pacqiaogovernment pup?

pacqiaogovernment pup? - check this intriguing political issue out
@eemee468 (446)
Philippines
September 23, 2008 2:07pm CST
i'm not so sure, but i heard this discussion one time, that pacqiao is being treated by the government too specially. Why? . . 1. No famous boxer before him ever get rich the way he is now. Win or lose, he gets paid tons of money. Onyok Velasco, Flash Elorde, and other boxers before him never were as rich as he is, but they are undeniably the country's pride up until now. . . 2. whenever there's a political issue being raised up at the news, what follows is pacqiao's next rematch, or even his training are covered by the media, even if it's really an unnecessary news. . . 3. his homecoming. that was an issue. that was the time when all were being troubled about the charter change, but everything was set aside because of pacqiao, and we know very well how grand it was celebrated. . . . makes me think... is pacqiao really being a government pup?, not that i have something against him, we know that he is a good person, but we can never tell the slyness of the government to lure people of him, while they're doing something behind..makes me pretty convinced that he is.what about you?
2 responses
@ayenacsi (910)
• Philippines
23 Sep 08
GMA is riding on his popularity with the masses. GMA thinks that if the lowly Pinoy love and support Manny, it will translate to the government or to her. It is sad that Manny is letting himself be used for GMAs political agendas. But I believe that Manny's intention to help the Filipino people is sincere. I just don't think how he joining the congress can help the people.
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@eemee468 (446)
• Philippines
23 Sep 08
hah, yeah, that time when he ran for mayor, woah, that was unexpected, and well..he is a good person, but i guess naive with all that's happening. . thanks for responding n_n
@rainmark (4302)
23 Sep 08
Sometimes tv networks used someone in order to earn money from publicity. well manny maybe likes being to be used coz he gained popularity at the same time he gets lots of money. maybe after his boxing career he will be a fulltime actor too in GMA.
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@eemee468 (446)
• Philippines
23 Sep 08
hahah. that's a way to put it, but hope you'd respond to the discussion to be rated.heheh.. . . thanks anyway n_n
@rsa101 (37952)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
Well that is the general impression of him when it comes to politics. He is being used by these politicians. But then if you would look at it, his wealth can be traced from his winnings, but I think he is being used by these politicians because they know he has the money and the resource that is why but to think that the money is from the government I don't think so. With regards to his news coverage, well I really do not know if that is true, but it could just be a coincidence that this two news are being coined together purposely to distract the public attention, but for me Pacquiao is already a news item that any channel would want to air to boost their ratings game. Any news that the Pacquiao wants to release would definitely get the attention of these news makers just to be on top of everything in Pacquiao's life. #3 issue might also be true the present administration is holding on to this sensation that Pacquiao has to cover many major issues that the government is facing. That is why the administration is just as happy when Pacquiao has a fight since the country really stops bickering each other. I just hope that Manny would not be convinced again to run for government position since I think he is already doing good for his country already and there is no need for him to join the ranks of the government that is so unpopular.