienced congresswoman. he should realize that filipino’s are not as dumb as he thinks. some maybe desperate, but not desperates enuf to vote him.

Manny should have never tried politics - it’s not his “arena” anyway.

Ginamit lang si Manny at ang kanyang money. Nagpagamit naman siya!

Sana Pacman, natry ka na rin lang sa politics, sana di ka na rin nagpaka poltiko. Dami mong satsat - galing ng mga mentors mo!

Aral para kay Pacman. Ang tunay na paglilingkod sa ating kababayan ay kumikilala sa mga taong may prinsipyo, kababaang loob at higit sa lahat may takot sa Diyos. Huwag na huwag masindak sa yaman at kapangyarihan. Si Ms. Darlene Custodio ay larawan ng kasimplihan, at tapang na lumalaban sa maling pamumuno. Marami tayong kababayan na tahimik lang pero naghahangad ng kapayapaan at progreso sa ating bansa. Tahimik dahil mga busy ito sa pag-aasikaso ng pamilya kung saan hahanapin ang susunod na panggastos. Mapalad ka sa yaman na iyo ring pinag-paguran. Ipagpatuloy mo ang pagbibigay pugay para sa bansa at pagtulong sa iyong mahihirap na kababayan kahit wala ka sa kongreso. Higit sa lahat kilatisin at maging matalino sa pagpili ng iyong mga kaibigan. Kitang-kita at ramdam na ramdam mo iyan Manny. Good luck! sa susunod mong laban.

Manny is our national hero and it is sad for us to see him humiliated in the political field. But with all due respects, the people has spoken and it is the voice of Gen San that Manny has to bow too. Boxing is a scientific sport and if he wants to win in the political arena, he should have plenty of respect for it; treating politics as another “scientific” arena that he must conquer. Now Manny says he wants to study college to remove the perception of his being inadequate. But we don’t necessarily need politicians that are Ph Ds, we need leaders who have deep understanding of leadership and genuine perception of public service. I think he can pattern the success of Governor Vilma Santos. He can build his way up by entering local positions and cement a good track record. I think Manny can do it in the future. But for now he is our boxing legend and lets pray for his success in the future and that hope he will be a better man after his last humiliation.

thank god pacquaio lost the battle with custodio. it’s not his arena, he better concentrate on his boxing career, he is not a bit of a politician, now i know the voters in gensan are all sane, kudos to them! pacquiao was strongly forced by the admin to fight the little girl because she is a pain in the ass to gma! good news!

My Congratulations sa mga taga-Gen.San. Job well done!!! I’m very proud sa inyo. Matatalino kayo.
Manny should stop dreaming to be a lawmaker mag-boxing ka na lang!

If I am a Gensan voter, I will not vote for Pacquiao… because he is not qualified, period. I will not also vote for Darlene because of their political dynasty. Now my question to those who are against Pacquiao’s candidacy…What if Pacquiao ran under GO? Will they be happy just like when FPJ run? FPJ is not qualified, based on education or experience….but many people believed that he can be a good president because of his sincerity. If that is their qualification for the highest position of the land…why question the sincerity of Pacquiao?

James Lugtu
Manny Pacquiao has no respect to the people of Gensan and South Cotabato. Wanted to help the people…his main reason to join politics…has no truth because he could do that in many ways by not joining politics. He is from rug to riches but could not spare any single cent to the welfare of his provincemate..Have you heard of any hospital, church, gym, or kiosk he built from his winnings…none none none none…but you can only see his mansions…his jewelries in his neck…his wife now turning to be a woman…his mother who can who can beat Nora Aunor in the FAMAS. HELP…HELP…he call help the 100 or 500 pesos balato he gives to the people after his successful fight matches….People in South Cotabato are not as stupid as him….that allows to be manipulated by GMA…they are wise voters…What help he is talking about…if ever he will win..he will use his pork barrel share to build roads etc…but nothing will come out from his pocket…is that what he is talking as help..Pacquiao still the money of the people….Do you give respect to a person who idolized Chavit…come on…wake up…Pacquiao…and TUTA of GMA..come on….Pacquiao we love you as a boxer and please remain to be a boxer…be humble and be true to yourself..now that you lost…do you still want to HELP them…PROVE IT TO US….baka naman nakapila pa rin ang mga may sakit sa harapan ng bahay mo at dinadaanan mo lang….Pacquiao…please use your connections in Malacanang (kung meron ah) to create jobs jobs jobs jobs in GENSAN…please build a boxing gym in Gensan for your kababayan who wishes to follow your footsteps…Donate a school building for the children…build a world class Pier for the fishermens…finance a cooperative for the farmers…Manny, many things you can do but makasarili ka kasi at sakim sa pera..share your blessings…and lumingon ka sa pinanggalingan mo
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Fr: Salina.

James, The only reason pacman run in office because Gloria Arroyo, Ask him to run, And the only reason he supported Singson because she asked him too. Ng dahil he’s very pupolar Gloria Arroyo, Think with he’s pupolarity they can’t go wrong.

Even me, I thought that Darlene, Going to lose for sure. I’m glad I was wrong! Gloria Arroyo, Endorsement is a kiss of death. You’re abusotely right, If Pacman really want to help the poor people he don’t have to be a politician.

Tama lang yun na di sya nanalo. Hindi sya karapat dapat sa posisyon! Di gaya ni Custodio, ang galing talaga! Proud kami kay Darlene! Siya ang pambato ng GenSan! Mabuhay ka Darlene!!! You know, pinahanga mo ako sa mga sinabi mo sa kampanya! Tama yun, ” If you give a man a fish, you give him fish for one day, but if you teach him how to catch fish, you give him fish for a lifetime” ! yan ang narinig ko sayo! Matalino ka talaga!

Linda Cruz
Aral para kay Pacman. Ang tunay na paglilingkod sa ating kababayan ay kumikilala sa mga taong may prinsipyo, kababaang loob at higit sa lahat may takot sa Diyos. Huwag na huwag masindak sa yaman at kapangyarihan. Si Ms. Darlene Custodio ay larawan ng kasimplihan, at tapang na lumalaban sa maling pamumuno. Marami tayong kababayan na tahimik lang pero naghahangad ng kapayapaan at progreso sa ating bansa. Tahimik dahil mga busy ito sa pag-aasikaso ng pamilya kung saan hahanapin ang susunod na panggastos. Mapalad ka sa yaman na iyo ring pinag-paguran. Ipagpatuloy mo ang pagbibigay pugay para sa bansa at pagtulong sa iyong mahihirap na kababayan kahit wala ka sa kongreso. Higit sa lahat kilatisin at maging matalino sa pagpili ng iyong mga kaibigan. Kitang-kita at ramdam na ramdam mo iyan Manny. Good luck! sa susunod mong laban.
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Fr: Salina.

Linda: Si Manny nagamit lang, Its he’s fault at nagpagamit siya iyan ang napala niya. If Pacman wins wala rin siyang magawa ng dahil the people who ask him to run for office the one running his office.

Kaya maputa sa wala. If Manny, Really want to help the poor people. He don’t need to be a politician. I’m the living proof of that. Lahat tayong can do that even in a small way. Its really make alot of different.

There is alot we can do to help our kababayan.

sa atin barrio, We can help our poor people even in a small way. It goes a long way. For instance if somebody need tution fee but they can’t afford it and the student are smart, You can help this student. Because having a good education is the only way to prosfer in life. Having a good education is everything!

I’ll talk to all my friend’s about given back to their community. And they all agree with me. So when Beth went home she find out that one of her cousin children
would like to contenue her schooling but her parent’s can’t afford to sent her to school because they can’t afford it.

That’s when Beth come in. Now, Beth the one sending her to school. The last time I saw Beth she told me, What a good feelling she feel helping other even in a small way. As for me I’ve send alot of them to school. I feel good knowing that even in a small way I can help other’s.

Helping other’s even in a small way can really make a different in other people lives! Amen:

doodz
Tama lang yun na di sya nanalo. Hindi sya karapat dapat sa posisyon! Di gaya ni Custodio, ang galing talaga! Proud kami kay Darlene! Siya ang pambato ng GenSan! Mabuhay ka Darlene!!! You know, pinahanga mo ako sa mga sinabi mo sa kampanya! Tama yun, � If you give a man a fish, you give him fish for one day, but if you teach him how to catch fish, you give him fish for a lifetime� ! yan ang narinig ko sayo! Matalino ka talaga!
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Fr: Salina.

I really don’t know Darlene. But, For what she said here, She’s absulotely right.

If Manny, Really want to help the poor people he should do something about it even though he loss this election. But if he is not going to do anything thats mean what he say before running in the election that the reason he want to run in office so that he can help the poor people.

Lets see, If Manny, True to himself. Lets just wait and see if he is going to do something about it. There is lots he can do if he really means what he said.

Bisayang Tate - great idea!!! People from the “left” are you reading this? you are so boring and un-inspired take a cue

TO SALINA
Well, I admire you for your good deeds and advice again. Keep it up!

I wonder how Michael Butler will introduce Pacquiao in his next fight. “… the Congressional loser… Manny Pacquiao!” lol

Seriously, I can’t understand why some of the comments here said that he was the perfect alternative to the Antonino clan who’ve been “ruling” GenSan for the longest time. If the people from GenSan felt that he was indeed the alternative, then they would’ve voted for him.

Thing is, they prefer that he stays in the boxing ring, and not in the political arena. Heck, we shouldn’t even be condemning the people there for voting for Darlene, it’s their choice anyway.

On a personal level, I’m glad he lost.

Pian
TO SALINA
Well, I admire you for your good deeds and advice again. Keep it up!
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Fr: Salina.

Pian: Thank you! Most of us want change for a better Philippines, Therefore each and everyone of us should do our best to help other’s without expecting anything in return. Even in a small way, Small way goes a long way.

Because I believe if you help other without expecting anything in return you’ve bless 7x over. Its happen to me, I come from in a poor family at na ranasan ko nothing to eat in one day. But because of my religious belief I pray to god that if only he grant me a better life I would help other that needed help.

I never forget in my way back from vacation in the Philippines, In the airplane there is lots of pinoy’s that its been petition from their children’s. As we all know that the stewardess the one suppose to help these people to fill up the document. But for some reason these people come to me and ask my help. I really don’t get it. But the person sit next to me say that I maybe the guardian angel that god bring down to earth to help other’s.

I know I’m not a saint. But, I feel that way because there is lots of good things coming my way. Kahit anong bagyo ang domarating sa buhay ko. I’m still bless because I’m in good health and have a better life. Kaya ang payo ko, Don’t do anything bad. Don’t do what Gloria Arroyo, Doing she’s christian but she’s doing the most evil thing! Amen:

Enrico Navea
If I am a Gensan voter, I will not vote for Pacquiao… because he is not qualified, period. I will not also vote for Darlene because of their political dynasty. Now my question to those who are against Pacquiao’s candidacy…What if Pacquiao ran under GO? Will they be happy just like when FPJ run? FPJ is not qualified, based on education or experience….but many people believed that he can be a good president because of his sincerity. If that is their qualification for the highest position of the land…why question the sincerity of Pacquiao?
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Fr: Salina.

Enrico: People have the right to vote to anybody they want to vote just like you and me. And every votes is very important. Aside from that only in election time that rich/poor are equal.

And you were saying that Fernando Poe, Jr. Is not qualified to run in office. Maybe so, But the filipino people voted for him because they have confidence on him. Beside Fernando Poe, Jr. Are very smart if Gloria Arroyo, Et al. Didn’t cheat him he be the Philippines President. Having a good education don’t meant anything. And Gloria Arroyo, Proven this. Its true that Fernando Poe, Jr. Is a high school drop out. But look where he is today. If he is stupid he well never become a very succeessful businessman. Please, Do your homework. Fernando Poe, Jr. Have a good heart and he’s been helping poor people without any media cover. In fact he might just probe to the filipino people that having a good education meant nothing at all,. He’s in a better place now. Rest in peace. God loves you!

Masyado kayong sinasabi laban kay Manny, ang gagaling nyong magsalita. Tingnan nga natin:

1. Ang tunay na paglilingkod sa ating kababayan ay kumikilala sa mga taong may prinsipyo (sabi ni Linda Cruz) - Sino ka para maghusga na walang prinsipyo si Manny? Just because he is connected with GMA wala na siyang prinsipyo? Is that your definition of a principled person? Well, i pity you. Why not check the dictionary first iha.

2. Si Ms. Darlene Custodio ay larawan ng kasimplihan, at tapang na lumalaban sa maling pamumuno. (sabi pa rin ni Linda Cruz) - As if kilalang kilala mo si Darlene ha. Bakit kaya sila ayaw umalis sa puwesto? Mula sa tatay niya, nanay niya at ngayon siya naman…ilang henerasyon ayaw nila bitawan ang GenSan…Tanungin mo nga ang sarili mo bakit ayaw nila bumitiw sa puwesto? Dahil nakikinabang sila at malaki ang nakukuha nila para sa interest ng kanilang pamilya. That is the reality in Philippine politics. I don’t think these politicians ran for positions to serve the people…They ran for the position to serve their business and family interests. Now, tell me what is simple there? Simple dahil nakikita mo sa panlabas niya na hindi man lang siya nagme-make up? I really don’t know what’s your dictionary. First your definition of a principled person, now your definition of simplicity.

3. Si Manny nagamit lang, Its he’s fault at nagpagamit siya iyan ang napala niya. (Sabi ni Salina) - Isa ka pa, anong katunayan mo na nagamit lang si Manny? Hindi naman siguro tanga yun tao para magpagamit. Sino ka ba para husgahan ang kakayanan ni Manny Pacquiao?

4. Have you heard of any hospital, church, gym, or kiosk he built from his winnings…none none none none…but you can only see his mansions…his jewelries in his neck…his wife now turning to be a woman…his mother who can who can beat Nora Aunor in the FAMAS (James Lugtu) - Oh my…anong obligasyon ni Manny Pacquiao para magpatayo ng ospital para sa mga taga GenSan? public official ba siya? Siya ay private citizen at ang pera niya ay hindi niya ninakaw sa taongbayan kundi sa dugo at pawis niya?

5. he should realize that filipino’s are not as dumb as he thinks. - Who told you that Manny thinks that way?

6. Take note that he is not well educated kaya madali mamanipulate. Kaya wala na tayong dapat pagusapan. (Juan dela Cruz) - Ganun ba Juan? kapag hindi well-educated madaling imanipulate? What a description…di ka kaya makunsiyensiya sa sinasabi mo? Marami ka na ba namanipulang not well educated? Kawawa ka naman.

Sa lahat ng bumabatikos sa mga artista o celebrity na kumakandidato, huwag niyong i-generalize. Meron mga artistang karapat-dapat maupo sa puwesto. Isa na dito si Vilma Santos, si Herbert Bautista. Hindi porke artista wala ng karapatan tumakbo sa politics. Ngayon kung sa tingin nila may kakayanan sila, bakit naman natin ito babatikusin at kung ano-anong masasakit na salita ang ibibigay niyo sa kanila? Alalahanin natin na ayon sa ating Saligang Batas ang lahat ng Filipino na marunong magbasa ng Filipino at marunong umintindi ng English ay maaaring tumakbo sa halalan. Karapatan niya yun. Ngayon kung hindi siya ibinoto, kailangan pa bang libakin ang tao? Put yourself into his foot…what would you feel?

TO TIM
Bakit mangangailangan pa ng translator? Dagdag-gastos lang yun. Dun nako sa nakakaintindi at nakakapagsalita ng Ingles ng maayos. Madami namang magagaling diyan na magaling mag-English. Kaya nga ba nagtataka ako dito sa mga ‘Nationalists’ kuno na nagpoprotesta na ibalik sa Filipino ang medium of instruction. Buti na lang diko inabot yung ginawang Filipino. Yun nga ang competitive advantage natin non na nawawala. Yung mga booming businesses ngayon call centers. Kailangan ma-capture natin yon. Nadaigan na tayo ng Japan, sila na-recognize nila ang necessity na mag-English. Saka si Randy David na tinaguriang Nationalist na-overhear kong English kung makipag-usap sa colleagues niya. Sana naman di nila i-equate yung pagiging Nationalist sa lengwahe.

freedom
thank god pacquaio lost the battle with custodio. it’s not his arena, he better concentrate on his boxing career, he is not a bit of a politician, now i know the voters in gensan are all sane, kudos to them! pacquiao was strongly forced by the admin to fight the little girl because she is a pain in the ass to gma! good news!
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Fr: Salina.

Ha, Ha, Ha,…I like it. I like it. When you say Darlene is a pain in the ass for Gloria Arroyo! Yep! Bingo! You’re on target. Knock her out, Darlene!

Manny Pacquiao and Fernando Poe Jr have things in common. They were both celebrities with ambitions to serve the people. They were both super popular and for others super heroes.

The apparent differences were one, Pacquiao didnt get so much praise from the Philippine media, while FPJ did so much. Two, Pacquiao was tagged along with PGMA while FPJ was a kumpare of Erap. And three, Pacquiao is rather more popular in the US where most of his fights were held, while FPJ’s fights were all filmed in the Philippine countryside.

What reality reveals is that they both lost in elections because the generation of voting people at the time are all sane if not more intellegent than the generation when Erap won the presidency.

O ano Bata, eh di natauhan ka. Kadali mo kasing mauto. mag boksing ka na lang at malaki pa kinabukasan mo. Saka huwag ka ng mangangaral sa mga tao na para kang mas matalino kaysa kanila. Alam naman ng maraming Pilipino na ang utak mo nasa iyong kamao kaya iyon na lang ang pagbutihin mo. Sayang ka Bata kung mag aambisyo ka pa sa pulitika. Binigyan ka na nga ng special talent, tama na yon.

Noel
Manny Pacquiao and Fernando Poe Jr have things in common. They were both celebrities with ambitions to serve the people. They were both super popular and for others super heroes.

The apparent differences were one, Pacquiao didnt get so much praise from the Philippine media, while FPJ did so much. Two, Pacquiao was tagged along with PGMA while FPJ was a kumpare of Erap. And three, Pacquiao is rather more popular in the US where most of his fights were held, while FPJ’s fights were all filmed in the Philippine countryside.

What reality reveals is that they both lost in elections because the generation of voting people at the time are all sane if not more intellegent than the generation when Erap won the presidency.
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Fr: Salina

There is a different between these two. Manny, Loss because the filipino people had enough with Gloria Arroyo, Bullshit.

Fernando Poe, Jr. Loss because Gloria Arroyo, Cheated to ensure her winning in May 10, 2004. Presidential election. And there is solid evidence. so you can’t compare them.

Aside from that the only reason Manny run because Gloria Arroyo, Ash him too. She think that with Manny pupolarity she can’t go wrong. She well have somebody to take her side when the 3rd impeachment throw at her. Have you heard Ermita already been saying that the opposition well not succeed on their 3rd impeachment because they have number’s.

This is the problem of the philippines politic, They’re not doing their job they suppose too. They’re only there to protect whoever given them plenty of money. This is not the type of people we need in government office’s. We need people who would do their job they suppose too. Lets watch these idiots carefully. If they’re not going to do their job, Get rid of them. Hired people who can do better. Because that is the only way the Philippines can move forward.

I’ll say, Start with Gloria Arroyo. Kick her ass out. She don’t deserve to sit in malacanyang palace a minute longer. Enough already.

I agree that most of the people the voters are choosing to public office are mostly if not all traditionallly there for personal interests only. Pacquiao and FPJ were just victims of greed and well, to some extent circumstances.

Erap, during his oath-taking promised to curb corruption in government only to find out that somewhere along the way he will just plunder the tobacco tax funds, among others. Where can you find a president gambling inside Malacanang while jokingly promoting extra marital affairs, in short immorality, by having several mistresses. The silent majority of the Filipino people were grateful for giving him lesson in jail. The Filipino people at least the intellegent ones want him to stay in prison for life.

Arroyo, likewise promised to eliminate corruption in government by lifestyle checks. Did she able to eliminate corrupt senior officials of the heirarchy and allegedly within her family circle. Did she able to check the lifestyle of DA USec Bolante and bring him to justice. Did she able to bring the Marcoses to justice for plunder and human rights violations. Tell me who your friends are and I’m gonna tell who you are.

If you dont agree that Erap AND Gloria by inferrential, are both corrupt and immoral then you are not really patriotic and nationalist.

I repeat. You should publicly pronounce that they are both corrupt and immoral if you really are not corrupt and immoral yourself.

TO NOEL,
I would tend to agree with you when you say GMA is corrupt herself, but she’s definitely less corrupt than Erap while she’s doing great in boosting the economy. After all, corruption has been with us since time immemorial and we’ll be able to overcome this plague once we have overcome the evils of poverty.

Noel,

I do not agree with that adage “You should publicly pronounce that they are both corrupt and immoral if you really are not corrupt and immoral yourself.”

One should say what is hidden as the truth will set you free.

If you see corruption being done in a government agency then say it, if you see a crime in the street you can:

a. Stop crime if you are able
b. Shout for help and get assistance
c. Report this to the authorities
d. If the authorities are part of the crime or are inefficient then by golly say it, using whatever media there is available.

Too much secrecy of the evil things a citizen observe and not letting it out is a venue for corruption and abuse to flourish.

To Kabayan and Pian,

It was purely a suggestive adage for Salina who sounds like one-sided if not Erap-loyalist rather than being fair.

If she loves the country, then she shall likewise strongly condemns an undeniably more corrupt president in the like of Erap (as Pian underscores the point) as intense as her condemnation for Gloria which according to her is giga if not terra-corrupt.

That way, her personal stance would appear a little bit nationalistic than a loyalist to those who oppose Gloria.

Noel
To Kabayan and Pian,

It was purely a suggestive adage for Salina who sounds like one-sided if not Erap-loyalist rather than being fair.

If she loves the country, then she shall likewise strongly condemns an undeniably more corrupt president in the like of Erap (as Pian underscores the point) as intense as her condemnation for Gloria which according to her is giga if not terra-corrupt.

That way, her personal stance would appear a little bit nationalistic than a loyalist to those who oppose Gloria.
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Fr: Salina

Hey, I’m only telling what I know. If you don’t like it, It just too bad. I’d can say it again Gloria Arroyo, Nothing but a power grabber and most of all she’s the biggest crooks.

Pian
TO NOEL,
I would tend to agree with you when you say GMA is corrupt herself, but she’s definitely less corrupt than Erap while she’s doing great in boosting the economy. After all, corruption has been with us since time immemorial and we’ll be able to overcome this plague once we have overcome the evils of poverty.
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Fr: Salina

What so great about Gloria Arroyo, Because of her the Philippines its been tag as the number one corrupt in asia. Number two human right violation in the world. What so great about that. You mean the so call booming economy she’s bragging about. Ha, Ha. The so call booming economy she’s talking about is temporary situation. She’s been squatting in malacanyang palace for seven years, What do we get. Gutom. And if it is true that the economy is better why is it there is more filipino people are starving. I guess you still eat 3 x a day. But the rest of filipino people can’t hardly eat. Not even 1 x a day. Do you call that great. You must be really out of your rocker. Dapat sa you ipakain sa buwaya. Alone with Gloria Arroyo, The biggest crooks!

Noel
I agree that most of the people the voters are choosing to public office are mostly if not all traditionallly there for personal interests only. Pacquiao and FPJ were just victims of greed and well, to some extent circumstances.

Erap, during his oath-taking promised to curb corruption in government only to find out that somewhere along the way he will just plunder the tobacco tax funds, among others. Where can you find a president gambling inside Malacanang while jokingly promoting extra marital affairs, in short immorality, by having several mistresses. The silent majority of the Filipino people were grateful for giving him lesson in jail. The Filipino people at least the intellegent ones want him to stay in prison for life.

Arroyo, likewise promised to eliminate corruption in government by lifestyle checks. Did she able to eliminate corrupt senior officials of the heirarchy and allegedly within her family circle. Did she able to check the lifestyle of DA USec Bolante and bring him to justice. Did she able to bring the Marcoses to justice for plunder and human rights violations. Tell me who your friends are and I’m gonna tell who you are.

If you dont agree that Erap AND Gloria by inferrential, are both corrupt and immoral then you are not really patriotic and nationalist.

I repeat. You should publicly pronounce that they are both corrupt and immoral if you really are not corrupt and immoral yourself.
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Fr: Salina

Its been proven in court of law that Erap, Didn’t plunder the government coffer. And if you’re talking about the juenting money that is not the government money. But Chavit singson, Money. The reason he’s so mad because Erap, Want to end the Juenting game. This is one of the reason why he compire with Gloria Arroyo, Et al. To kick him out.
As the record show the reason they kick him out so that they’re the one can rob the country coffer.

Have you read the news lately about Gloria Arroyo, Net worth. Her net worth went up! And she’s only making P693,000. Annually thats only (57,750.000 A month. How on earth her net worth went to the roof top when she’s not even making that kind of money.

While the majority of filipino people can’t hardly eat. Her bank account is full of money. Yeah, Add 2+2=Yeah, You got it. Corruption!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pian
TO TIM
Bakit mangangailangan pa ng translator? Dagdag-gastos lang yun. Dun nako sa nakakaintindi at nakakapagsalita ng Ingles ng maayos. Madami namang magagaling diyan na magaling mag-English. Kaya nga ba nagtataka ako dito sa mga ‘Nationalists’ kuno na nagpoprotesta na ibalik sa Filipino ang medium of instruction. Buti na lang diko inabot yung ginawang Filipino. Yun nga ang competitive advantage natin non na nawawala. Yung mga booming businesses ngayon call centers. Kailangan ma-capture natin yon. Nadaigan na tayo ng Japan, sila na-recognize nila ang necessity na mag-English. Saka si Randy David na tinaguriang Nationalist na-overhear kong English kung makipag-usap sa colleagues niya. Sana naman di nila i-equate yung pagiging Nationalist sa lengwahe.
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Fr: Salina

I’d agree with you 100% because the filipino people can speak english very well. There is lots of us working abroad. They should keep teaching english in school so that all the young generation can be able to get a better job anywhere in the world.

Vertigo
I wonder how Michael Butler will introduce Pacquiao in his next fight. “… the Congressional loser… Manny Pacquiao!� lol

Seriously, I can’t understand why some of the comments here said that he was the perfect alternative to the Antonino clan who’ve been “ruling� GenSan for the longest time. If the people from GenSan felt that he was indeed the alternative, then they would’ve voted for him.

Thing is, they prefer that he stays in the boxing ring, and not in the political arena. Heck, we shouldn’t even be condemning the people there for voting for Darlene, it’s their choice anyway.

On a personal level, I’m glad he lost.
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Fr: Salina

I’m glad he loss too! If he does win he is not the one going to do the work in the office. Manny, don’t know where to start. The only reason he run because Gloria Arroyo, Ask him too! She figure he’s very popular he can’t loss. Ha, Ha,…The joke is on her!!! She really want to hang-on into her stolen power that she’s using every trick in the book. When FPJ. Run for president she done everything in her power to stop it. She even claim that FPJ. Is not filipino citizen because his mother an american. But Gloria Arroyo, Forgot that FPJ. Was born in the Philippines, Therefore his real filipino. Gloria Arroyo, Must be really STUPID.

We have rights to decide - but in the case of Pacman for me I just leave my career in boxing and not in the politics.

If he wanted to help their are many means of helping Filipinos.