Am not proud of it ,for obvious reasons.Do Filipinos dont have other talents to show except boxing?
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Am not proud of it ,for obvious reasons.Do Filipinos dont have other talents to show except boxing?
Looks like pretty awesome boxing promotion to me. :dontknow:
you are correct....there are more deserving Filipinos,in the fields of relevance like politics,science,education and what else....Why feature a boxing hero in the mags cover?What significance has MANNY done to help us poor Filipinos?Quote:
Originally Posted by Youngblood
Of course he makes us proud and happy,That is all to it.
But make no mistake,I like PAC.
didn't give a shit the first time it was posted, care much less now
I did not buy that particular issue of TIME MAGAZINE.I heard the article on MANNY wasnt good at all.
They must have forgotten about another Filipino Paeng Nepomuceno -- a Guinness World Record Holder in Bowling and the first ever man to be listed in the World Bowling Hall of Fame.
It makes other nations read about the philippines besides Corruption and Kidnapping.Quote:
Originally Posted by happytripyou are correct....there are more deserving Filipinos,in the fields of relevance like politics,science,education and what else....Why feature a boxing hero in the mags cover?What significance has MANNY done to help us poor Filipinos?Quote:
Originally Posted by Youngblood
Of course he makes us proud and happy,That is all to it.
But make no mistake,I like PAC.
I remember during the first Filipino PEOPLE POWER,then President Cory Aquino was on the cover page of TIME MAGAZINE.That one made me proud cos Pres Cory then was a symbol of peace and democracy worldwide.The magnitude of Pres Cory's doings were encompassing.On the other hand ;boxing is only a sport.
This thing of MANNY on the cover of TIME MAG is an insult to the present administration of the Philippine govt.I guess only Filipinos comprehend what im driving at.
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Originally Posted by happytrip
I'm happy that Time Magazine put Pac in their cover. I'm not convinced that there's any Filipino more worthy than Pac in the time magazine as of the moment.
You talk of people from Politics more deserving than Pac? I guess, you're not really Filipino ( or not living in the Philippines) coz if you are, you'd never mention politics.
I can't think of any Filipino who has made a buzz in the international community as much as Pac. If you know someone, please educate me.
Pac deserved it whether you're happy or not. FACT.:cool:
Yeah, the present administration needs to be insulted and Time Magazine did it well.Quote:
Originally Posted by happytrip
The administration of Gloria is full of scandals and corruption and it's TIME that it be insulted. I just don't know if Gloria still feels some shame coz the way i see it, she's already callous when it comes to insult.:-\ I also guess that only real Filipinos know what I'm talking about.;)
I was just going to say: isn't the present Filipino government, much like the preceding ones, wracked by massive corruption?Quote:
Originally Posted by bruceleeYeah, the present administration needs to be insulted and Time Magazine did it well.Quote:
Originally Posted by happytrip
The administration of Gloria is full of scandals and corruption and it's TIME that it be insulted. I just don't know if Gloria still feels some shame coz the way i see it, she's already callous when it comes to insult.:-\ I also guess that only real Filipinos know what I'm talking about.;)
I agree! REPSQuote:
Originally Posted by brucelee
@bruce lee
I may be wrong about mentioning politics as an area where we excel right now.But there are promising politicians in the horizon.I wont name them now,cos i might be wronged again.On the topic of Pacquiao in the cover of TIMES magazine;it is your prerogative to have such a point of view.But for myself,i rather not see Manny on the cover of the said mag.
I want the Philippines to be recognized in such other culturally and intelectual aspect.We are now known as the country of maids,do you still want us to be known as a country of boxers?Im not saying MANNY is not reputable,i am talking of boxing in its entirety.
I hope you dont get me wrong.I am living in the Philippines right now.
I for one think no other Filipino is more deserving than Pacquiao at this moment in Time. It's a big fight and makes history in boxing if he wins. You may not have felt Pacquiao's help directly but there are hundreds of school children and hundreds of others that have. He's probably helped more poor than Arroyo. Just bringing the worlds attention alone to the plight of the poor brings money in donations and that has significance.Quote:
Originally Posted by happytripyou are correct....there are more deserving Filipinos,in the fields of relevance like politics,science,education and what else....Why feature a boxing hero in the mags cover?What significance has MANNY done to help us poor Filipinos?Quote:
Originally Posted by Youngblood
Of course he makes us proud and happy,That is all to it.
But make no mistake,I like PAC.
It's off topic but I'll give you an example of your statement. Melchor M. Tayamen, Head of the Fresh water fisheries. This guy is simple humble guy that created a new bread of Tilapia (fish) that grows in just 3 months rather than the 4.5 to 5 months normally. This kind of achievement is profound and your politicians have done nothing to recognize it. Arroyo even showed her face to take credit rather than hold the guy up for his work. IMO Pacquiao does more for the Philippines as a boxer than he ever will as a politician but it remains to be seen.
So there are promising politicians, I agree with that but the question is, are they more deserving that Pacquiao?Quote:
Originally Posted by happytrip
Pacquaio gives HOPE to many Filipinos and that is why TIME honored him.
Yes we are known as a country of maids and servants but boxing is different. It's a sport. It's like when an athlete win gold in the olympics, that athlete's country rejoices with him.
When Phelps won 8 golds in the Olympics, his country was proud of it. With Pac in the cover of Time because of his accomplishments as an athlete, why can't you also be proud of it?:-\
I am not for politicians ;neither i am a pro administration person.In my earlier posts ,i just wanted to imply that ,filipinos can excel in other intellectual fields and be published in TIME mag.Boxing is so minute a field for Filipinos to be talk about in a medium like the Times mag.Quote:
Originally Posted by fan johnnyI for one think no other Filipino is more deserving than Pacquiao at this moment in Time. It's a big fight and makes history in boxing if he wins. You may not have felt Pacquiao's help directly but there are hundreds of school children and hundreds of others that have. He's probably helped more poor than Arroyo. Just bringing the worlds attention alone to the plight of the poor brings money in donations and that has significance.Quote:
Originally Posted by happytripyou are correct....there are more deserving Filipinos,in the fields of relevance like politics,science,education and what else....Why feature a boxing hero in the mags cover?What significance has MANNY done to help us poor Filipinos?Quote:
Originally Posted by Youngblood
Of course he makes us proud and happy,That is all to it.
But make no mistake,I like PAC.
It's off topic but I'll give you an example of your statement. Melchor M. Tayamen, Head of the Fresh water fisheries. This guy is simple humble guy that created a new bread of Tilapia (fish) that grows in just 3 months rather than the 4.5 to 5 months normally. This kind of achievement is profound and your politicians have done nothing to recognize it. Arroyo even showed her face to take credit rather than hold the guy up for his work. IMO Pacquiao does more for the Philippines as a boxer than he ever will as a politician but it remains to be seen.
And yes maybe MANNY has done wonders in boxing that can make us,Filipinos proud of.But imo not to the extent of being in the cover of TIME mag.This is my position,and you have yours....i respect your position.
Like i said i have never read about the TIME article on MANNY.
I want to know exactly what kind of HOPE are we talking here.Maybe you are referring to a temporary HOPE,cos when Manny wins ,Pinoys are happy.Well this kind of hope can help us ,but not on a permanent basis.When EX PRESIDENT Cory Aquino was in the cover of TIME mag,she was a symbol of freedom for Pinoys.That one would make me proud.Why?Quote:
Originally Posted by bruceleeSo there are promising politicians, I agree with that but the question is, are they more deserving that Pacquiao?Quote:
Originally Posted by happytrip
Pacquaio gives HOPE to many Filipinos and that is why TIME honored him.
Yes we are known as a country of maids and servants but boxing is different. It's a sport. It's like when an athlete win gold in the olympics, that athlete's country rejoices with him.
When Phelps won 8 golds in the Olympics, his country was proud of it. With Pac in the cover of Time because of his accomplishments as an athlete, why can't you also be proud of it?:-\
Because of its national significance and it made a mark in the lives of the greater number of Filipinos.
I am proud of Manny's boxing accomplishments,whose not btw?
Don't be daft!Quote:
Originally Posted by happytripI want to know exactly what kind of HOPE are we talking here.Maybe you are referring to a temporary HOPE,cos when Manny wins ,Pinoys are happy.Well this kind of hope can help us ,but not on a permanent basis.When EX PRESIDENT Cory Aquino was in the cover of TIME mag,she was a symbol of freedom for Pinoys.That one would make me proud.Why?Quote:
Originally Posted by bruceleeSo there are promising politicians, I agree with that but the question is, are they more deserving that Pacquiao?Quote:
Originally Posted by happytrip
Pacquaio gives HOPE to many Filipinos and that is why TIME honored him.
Yes we are known as a country of maids and servants but boxing is different. It's a sport. It's like when an athlete win gold in the olympics, that athlete's country rejoices with him.
When Phelps won 8 golds in the Olympics, his country was proud of it. With Pac in the cover of Time because of his accomplishments as an athlete, why can't you also be proud of it?:-\
Because of its national significance and it made a mark in the lives of the greater number of Filipinos.
I am proud of Manny's boxing accomplishments,whose not btw?
Pacquiao's message is clear. Work hard, sacrifice and believe in God and you can achieve all that you want. He says it every time he fights and dedicates his fight to the Filipino people. The hope is that you can win over adversity the way Pacquiao has done in the ring. It is symbolic and part of what makes him an Icon for the people.
A great number of the Filipinos work hard,sacrifice,and believe in GOD.Manny can only be symbolic with his words.This is my opinion....Quote:
Originally Posted by fan johnnyDon't be daft!Quote:
Originally Posted by happytripI want to know exactly what kind of HOPE are we talking here.Maybe you are referring to a temporary HOPE,cos when Manny wins ,Pinoys are happy.Well this kind of hope can help us ,but not on a permanent basis.When EX PRESIDENT Cory Aquino was in the cover of TIME mag,she was a symbol of freedom for Pinoys.That one would make me proud.Why?Quote:
Originally Posted by brucelee
Because of its national significance and it made a mark in the lives of the greater number of Filipinos.
I am proud of Manny's boxing accomplishments,whose not btw?
Pacquiao's message is clear. Work hard, sacrifice and believe in God and you can achieve all that you want. He says it every time he fights and dedicates his fight to the Filipino people. The hope is that you can win over adversity the way Pacquiao has done in the ring. It is symbolic and part of what makes him an Icon for the people.
Around where I'm from Filipinos are stereotyped to be nurses...
Or volleyball coaches ;D
Guess I started a new oneQuote:
Originally Posted by amat
The coach of my college's volleyball team is Filipino as well. I actually called a live volleyball game by myself, was very nerveracking.Quote:
Originally Posted by C-LoGuess I started a new oneQuote:
Originally Posted by amat
Manny gives to the poor doesn't he?Quote:
Originally Posted by happytripyou are correct....there are more deserving Filipinos,in the fields of relevance like politics,science,education and what else....Why feature a boxing hero in the mags cover?What significance has MANNY done to help us poor Filipinos?Quote:
Originally Posted by Youngblood
Of course he makes us proud and happy,That is all to it.
But make no mistake,I like PAC.
Yes ....but giving means nothing to me.I am looking into something done by Manny that could mean his solid legacy for the improvement of the Filipino life.A kind of undertaking that could help a greater number of Pinoys.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndreManny gives to the poor doesn't he?Quote:
Originally Posted by happytripyou are correct....there are more deserving Filipinos,in the fields of relevance like politics,science,education and what else....Why feature a boxing hero in the mags cover?What significance has MANNY done to help us poor Filipinos?Quote:
Originally Posted by Youngblood
Of course he makes us proud and happy,That is all to it.
But make no mistake,I like PAC.
Have you seen our people living under our urban bridges?Pinoys living in river waters?When the floods came ,did you see what happened to these poor Pinoys?That is only one case,there are so many,it would take hours for me to enumerate our poor situation.
Sounds like your looking for the second coming of christ...there is only so much one man can do. I for one would like some names that you don't want to mention of a Filipino that is more deserving of the cover. Pac is only one man and a tremendous representative of your country.Quote:
Originally Posted by happytripYes ....but giving means nothing to me.I am looking into something done by Manny that could mean his solid legacy for the improvement of the Filipino life.A kind of undertaking that could help a greater number of Pinoys.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndreManny gives to the poor doesn't he?Quote:
Originally Posted by happytrip
Have you seen our people living under our urban bridges?Pinoys living in river waters?When the floods came ,did you see what happened to these poor Pinoys?That is only one case,there are so many,it would take hours for me to enumerate our poor situation.
It's obvious that there isn't a Philip anywhere who isn't filled with absolute pride for their fighter.... Seeing him on Time magazine must be a real buzz.Quote:
Originally Posted by happytripyou are correct....there are more deserving Filipinos,in the fields of relevance like politics,science,education and what else....Why feature a boxing hero in the mags cover?What significance has MANNY done to help us poor Filipinos?Quote:
Originally Posted by Youngblood
Of course he makes us proud and happy,That is all to it.
But make no mistake,I like PAC.
After seeing that cover, i'm actually very happy for all the Philips (i don't know how to abbreviate Philippines?)