Pacman to run for Philippine Congress
A 28 year old fighter at his prime in boxing decides to run for public office in a country which he best will serve as a fighter at this moment in time. As a Filipino I am dissapointed that Manny has been courted and pushed to run for public office by some politicians because of his popularity. Many Filipinos do not agree with this move and has been critisized over and over again by radio stations and tv programs, there seems to be a campaign not to vote for Manny because they love him as a fighter and we wish for him to stay that way for sometime. He has the right to run and probably deserves a position more than others which made the Philippines one of the most corrupt countries in Asia. But not now Manny, you are already serving your people more than others, there will come a time for this, not now.
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I agree with the previous post. He should stick to fighting and leave politics alone. Maybe after he retires. He will win hands down regardless.
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It seems like all boxers want to dabble in politics these days. Jermain Taylor has said he wants to be Mayor of Little Rock, the Klits tried to be mayor and.......I run out of others but I'm sure there are some.
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Hmmm has any former boxer, moreover a former world champion ever win a national or state election in the states? In the world?
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Originally Posted by halo
Hmmm has any former boxer, moreover a former world champion ever win a national or state election in the states? In the world?
Not sure, but an ex WWF wrestler became I believe a senator in Minnesota(?) not really sure but I know the guy I just can't think of his name.
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Originally Posted by halo
Hmmm has any former boxer, moreover a former world champion ever win a national or state election in the states? In the world?
Not sure, but an ex WWF wrestler became I believe a senator in Minnesota(?) not really sure but I know the guy I just can't think of his name.
jesse james ventura or something i forgot too but i know exactly who your referring to. his a bold doode with a thick mustache.
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Just did a quick google search and Duke McKenzie's brother is running for mayor of London
http://politics.guardian.co.uk/gla/s...941547,00.html
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Originally Posted by BoxingGod
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Originally Posted by p4pking
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Originally Posted by halo
Hmmm has any former boxer, moreover a former world champion ever win a national or state election in the states? In the world?
Not sure, but an ex WWF wrestler became I believe a senator in Minnesota(?) not really sure but I know the guy I just can't think of his name.
jesse james ventura or something i forgot too but i know exactly who your referring to. his a bold doode with a thick mustache.
Yes that's the guy.. Thanks, your posting is getting alot better by the way. At least from my standpoint. CC
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Manny can easily win because he will be running for a local position in General Santos City the place where he grew up and continue to stay. Most Filipinos who are begging for Manny not to run are from Metro Manila. I'd be really surprised if Manny continue to win in the ring after being elected.
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well mirco crocop served for croatian parliament, his position der is eqiuavalent to senator.
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I remember seeing a video of members of parliament from Korea and Taiwan in a free for all inside their respective chambers of parliament. Maybe they should do the reverese. Become boxing professionals after serving as members of parliament heheheh ::** :laugh:
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Manny needs to be real careful. With his superstar status in the Phillipiness, movies, music, and now politics....he very well can start spreading. He already made a mistake by signing with Arum. I have nothing against him going into politics...but all the distraction will eventually catch up to him as a boxer. Doesn't help he as a prick like Arum as his promoter.
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I remember seeing a video of members of parliament from Korea and Taiwan in a free for all inside their respective chambers of parliament. Maybe they should do the reverese. Become boxing professionals after serving as members of parliament heheheh ::** :laugh:
;D
Yes, that happened a couple of years ago in korea! Very funny!
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Not good for Pac, it's never good for a boxer to take on other tasks like this.
If he pulls it off and can manage both then more power to him.
If he loses both in and out of the ring then what?
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Originally Posted by CutMeMicK
Not good for Pac, it's never good for a boxer to take on other tasks like this.
If he pulls it off and can manage both then more power to him.
If he loses both in and out of the ring then what?
Even if he could pull it off, he has a greater chance of losing in the ring, no matter what the outcome is.. It's too much time commitement for an active fighter imo.
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Originally Posted by p4pking
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Originally Posted by CutMeMicK
Not good for Pac, it's never good for a boxer to take on other tasks like this.
If he pulls it off and can manage both then more power to him.
If he loses both in and out of the ring then what?
Even if he could pull it off,
he has a greater chance of losing in the ring, no matter what the outcome is.. It's too much time commitement for an active fighter imo.
It's really not all that hard being in public office. Just do a little bit of womanizing and smile a lot.
Definitely seems like Manny is just going to be someones puppet though...he will probably just make public appearences and whoever put him up to it will be running things behind the scenes. This really might not affect his boxing as much as some people think.
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Originally Posted by dasamm
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Originally Posted by p4pking
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Originally Posted by CutMeMicK
Not good for Pac, it's never good for a boxer to take on other tasks like this.
If he pulls it off and can manage both then more power to him.
If he loses both in and out of the ring then what?
Even if he could pull it off,
he has a greater chance of losing in the ring, no matter what the outcome is.. It's too much time commitement for an active fighter imo.
It's really not all that hard being in public office. Just do a little bit of womanizing and smile a lot.
Definitely seems like Manny is just going to be someones puppet though...he will probably just make public appearences and whoever put him up to it will be running things behind the scenes. This really might not affect his boxing as much as some people think.
+146 :coolclick: exactly, great point, you must have polititical family members too huh to know this hahaha. sad for the rest of the people they think its actually gonna take a lot out of pac, actually he doesnt even need to win the election his already a political power in the pinas, the actual win just serves as a title to his name. win or lose his presences is already an influence. and that is all thats needed, pacs presences. he can go on with his boxing career just as normal as before, nothing much change but a title to his name.a few apperance here and there, and a few speaches and thats about it. go back to the gym come fight night whoop another a$s. ahah
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Originally Posted by p4pking
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Originally Posted by halo
Hmmm has any former boxer, moreover a former world champion ever win a national or state election in the states? In the world?
Not sure, but an ex WWF wrestler became I believe a senator in Minnesota(?) not really sure but I know the guy I just can't think of his name.
jesse james ventura or something i forgot too but i know exactly who your referring to. his a bold doode with a thick mustache.
It's Jesse "the body" Ventura! Here he is![youtube=425,350]onEduPM3xWw&mode=related&search=[/youtube]
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Originally Posted by titleist905t
Manny can easily win because he will be running for a local position in General Santos City the place where he grew up and continue to stay. Most Filipinos who are begging for Manny not to run are from Metro Manila. I'd be really surprised if Manny continue to win in the ring after being elected.
i'd be surprised if he wins against cong. darlene custodio
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ANTONINO-CUSTODIO, Darlene Magnolia Ricasa
Age : 33
Weight : 85 lbs.
Education : BS management (De La Salle University, Manila), Masters in Culinary Arts (Cordon Bleu, London, England)
Career history : businesswoman, project manager, executive assistant, consultant
Interests : culinary arts
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA :
1. In pusuance thereof, HB 583 and HB 2753 defining domestic violence, HB 584 penalizing wife cruelty, HB 2844 instituting policies to eliminate the trafficking in women and children, and HB 3085 amending the anti-rape law were filed.
2. In relation thereto, Congresswoman Darlene Antonino-Custodio sponsored HB 579 instituting a children's welfare fund, HB 580 increasing the monthly allowance of day care workers, HB 581 providing for the imposition of life imprisonment for child prostitution, and HB 00025 enhancing the administration of juvenile justice system.
3. Recognizing the value of information technoloy in the era of globalization and in hastening the economic development of the country, Congresswoman Antonino-Custodio intends to pursue the computerization of all public schools.
4. A response to the very growing menace of rabies incidence, Congresswoman Antonino-Custodio had sponsored HB 1688 providing for the control and eradication of rabies. Congresswoman Antonino-Custodio also filed HB 4110 establishing a reproductive health care act.
5. Congresswoman Antonino-Custodio had allocated funds for farm-to-market roads, and other infrastructure projects to improve the lives of the people of General Santos City.
6. To attarct foreign investments and create employment opportunities,Congresswoman Antonino-Custodio sponsored HB 582 establishing an ecozone and free port in General Santos City.
7. Congresswoman Antonino-Custodio is also determined to pursue the building of circumferential roads in anticipation of increasing population and economic activity in General Santos and the whole Mindanao.
8.Congresswoman Antonino-Custodio co-sponsored HB 3000 establishing an anti-illegal recruitment center in every district nationwide.
9. Congresswoman Antonino-Custodio urges all side to show sincerity and honesty in pursuing a workable and lasting peace agreement.
Reference :
http://www.gensantos.gov.ph/profile/biocongress.php
http://www.i-site.ph/Databases/Congr...-personal.html
PACQUIAO, Emmanuel Dapigran "Manny"
Age : 28
Weight : 130 lbs.
Education : unknown
Career history : boxer, actor, singer, commercial model, manager, promoter, businessman
Interests : cockfights, pool,
Accomplishments : Movies : Lisensyadong kamao (2005), Basagan ng mukha (2001), Mahal kita, kahit sino ka pa (2001) Di ko kayang tanggapin (2000); Albums : Para sa ‘yo ang laban na ‘to (2005), Laban nating lahat ito (2006); Pacquiao is the first ever non-fictional Filipino featured in a video game. He is featured in the video games Fight Night: Round 2 and Fight Night: Round 3; he was asked to throw a ceremonial pitch in Major League Baseball; he was named athlete of the year, person of the year, fighter of the year, and so on......
Politics – related accomplishment : hand raiser of candidates including the incumbent gloria macapagal-arroyo Big laugh
Reference :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_Pacquiao
http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=006129
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Wow, i'd vote for her anytime ahahahhahahhaha :lickish: :P
