Congressman Emmanuel Dapidran "Pacman" Pacquiao Delivered his "1st Privileged Speech"

The lone District of Sarangani Province Representative, Congressman Emmanuel Dapidran “Pacman” Pacquiao Delivered his “1st Privileged Speech” during the Opening of the 15th Congress in the House of Representative.

He said 40 percent of his province mates “have no adequate housing, no adequate food and no proper nutrition.”

“For those 40 percent, it’s not just a statistic. It’s their daily experience of life. Numbers are very useful for all sorts of things. But numbers don’t tell us what something is really like. For that, we need imagination. Better yet, actual experience. For me, poverty was an actual experience. I know what it feels like to do without a home, to do without food. I know what’s like to go hungry. That was me for the first half of my life,” he told his colleagues.

“Yes! I knew hunger, homelessness, and what it was like to want to go to school but unable to do so. Life then seemed hopeless. I still sometimes find it hard to believe that I am now where I am,” he said.

He said Sarangani is a “one-livelihood province” that relies only on fishing

as its people’s means of livelihood.

“But why should we confine ourselves to fishing? We also have corn, rice and coconut. These industries are crying out to be improved. And that is one of the things we will do. We will improve the production, post-harvest and marketing processes for corn, rice

and coconut. Yes! We are going to diversify,” he said.

He said they would also go into “cooperative coffee farming, which we are already studying.”

“Livelihood is the first important thing on our agenda. Without a source of livelihood, people go hungry. But there are two other things just as crucial. One of them is health. Did you know that Sarangani does not have a provincial hospital?” he stressed.

He pointed out that the other concern he would like to attend to is education.

“We are going to make sure that there is continuous educational upgrading in Sarangani… we will coordinate with Tesda (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority) on what the most relevant and useful programs are. We are also going to put up the Placement Assistance Coordination and Manpower Assessment Network Centers, or Pacman Centers for short,” he said.

“I can barely contain my excitement about what Sarangani can become, will become. I am eager too that I will be part of these improvements in my province,” he said.

“But I have a special request to make of you, my colleagues, and of the people of Sarangani. There is something else I want to contribute and I hope you will give me your blessing. I want to do something for the Filipino athlete

. I want us to work together, and to work very hard, to win the first Filipino gold medal in the Olympics,” he added.

The boxing champion-turned-lawmaker thanked his wife Jinkee for her “loving support… and every Filipino who has ever watched and cheered for Manny Pacquiao.”

“So let’s get started on this road to progress. I am tempted to quote Robert Front - ‘the woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep.’ However, in the effervescence of my youth, I chose Michael Buffer’s famous line, ‘Let’s get ready to rumble!’,” he said.

“But in the same fashion that I end my fights, let me leave you with this prayer that I carry with me all these years - ‘God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference’,” he said.

Pacquiao also told his colleagues that he had asked himself frequently if he could be a “good congressman.”

“And my resounding answer is, with my heart in the right place, my work ethic, my discipline, and my commitment to learn from wiser and more experienced people such as all of you here today, yes, I can be a good congressman,” he said.

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The return of Manny Pacquiao

Like a victorious general returning to ancient Rome, boxing champ Manny Pacquiao arrived to a hero’s welcome on Monday and shared his latest triumph with his cheering fans.

The ring superstar, along with his wife Jinkee and his entourage, arrived on board Philippine Airlines flight 103 from Los Angeles at around 5:45 am, eight days since retaining his World Boxing Organization welterweight crown via a 12-round domination of tough Ghanaian challenger Joshua Clottey in Texas.

“Masayang-masaya ako at nakabalik na ako sa Pilipinas at makakapiling uli ang mga anak ko. Nagpapasalamat ako sa lahat ng sumuporta at nagdasal para sa akin sa last fight ko,” the champ said.

Pacquiao children Jemuel and Princess led the welcome party and well-wishers for the 31-year-old fighter and his wife Jinkee at the NAIA Terminal 2, greeting their parents with a warm hug and kiss. Also present were his political ally Sen. Manny Villar and Deputy National Security Adviser Chavit Singson.

Unlike his arrival from his last two gigs in the US, this one’s practically free from controversies and issues that need addressing upon setting foot on local soil.

Remember his return from the Cotto fight last November, when a reported spat with wife Jinkee spread like wildfire? Mr. and Mrs. Pacquiao eventually arrived hand in hand, sharing a kiss at least twice at the airport to dispel rumors.

Earlier, last May, the AH1N1 (swine flu) scare nearly spoiled Pacquiao’s post-Ricky Hatton party, with the Department of Health advising the fighter to defer his return and undergo self-quarantine in the US first. The pound-for-pound king returned as scheduled, knocked out all worries about the deadly virus and went about his usual post-fight parade.

With no marital or health issue hounding him this time, Pacquiao had all the time to focus on his boxing.

Asked about Clottey, whom he failed to knock out, Pacquiao said: “Matibay din kaya nakatapos ng 12 rounds.”

As to the much in-demand megabout with Floyd Mayweather, Jr., the Pacman said bring “Money May” on. “Open ako na lumaban sa kanya. Anytime, pwede ako, basta magkasundo [on fight terms].”

There’s also the possibility that Pacquiao-Mayweather would no longer see the light of day as his mother, Dionesia, has been begging him to hang up his gloves.

“Pwedeng hindi na umabot doon sa Mayweather fight, pwedeng mag-announce na ako ng retirement, pag-uusapan pa namin ng pamilya,” he said.

With the elections looming, Sarangani congressional bet Pacquiao couldn’t help but talk about politics, declaring his readiness to go on the campaign trail beginning March 26.

“Handa na ako, bago pa man ako lumaban kay Clottey, nakahanda na ako sa kampanya. Anyway, March 26 pa naman ang start ng campaign [for local candidates], may ilang araw pa ako para makapiling ang mga anak ko bago mangampanya,” he said.

He also took the time out to bat for the partylist group, Partido ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA), which he said aims to help Filipino athletes who have the potential to bring honor to the country as well, especially with his possible retirement in the horizon.

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Pacquiao vs. Clottey result

Everybody is ready for the Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey bout this Saturday evening, and the mannypacquiao.i.ph is going on the record with our official picks and predictions. Does anybody see Clottey pulling off the huge upset? Do they think Pacquiao will win by knockout or by decision, or what will happen in the bout?

Scott Levinson: Does anyone else feel this is more dangerous for Pacquiao the closer we get to March 13? Something inside is telling me Clottey is going to put forth a great effort. I think he will pursue and punch with purpose, which will only give way to a better Pacquiao. I see Pacquiao using his movement, speed, and fast combination punching to stay a step ahead in the early going. I picture a fast-paced and exciting bout. Pacquiao’s attack will begin to put a dent in Clottey’s resolve over the second half of the bout, causing his workrate to dip. Manny will sweep the final rounds and wind up winning about 10 rounds. I think Clottey will earn a moral victory in making it to the final bell.

Prediction: Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision

Rich Thomas: Joshua Clottey is a tough fighter in the great Ghanian tradition of tough fighters, but I fear he is more like Ike Quartey than Azumah Nelson. He is a tough fighter and a serious threat to anyone who gets in the ring with him, but there is something in there that leaves him just short making the transition from being a good fighter into an excellent or a great fighter. Like Quartey, he is one of these guys who always seems to come just short when matched with a boxer who truly has the right stuff.

That said, Clottey is tough as nails. Miguel Cotto was looking somewhat fragile even before Pacman got to him, and I am starting to think that he might be one of these boxers who has a short, bright career with an early end, ala Donald Curry or Wilfred Benitez. Clottey might not have the championship grit, but his body is made of tougher stuff. He will be game going at least as far as the late rounds, although when it comes to making that last big push to pull himself out of the hole, Clottey won’t make it.

Prediction: Pacman UD12.

Nathan Nau: In a bout that most experts think is a mismatch, Manny Pacquiao will use his superior footwork, hand speed, and combinations to hold off the tough and larger Clottey.  I believe this fight will be closer than most experts think, with Clottey having his moments, but ultimately failing in an upset bid via a closer than expected unanimous decision.

Prediction: Pacquiao by unanimous decision

Scott Dryden (ProFighting-Fans.com): Clottey is a very tough competitor who has a ton to gain with a victory.  He will bring it to Pacquiao which will make for a very exciting fight, at least for awhile.  As he often does, Manny will take over the fight in the 5^th round and will dominate from there on out.  Pac-Man adds to his impressive victory with an 8th round KO.

Prediction: Pacquiao via 8^th round KO

Ryan McArthur: Just before Clottey fought Miguel Cotto back in March 09, he just may well have been the most underrated pug in the business. Just after Pacquiao fought Cotto 5 months later, he did become the most revered and feared fighter on the planet. Remember while watching Pacquiao that we just may be witnessing the best fighter the sport has seen since Roberto Duran of the 1970s.

Of course Pacquiao is the favorite here, and rightly so, he’s earned it. The fact remains however that this is a really tough and extremely well matched bout. Clottey is technically sound, a good body puncher and the strongest fighter Pacquiao has faced in his Hall of Fame career. Will this be enough though to stop the Pacman bandwagon?

Ultimately I’m going to have to say no and take the easy way out. Pacman by Unanimous Decision. He’s just far too busy, too fast and too good for the very competent Clottey (he just doesn’t throw enough punches to beat the Filipino).

Prediction: Pacman by Unanimous Decision

Jake Emen: Clottey is a very good fighter, but he seems to be just good enough to be able to complain loudly about losing his biggest fights. He came up short against Antonio Margarito and Miguel Cotto when both were winnable fights. There’s a chance that weighing 165 lbs or so on fight night will allow him to walk through Pacquiao’s shots and walk him down, landing thudding shots that take the speed out of Pacquiao’s legs and arms. That’s a small chance however, and Pacquiao should be able to buzz in and out of Clottey’s range, taking advantage of his cover up defense to score with plenty of telling shots.

Prediction: Pacquiao by Unanimous Decision

As you might expect all of the ProBoxing-Fans.com writers are siding with the favorite and the pound for pound king, Manny Pacquiao in the Pacquiao vs. Clottey bout scheduled for this Saturday evening. Most think it will be a unanimous decision, some foresee a stoppage and some could be sniffing some trouble brewing, but all see Pacquiao coming out ahead.

Come fight night, you can check in for our live Pacquiao vs. Clottey round by round blog. You can also check out Scott Levinson’s detailed, full length preview and prediction for Pacquiao-Clottey to get you geared up for the bout!

Boxing Legend Manny Pacquiao

MANNY PACQUIAO have been known to be very determined even against all odds. We have Manny Pacquiao, Gabriel “Flash” Elorde, Jerry Penalosa, Luisito Espinosa, Onyok Velasco, Efren “Bata” Reyes, Django Bustamante, Paeng Nepomuceno, Caloy Loyzaga, Robert Jaworski, Ramon Fernandez, Benjie Paras, Eric Buhain, Akiko Thomson, Tony Leviste, Lydia de Vega, Elma Muros and so many others. Even with limited resources and minimal support from the national government, these athletes have contributed pride and glory to our nation. The Philippines, though has not won a single gold medal at the Olympics, have continued to defy odds and challenge other athletes from different parts of the world.

Manny Pacquiao may be considered the country’s greatest boxer. No other boxer, even abroad has won 7 different weight divisions. Even the Golden Boy Oscar dela Hoya or Floyd Mayweather has not earned this feat. Both have won only 6 weight division belts. Don’t underestimate that, winning 6 different weight divisions is amazing, winning 7 is crazy. No matter how you put it, Pacquiao’s achievement has never been done before, and not only that, his past 4 fights, Diaz, Dela Hoya, Hatton and Cotto are all very convincing wins, 3 were knockouts and 1 by submission. These 4 boxers were all heavier, taller and are said to be more powerful than him in terms of punches. His only clear advantage was his speed. But in the end, his speed was only one of his skills. He has matured into an intelligent boxer, thanks to his coach and trainer, Freddie Roach.

We Filipinos should be very proud of Manny Pacquiao. We may not have another boxer of his stature in probably 10-20 years. All the news about his extra marital affairs are all being blown out of proportion by the media. People who judge him are being unfair. If all the gossips about him are true, who are we to judge the guy? Are we no different? Haven’t we done anything wrong in our lives that we were ashamed to admit? People say that it is unfair to his wife and children, which is true, but we should not exploit the issue by showing their emotions on national television and talking about their lives at showbiz talk shows. Manny Pacquiao is a public figure who should be responsible since he is idolized by many, but he is still a normal human being who commits mistakes. Nobody is perfect, it is just very poor judgment that the media is exploiting his weaknesses, all just for earning more and more millions for their media corporation.

Manny Pacquiao is a gift to us Filipinos and we should thank God and him for bringing pride and glory to Filipinos all over the world. Let us try to be decent human beings and give what is due to Manny. Not only did he brought pride to us but he has helped thousands of Filipinos by donating funds to typhoon victims and provided jobs to his people in General Santos through his businesses. He will try for the second time to run for public office because he believes he can help more if he is elected. All of these are from his fists which once were hitting coconut trees when he was just a young boy dreaming to be a good boxer one day.

5 Reasons Why Manny Pacquiao would beat Miguel Cotto

Speed – Its an old boxing adage that “speed kills” and right now no one has more speed than Manny Pacquiao.  Its not just that Manny is fast with his hands, but as seen in his match with Oscar De La Hoya, he also has fast feet.  Cotto was able to keep up with Shane Mosley’s hands, but doesn’t have the quickest pair of feet in town.  He is often caught against the ropes and that would play right into Pacquiao’s speedy hands.

Wear and Tear – Cotto took a brutal beating against Antonio Margarito and even though he got by Joshua Clottey, he still showed signs of weariness in the later rounds. That would be a sure fire way to lose against a top conditioned athlete like Manny Pacquiao.  Pacquiao would apply relentless pressure that Clottey was unable to do to finish the job.  Cotto also backed away in the later rounds against Shane Mosley, if he does this against Pac-man its lights out!

Chin – Cotto was knocked down several times at 140 pounds and one of the main reasons he moved up was that it gave him more strength to take a punch.  If he comes back down to 143 pounds to face Pacquiao, some of that weakness may resurface.  Meanwhile Pacquiao hasn’t been stopped in over ten years and has a proven ability to take a punch.  

Skills – Since Manny’s loss to Eric Morales several years ago, he has improved significantly.  He has learned to knock opponents down with either hand whereas before he relied heavily on the straight left hand.  Cotto has great skills but has shown vulnerability when faced against a pressure fighter.  This lack of ability could be a major factor in the fight

Trainer – many casual boxing fans don’t seem to realize the importance of a good trainer. However it’s the trainer that sets up the game plan and studies the opponent’s flaws for months before the fight takes place. Manny Pacquiao’s trainer, Freddie Roach, earned his second Trainer Of the Year award for the two perfect game plans against Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton.  On the other hand, Miguel Cotto has had much turmoil in his camp and split ways with his long time trainer just before the fight with Joshua Clottey.  Will Cotto’s camp be able to put together a strategy like Freddie Roach?  The answer is most likely a resounding No.

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People’s Champ Movement

Emmanuel Pacquiao in real life, the ring icon has formally petitioned the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to accredit his organization—called the People’s Champ Movement—as a “local political party.”

In a move that may well catapult him to Congress next year, Manny Pacquiao is parlaying his enormous popularity as a boxing champion—boosted by his electrifying knockout of British Ricky “the Hitman” Hatton last weekend—into a political movement.

As a “local” party, the People’s Champ Movement (PCM) is fielding candidates only for local positions in General Santos City and Sarangani province—all but confirming widespread speculation that Pacquiao would seek a seat in the House of Representatives, or maybe run for mayor, in the 2010 elections.

Pacquiao, who signed the affidavit, is the party president. Reynaldo Constantino Jr. is executive vice president and Raul C. Martinez as secretary general.

As a local party, PCM can only field candidates for local posts in General Santos and Sarangani, Ferrer said. If PCM wants to field candidates for national posts, it has to register again with the Comelec.

Pacquiao vs. Chiongbian or Dominguez for congressional bid - May 10, 2010 election

The Chiongbian Family, who has practically created Sarangani, has expressed confidence that they could maintain their hold on the province.

Sarangani was part of South Cotabato until 1992 when it was “fathered” by the late congressman James Chiongbian (father of incumbent Erwin).

Since then the province remained under the Chiongbian clan.

While the clan is confident of maintaining their hold through Gov. Dominguez, the governor seems to have apprehensions about facing Pacquiao inside the political ring.

A political clan in Sarangani said it remains unfazed even with Manny Pacquiao’s announcement of congressional bid in their province.

The celebrated Filipino boxer, who has just beaten 10-time world boxing champ Oscar de la Hoya, went to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) office in Kiamba on Monday to register as a voter in Sarangani.

The possible opponent of Manny Pacquiao was Roy Chiongbian or Gov. [Miguel Rene] Dominguez on  congressional race, while Rep. Erwin Chiongbian Sarangani  Province was already serving his third and final term.

Fr. Ed Panlilio for President

Fr. Ed Panlilio is the 6th of the Panlilio brood of seven. He was born in Minalin, Pampanga on December 6, 1953 to parents Gervacio Cunanan Panlilio and Catalina Tongol. Gervacio married Eddie’s stepmother, Maria Restinia Regala-Panlilio, a principal of San Pedro Elementary School. The 53 year-old priest has made his mark as a prime-mover for social development, a dedicated and well-loved priest and pastor, and a leader. He is afflicted with vitiligo, a rare skin disease.

Panlilio ran for the position of governor of Pampanga province in the 2007 Philippine general election. Panlilio defends his controversial decision to pursue a political role as a logical continuation of his ministry for the poor, whom he sees as having been exploited and neglected for too long by successive administrations of corrupt and uncaring politicians.

His experience under the Social Action Center spurred him to announce his intention to run as the governor of the province. Because of this, he was suspended from his priestly ministry and is forbidden to perform any duties as a priest, including saying Mass. He won over his two leading competitors, provincial board member Lilia Pineda and re-electionist governor Mark Lapid (both allies of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo), winning over Pineda by a slim margin of only 1,147 votes out of a total of over 600,000 votes cast for all three candidates.

Among Ed though, according to the news flash, is still waiting for the signs before he finalizes his decisions. He said it will depend on the public’s clamor for him to run, which I believe will now pour in after hearing the announcement.

But if you surf around the net many issues regarding Governor Ed Panlilio of Pampanga will run for president in the coming 2010 election.

What do you think?