Manny pacquiao

CONGRATULATIONS, PACMAN!
Again, Manny Pacquiao wins, and he makes the Filipino proud, the Filipino whose hope has been dwindling with the current political fiasco that has been invading the country. Same as the split decision of the judges in the Pacquiao-Marquez fight, we need someone or something or an event, whatever, which would break the current pro-administration and anti-administration deadlock quickly. Yes, we are all in search of the elusive truth—but do we see the light at the end of the tunnel which seems to be endless? This deadlock has to be decided. The Filipino must move on, even if we are to start from scratch, before it is too late.
I may be a dreamer, but can we start from here? Admittedly, Manny Pacquiao is already a hero for many of us. Manny Pacquiao is a common factor—both the pros and the antis wanted him to win. Everyone is the same in that score. And it was a difficult fight, risking life and limb. He may have money, power within his circle, fame and all—but he fought hard for it, in each game he has been through since he started his career. The politicians? I doubt it—they have the money, power and all—at the expense of each and every Filipino, raking pro rated ill-gotten weath according to their ranks and levels.
I have more respect for Manny Pacquiao than any of them politicians. Oh yes, there are good ones, but I really cannot hand pick any of them, as I have become biased.
I just wish Manny Pacquiao would not side with either the pros or the antis. I just wish he were to start his own revolution—leading the youth, leading the businessmen into something that would leave an impression in the hearts of each Filipinos. I was thinking, during the Marcos time, we had slogans, “Sa ika-uunlad ng bayan, disiplina ang kailangan”. This was instilled in the hearts and minds of each Filipino through repeated announcements in radios, over televisions and in forms of banners and prints on walls. What have we got afterwards? We had cleaner surroundings, when in the past the Filipino would throw his or her candy wrapper on the streets, he or she would hold it till the next trash can in sight. Discipline was slowly brought back to the home, to the society, even in small forms. Same with the trash, the people have become aware of disposing of trash properly. Small deeds, but if you count by the millions of Filipinos doing small good deeds, it would spell a lot of difference.
There was also the green revolution during the Marcos era, and somehow, people were made aware of the importance of “green”. Now it can be something like, “Save the environment”.
There were many more, given time, I will be able to recall them.
Manny Pacquiao could lead a revolution of good deeds, he can lead by example. I just wish that the rumors about his gallivanting and betting in cock-fights were not true, or if ever they are, I just wish he could do something about them. No one is to judge of course, and no one is perfect. But as a public figure, he must have some sense of good judgement with his activities.
He can start with projects that can help uplift the plight of the poor, and the basic units in society—the families can work with the basic units of the governments—the barangays. One model is for a company or a group of companies within a barangay or within a district to put up some funds for those who have less in their group, like livelihood programs, scholarships, day care centers, coaching, counselling from volunteers in the area. And hopefully others will follow suit.
Manny Pacquiao has money that could last him a lifetime, even more. And Filipinos are fond of showbiz, love heroes and would emulate them—Manny Pacquiao could be a factor who could influence. Influence the Filipino through good deeds, through action, and not just words.
Manny Pacquiao—you can’t help it anymore! You are an influencing figure in the hearts of Filipinos. The people, especially the poor somehow have placed their hope in you, dreaming to rise from where they are now, seeing a little of themselves in you. I can see the smiles on their faces when they see you win on the delayed telecast. Yes—the streets are still empty and quiet as the tricycle drivers, the street vendors, the sari-sari store owners take their time out from work to watch your fight. Even the churches were not full this morning, I wonder if the malls had enough business in the morning.
You can make a difference, as the Filipino awaits your return, I just hope that a spark of idea will come to your mind—to take one more step forward to be the true Filipino hero that you are, in words and in deeds. Inspire! Be the leader! Help in the healing of the country, so that others may follow suit, and the Filipino will be great again.
Please don’t stop me from wishing, and dreaming. I can dream, can’t I?
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