Pacquiao vs. Mosley by Court Injunction

[toto]

by Mortz Ortigoza, theboxinghistorian.com

What if a Filipino taxpayer files a Petition for Declaratory Relief at the Regional Trial Court near his residence by asking it to decide pronto if world-class boxer Manny Pacquiao can just kept leaving his congressional works because he trains and boxes big time abroad?
What if the complainant asks the court for a preventive injunction or temporary restraining order as the judge diligently decides if Pacquaio has patently abandoned his fulltime congressional job in lieu of the lucrative hurt business?
I wrote this article with concern after reading the recent issue of Philippine Daily Inquirer on the Code of Conduct issued by House of Representatives Speaker Sonny Belmonte to congressmen to follow.

I wrote this article to remind everybody that Pacquaio has a higher calling than the glory of pugilism.
Pacquiao has contract with the Filipinos

Like Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s leader social contract with the people, Manny has a contract with the Filipinos and not with Bob Arum after he was sworn to his congressional job.
That contract is to dutifully do his responsibilities in a full time capacity in terms of regular public hearing, identifying government projects, researching, dialoguing, debating, and crafting laws at the August Chamber.
All of these are for the good of the Filipinos.
These are not about how to earn hundreds of millions of dollars for him and the honour his boxing brought to his country.

Court should decide that Code of Conduct prohibits also solon working in another private job

What the Code of Conduct -that was obviously a copy cat of the laws on lawmakers in the Constitution - says: “A member may not receive compensation or any pecuniary interest and may not permit compensation or any pecuniary interest to accrue to the member’s beneficial interest from any source, the receipt of which would occur by virtue of influence improperly exerted from the member’s position in Congress”,
“A member shall not hold any other office or employment in the government, or any subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof, including government-owned or controlled-corporations or subsidiaries, during the member’s term without forfeiting the member’s seat in the House”
Pecuniary interest in working full time or part-time in the private sector is apparently silent there.
But this silence could not be an imprimatur for a lawmaker to work in the private sector despite his working fulltime as elective official.

Congressmen would emulate Manny’s working in another job

We should not ignore this silence because this could open a Pandora box for congressmen to emulate what Pacquaio has been manifestly and incessantly been doing outside his congressional work.
A Petition for Declaratory Relief and a TRO for his upcoming Mosley fights can serve as a test case to preserve the long time ignored mockery of a public office.
Pacquiao should know that he is not elected to serve Saranggani only. He should know that he is elected to serve the Philippines.
His office is not like that of a localized Board Member who can be employed in the private sector. His office is a nationalized one that entails full time work.
His office is not covered by the Local Government Code. His office is covered by the Constitution.
If he wants to box, he resigns from his congressional post.
If he wants to be a good congressman, he stops to box.
Upright Filipinos don’t want a pound-for-pound king who masquerades as congressman.
They want a bustling country -where everybody benefits economically- steered by a full time congressman that does not only enrich for himself but help enriched his marginalized constituents.
(Send comments to totomortz@yahoo.com)

[Gandalf]

That is what has always puzzled me about Manny. If he is wanting to help the poor so much, then why not finish his boxing career and go and do that (not that politicians actually go ahead and do this mind)?. Doing the juggling act is a cop out and no way he is doing an effective political job working only part time. If that's the case the why doesn't every congressman work part time like Manny?

He should have continued his boxing career and started politics later or else have just quit boxing. As it stand it just looks like a cop out. I can't take Manny seriously as a politician anyway. He hasn't got the knowledge to know what he is doing, unless he is simply the mouthpiece of a bunch of phoney advisors like Obama.

[brucelee]

You have an excellent point there. Apparently, there is conflict of interest with what Pacquaio is doing and Congress is ignoring it because they don't want to get the wrath of the people.

I hope someone would be bold enough to file a petition for injunction or prohibition against Pacquaio's continued fights. He should resign from Congress if he has delicadeza.

I guess there is a prohibition for Members of the Congress to be preoccupied with private interests. I'll check my law books about that.

As a public official myself, earning so little, we are even prohibited to do part time jobs in private institutions. How much more with Pacquaio who has been elected to the Congress to make laws.

I feel like vindicated because I've been telling people that Pacquaio should not be running for Congress or holding any elective position if he wants to continue with his boxing.

By the way, PAcquaio is using the taxpayer's money ( for his salary) while he is absent so that could be a form of corruption too. Besides, what happened to his tax evasion issue?

I hope the Bureau of Internal REvenue continues to check his tax payments if they really want to implement reforms and changes in their office. Pacquaio could be evading taxes in hundreds of million. It's like a plunder case because of the amount involved.

[toto]

@BruceLee and Miles, Im happy that guys like you see this problem. I'm not a boxing writer primodialy but I write a political column with gusto at this site Hypocrisy of politicians �.
I just saw some loopholes on Pacman's boxing and congressional work thus I posted this articled here-
Mortz Ortigoza

[mafiajoey]

Congress was a publicity stunt anyways......the guy might be a legend in his country but truth is....hes dumber then a bag of rocks. "Yes uhhhh No uhhh Whatever Bob say"

[generalbulldog]

I say who really cares if he's boxing and being a congress member in his country at the same time. The guy led a hard life in childhood to his mid teenage years and made something out of himself, while people seemed pissed at his success behind a computer screen.

I don't know how he is as a politician, but California had 2 Hollywood actors in Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzeneeger as governors and 1 actually became president of the USA. They don't strike me as intelligent people anyways.

But life is what you make of it, some people become successful while others moan and complain about another man's success.

I think the Aussies call it Tall Poppy Syndrome or something like that.

[brucelee]

I am not questioning the intelligence of Pac because intelligence has many faces. What I am complaining is his dereliction of duty as a law maker.

The fact that Pacquaio does not even know how to make laws is even aggravated by the fact that he's not even attending regularly the sessions of the Congress.


You don't care because you're not a FILIPINO TAXPAYER. My gross income is being deducted 25% to pay for Pac's salary so I have the right to whine and complain. ASide from that, my compulsory insurance policy from the Government (GSIS) deducts almost 10% of my salary and is being spent on investments like paintings which you haven't heard of.

[generalbulldog]

I am not questioning the intelligence of Pac because intelligence has many faces. What I am complaining is his dereliction of duty as a law maker.

The fact that Pacquaio does not even know how to make laws is even aggravated by the fact that he's not even attending regularly the sessions of the Congress.


You don't care because you're not a FILIPINO TAXPAYER. My gross income is being deducted 25% to pay for Pac's salary so I have the right to whine and complain. ASide from that, my compulsory insurance policy from the Government (GSIS) deducts almost 10% of my salary and is being spent on investments like paintings which you haven't heard of.

That's the world of politics. When Arnold was governor of California he went to Lakers games all the time and boxing matches like the Mosley/Margarito fight and really didn't do a damn thing to help the state get out of it's debt. When Reagan was president he took a lot of vacations and plunge the nation into massive debt, but hey he was great at speeches like the "tear down this wall mr. Gorbachev" stuff.

That's what politics is, corruption and nothing more than corruption. Still I have to hand it to someone that came from the depths of the gutter to make something out of himself. So I ain't got no envy of another man's success in life. It's a dog eat dog world out there.

Don't hate the player, hate the game.

[fan johnny]

Smart followed by stupid!

First they hail the guy for being a national hero. Praise him for raising the moral of the Nation. And now accuse him of misconduct. Anyone with any sense at all knows intuitively that his continued boxing only prospers the country further as it helps build the economy and promotes peace. Besides he gives much of it away. His taxes alone ought to more than justify his absence from congress.

Anyone with half a brain knows that this type or rhetoric is born from his political opposition.

[Hulk]

I say who really cares if he's boxing and being a congress member in his country at the same time. The guy led a hard life in childhood to his mid teenage years and made something out of himself, while people seemed pissed at his success behind a computer screen.

I don't know how he is as a politician, but California had 2 Hollywood actors in Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzeneeger as governors and 1 actually became president of the USA. They don't strike me as intelligent people anyways.

But life is what you make of it, some people become successful while others moan and complain about another man's success.

I think the Aussies call it Tall Poppy Syndrome or something like that.

Say what you will about Pacquaio but I will be Goddamned if I will sit here and let you slander Arnold like that !

Arnold is the man ! He's the Terminator, our former Governor and a national treasure !!!

Good day to you sir !

Good day I say !

[toto]

@Bulldog, but Reagan and Schwarzenneger did not leave office for three months at the expense of their duty. Pacquiao is very good and Filipinos are proud of him. But when he shit and being emulated by fellow congressmen in terms of the length of his absences, how would my friend Bulldog and narrow minded Pacnuts solve this legislative chaos Pacman et al could give our country?
Bruce Lee is right, you Bulldog aint Filipinos who would suffer in this stupidity.
You aint also understand Bruce Lee's "Dereliction of Duty", or word like "Malfeasance", "Non-Feasance". They are Philippine law that would look shit if Pacman and other congressmen continue to shit on them.
Pacquaio has a way, resign as pug, and concentrate as solon or the other way around. Don't shit with the law.
To those who questioned that it is not in the Code of Conduct that Pacman sidelines as boxer, or congressmen and work in the private sector, son of a gun, that's why I wrote this article for a taxpayer to test it at the nearby Regional Trial Court and the Supreme Court later (through certiorari incase RTC overturned the petition).
This would enrich our jurisprudence since the court can decides if congressmen are allowed or not to work in the private sector

[fan johnny]

OT, "Ronny Reagen and Arnold did more for there state and Country"

Dude, how can you even mention thesetwo in the same sentence, unless it is an Oxymoron?

Ronny Raygun was a true leader. He was in a completely different class than Schwarzenneger.

Schwarzenneger done nothing but make California worse.He just flows the wife's instructions and is really a Democrat in disguise to further his own agendas rather than the people just like most politicians.

[brucelee]

@Bulldog, but Reagan and Schwarzenneger did not leave office for three months at the expense of their duty. Pacquiao is very good and Filipinos are proud of him. But when he shit and being emulated by fellow congressmen in terms of the length of his absences, how would my friend Bulldog and narrow minded Pacnuts solve this legislative chaos Pacman et al could give our country?
Bruce Lee is right, you Bulldog aint Filipinos who would suffer in this stupidity.
You aint also understand Bruce Lee's "Dereliction of Duty", or word like "Malfeasance", "Non-Feasance". They are Philippine law that would look shit if Pacman and other congressmen continue to shit on them.
Pacquaio has a way, resign as pug, and concentrate as solon or the other way around. Don't shit with the law.
To those who questioned that it is not in the Code of Conduct that Pacman sidelines as boxer, or congressmen and work in the private sector, son of a gun, that's why I wrote this article for a taxpayer to test it at the nearby Regional Trial Court and the Supreme Court later (through certiorari incase RTC overturned the petition).
This would enrich our jurisprudence since the court can decides if congressmen are allowed or not to work in the private sector

Hehehe. How I wish I could file the petition as a taxpayer and be part of the jurisprudence. I know it will be granted though Pacquaio's camp might question my standing as a proper party to the case. The Supreme Court then will grant my petition because of its importance. Law students would be studying my case and it will be cited in similar cases as stare decisis. Imagine that, an easy way to be remembered by many. LOL. Thanks to Pacquaio vs Mosley.

[Gandalf]

OT, "Ronny Reagen and Arnold did more for there state and Country"

Dude, how can you even mention thesetwo in the same sentence, unless it is an Oxymoron?

Ronny Raygun was a true leader. He was in a completely different class than Schwarzenneger.

Schwarzenneger done nothing but make California worse.He just flows the wife's instructions and is really a Democrat in disguise to further his own agendas rather than the people just like most politicians.

Ronald Reagan was the first obvious puppet president. He wasn't a leader. He was an ex-actor reading other people's lines off of a prompter. He set the trend for each and every President to come since. These actors posing as politicians are a sham and highlight how becoming a successful politician these days is all about careful marketing rather than anything to do with policies. Being a popular actor always helps as the recognition factor is already partially built in. Pac as a boxer meets the same criteria. He has no proven track record as a person who knows how to get things done politically and yet there he is as the part time congressman. A joke really, but that's politics for you.

[Kev]

Smart followed by stupid!

First they hail the guy for being a national hero. Praise him for raising the moral of the Nation. And now accuse him of misconduct. Anyone with any sense at all knows intuitively that his continued boxing only prospers the country further as it helps build the economy and promotes peace. Besides he gives much of it away. His taxes alone ought to more than justify his absence from congress.

Anyone with half a brain knows that this type or rhetoric is born from his political opposition.

I agree with you Johnny. Some people might moan because the letter of the law isn't being observed, but it's a FACT that Manny is more useful to the people of the Philipines whilst still being a fighter, with a massive world profile, which gives him a platform to speak on behalf of his country to a farbigger audience.

Politics isn't just about turning up at meetings and signing papers, people can actually get out and make real change in powerful ways through their charisma and personal power.

Manny is great for the Phillipines, and for raising awareness of his country and any problems they may suffer.

It's actually a very good pragmatic decision to let him both serve politically and as a fighter right now as he's now Asia's most famous politician and will hold a lot of clout overseas.

Make use of that, don't bitch about it.

Fucking whiny, inneffective beaurocrats.