Actors/Actresses in politics

I can’t understand why these actors and actresses would join politics without any knowledge of what to do and then would promise to study/enroll in a crash course in Public Administration when they get elected. They are so confident to run for a government position without any knowledge of what they are about to do because they know they can hire someone to act on their behalf. They will just be puppets of those who urged them to run in the first place.

I would like to think that these people are making fun of us whom they will serve. How can they even serve us when they know nothing about what to do? Popularity and appeal are just what they have. What happens when they start their term?

Lani Mercado, Lucy Torres-Gomez, Manny Pacquiao, Angelica Jones… these are just some of the names I read who are going to “study” now that they got elected. Lany, Lucy and Manny are said to be attending the National School of Public Administration and Governance in University of the Philippines (UP). The last one I just heard in the news.

In my opinion, people who are seeking a seat in the government should at least have a working knowledge of the system. It doesn’t matter that much if he/she is running for a barangay position. But these are national positions. If someone who has no knowledge of the government system really wants to serve his/her countrymen, I say start from the bottom. Seek a local position first. Learn the ropes. Study Public Administration and Governance BEFORE seeking a national position. Be fair to the people you plan to serve!

Pacman makes history!

Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao wins anew!!!

Manny now has the welterweight belt that he won over Puerto Rican, Miguel Cotto. He has the prize money, the diamond-studded belt from the World Boxing Organization, and put his name in history as the most titled boxer ever. Wow!

Congrats, Manny!

Manny Pacquiao's rise

People are talking about the coming fight between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto on Sunday, November 15 (14th in the US). I am sure the whole country will stop whatever they’re doing to tune in to the fight.

Yesterday, I saw an article in a local broadsheet about Pacquiao’s rising popularity in the US and Asia. A photo of Pacquiao’s Nike billboard in Hollywood alongside that of Kobe Bryant‘s was published together with the article.

No other local athlete can boast of that, right? For a change, Philippines is being talked about in a positive light. Set aside the dirty politics, rampant corruption and the spotlight on the plight of our poor fellowmen. Then the cover on the Time magazine was reported…

And it hit me, Manny Pacquiao’s really made it! Imagine Pacquiao on the cover of Time magazine!

There is a TIME magazine article on The Meaning of Manny Pacquiao. Another in The Rise of Manny Pacquiao. I think he’s the first Filipino athlete to ever grace the cover of the prestigious mag, right?

We can really say that Manny Pacquiao’s popular in every sense of the word. I just hope he lives up to the expectations of his fellowmen. And won’t succumb to the dirt of local politics.

Pacman is the man!

There is no doubt about it that Manny Pacquiao brought glory to the country once again. Kahit man lang sa boxing may maipagmalaki tayo. He knocked down British Ricky Hatton in the second round of their much-anticipated Battle of East and West boxing match.

Manny, Pacman to boxing fans, was right when he said that during his boxing matches, there is little to zero crime in the Philippines. Obviously, due to the fact that most people are in their homes watching Pacman fight his opponent in the ring.

There is something to be said about a man who can unite the whole country, even for a day.

Three cheers to Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao!