t seems that Pacquiao’s military fans feel rewarded about Cong. Pacquiao’s priorities in legislation.
The Philippine military can rest assured it is one of the priorities of the Filipino boxing icon and Saranggani Rep. Manny Paquiao, as the boxer-turned-lawmaker crafts his legislative bills in the House of Representatives.
Asked if he would support the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) – particularly the Philippine Army – Pacquiao on Friday said: “Yes. Makikipag-coordinate tayo sa Philippine Army kung ano man magagawa nating mabuti at matulungan sila.
(Yes. I will coordinate with the Philippine Army regarding the help that I can offer them.)
Pacquiao, who attended turnover ceremonies at the Army headquarters in Taguig City, is a military reservist of the Army’s 15th Ready Reserve Division with a rank of Senior Master Sergeant.
Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao says he will keep the military in mind when crafting bills in Congress, during turnover ceremonies at the Army headquarters in Taguig City on Friday. Mark D. Merueñas He expressed “great appreciation” for the military’s role, not only of maintaining peace and order in the country, but also of helping carry out the government’s livelihood and development programs.
He said the southern Philippines congressional district he represents is getting benefits from his role in the military.
“Ang military tumutulong iyan lalo na sa probinsya ko. Kaya makikipag-coordinate talaga ako sa kanila kung ano ang maitutulong ko,” Pacquiao told GMANews.TV.
(The military has been a big help to my province. That is why I will make it a point to coordinate with them.)
Boxing rigors
Despite the rigors of his boxing career – including preparations for his reported November fight with Mexican Antonio Margarito – Pacquiao said he would still not lose focus in his efforts of helping his constituents.
He said he has already filed several local bills seeking to create a provincial hospital and university in his district.
“Kailangan makapag-aral iyang mga bata dahil sila ang pag-asa ng bayan (Children need to get education because they are the country’s hope),” he said.
The Filipino boxing icon had taken efforts in preparing himself for public governance. He had attended seminars on public governance, including one at the University of the Philippine in Diliman, Quezon City. [See: Big names attend House orientation but don't throw their weight around]
Last July 8, Pacquiao joined former President and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Marcos, and more than a hundred neophyte lawmakers who attended a House orientation on lawmaking two weeks ago at the Batasan Pambansa Complex.
Cong. Pacquiao is just proving that he’s not only a boxing champ but also a fair and legislator.
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Pacquiao’s choose military as priority in law-making
by admin, on Fri, Jul 23 2010 | No Comments“Why not give Cotto a rematch?” – Pacquiao
by admin, on Sat, Jul 3 2010 | No Comments
Manny Pacquiao is more than willing to give Miguel Cotto a chance to redeem himself following a brutal beating that he suffered against the Filipino late last year, Pacquiao’s adviser told the Puerto Rican press on Friday.
Canadian Mike Koncz told Carlos Gonzalez of Primera Hora that the pound-for-pound king has given the go-signal to meet Cotto for a second time in case negotiations for a megabuck matchup with Floyd Mayweather doesn’t prosper.
“I spoke with Manny in Philippines and he likes the idea of Cotto gunning for a revenge if the fight against Mayweather, Jr. doesn’t happen,” Koncz was quoted as saying.
Pacquiao had dealt Cotto a 12th round stoppage loss when they rumbled on November 13 in Las Vegas.
Koncz confirmed Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum’s ultimatum that Mayweather has been given two weeks to decide whether or not he will face Pacquiao for a fight being booked for Nov. 13 in Las Vegas since the fight proposal has been forwarded to the American’s camp for his approval.
“Mayweather has until July 15 to study the documents and sign them,” stressed Koncz, adding that, “Mayweather needs Manny more than Manny needs Mayweather.
” In the event a Pacquiao-Cotto takes place, Koncz said a catch weight would likely be in place. Cotto holds a version of the world super-welterweight (154 lbs) crown and Pacquiao will be aiming for his eight world title in as many weight classes against the Puerto Rican.
Koncz, who is in Puerto Rico to supervise the title crack of Bernabe Concepcion on July 10 against Juan Manuel Lopez said he doesn’t see any problem with Cotto agreeing to go down to 150 or 151 against Pacquiao.
Pacquiao, from boxing arena to House of Representatives
by admin, on Mon, Jun 28 2010 | No Comments
World champion boxer Manny Pacquiao was sworn in as congressman of his impoverished Philippine province on Monday, vowing to be even more effective in government than he is in the ring.
Trading his gloves for a traditional formal shirt, Pacquiao was among local officials who took their oaths of office in the capital of Sarangani province where he knocked out an entrenched political clan in the May 10 elections.
“I will be more effective in politics than in boxing,” he told the crowd of 3,000 after the ceremonies.
The 31-year-old fighter said he would work on improving infrastructure, medical services and security during his three-year term in parliament.
Pacquiao, who is regarded as a national hero in the boxing crazy Philippines, has said he can continue to fight even while serving as a legislator.
Boxing promoters are working to arrange a bout between Pacquiao and American Floyd Mayweather in November, to settle once and for all the fighters’ claim to be the best fighter, pound-for-pound, of their generation.
Negotiations for a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight fell through earlier this year when the American insisted on Olympic-style random drug testing, which the Filipino rejected as too intrusive before a bout.
His winnings from boxing as well as his commercial endorsements last year made Pacquiao the world’s sixth-highest paid athlete, with earnings of 40 million US dollars, according to Forbes magazine.
Pacquiao vs. Mayweather almost a done deal
by admin, on Mon, Jun 14 2010 | No Comments
The controversial fight between the two great boxing fighters was announced by Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar de la Hoya that there are negotiations for the super showdown between top pound-for-pound fighters Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
In an interview with Spanish broadcasting network Univision, de la Hoya said they are “very close in finalizing the contracts that were once very complicated.”
“I think right now we are very, very close in finalizing the contracts. I can’t talk right now in detail about the negotiations but I will say that we are very close,” de la Hoya was quoted by TheBoxingTruth.com. The negotiations are being done by Pacquiao’s promoter, Top Rank, Inc. big boss Bob Arum, and Mayweather’s representative, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer.
“Up until now, it’s been a very difficult negotiation process for various reasons but right now we’re very close,” added de la Hoya.
Pacman and Mayweather were supposed to face off last March 13 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. But fight talks collapsed because the boxers disagreed on the drug testing protocol.
Paquiao Will Start Training On August for his November Fight
by admin, on Thu, Jun 3 2010 | No Comments
Manny Pacquiao the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion start his training this August to prepare himself for his fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr this November. Pacman needs to concentrate on his speed during in the final two weeks so when he drops back to the 147-pound weight limit, he will feel lighter and faster.
He will start training in August for his fight to lift up the pride of the country but this also means that Pacquiao, who is recently elected as Sarangani congressman, will only have one month to spend on his congressional duties before he starts training. The Filipino boxer-congressman will be sworn into office on June 30.
Pacquiao’s handler, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum, has penciled the 7-division champ for a November 13 fight date. Arum is currently working on forging a mega-fight between Pacquiao and undefeated former pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr., a match many fans are waiting to see.
