Manny, Manny, & Money
Posted by Carlo Ople in 2010 Presidential Elections
I was able to attend the endorsement of the Nacionalista party this afternoon by boxing icon and national hero Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much and my original game plan in going was just to get some pictures, haha. However, I was really surprised because I think Manny Pacquiao delivered one of the most sincerest speeches I’ve ever heard coming from a celebrity politician. This afternoon, Manny Pacquiao had his moment and I’m a bit disappointed that the media didn’t really mention his speech in their post event coverage (I watched the news programs on 2 and 7 the same night).
Just some unsolicited advice for Manny P. and V.’s handlers. Have Pacquiao speak up more. It’s not a negative thing as a lot of analysts claim. His sincerity really comes out and he’s surprisingly articulate and comes across as very genuine. I personally loved the bit when he gave an analogy on a mechanic still knowing how to fix cars even after years of not being a mechanic compared to politicians who really came from poor backgrounds therefore they actually know how it is being poor and they know what needs to be done about it.
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