Erap endorses 'Pacman' for Congress
Manny Pacquiao’s political aspiration got a “major boost” after former President Joseph Estrada endorsed his plan to run as representative of Sarangani Province.
Estrada extended his political support for Pacquiao during his visit to General Santos City on Thursday.
“Hindi lang ako, buong bayan [ini-]endorse si Manny,” said Estrada. “Si Manny galing sa hirap kaya gusto niyang tulungan mga kababayan niyang mahihirap dito.”
He then raised the boxer’s hand as if to signify a sure political winner.
“Hindi ko maipakita sobrang tuwa ko sa suporta niya. Maraming salamat,” said the delighted Pacquiao. “’Di lang sa boxing niya ako sinuportahan kundi pati sa pangarap ko sa buhay.”
Pacquiao thanked Estrada for accepting his invitation to visit GenSan.
He said it was an honor to have been paid a visit by the opposition leader.
“Karangalan na bisitahin at paunlakan ang imbitasyon ko ng mahal na pangulong Erap. Malaking karangalan na nabisita at pinagbigyan niya ang imbitasyon ko,” said the international boxing superstar.
Pacquiao and Estrada said they are open to the possibility of “combining their forces” for the local elections, despite the boxer’s ties with the administration.
Pacquiao was allied with administration parties Lakas-CMD and Kampi during the 2007 elections when he ran for congressman in South Cotabato. He, however, lost to incumbent Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio of the opposition. -- With a report from Sheryl Mundo, ABS-CBN News
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Pacman is just following his
Pacman is just following his advisers, Pacman is now becoming wiser in the ways of a politician. Is it only by politics that you can help the poor. Sayang ka Pacman, sa boxing ka pinalad dapat diyan ka na rin mag retiro at di pumasok sa politika. alam mo ba ang trabaho ng isang congressman, baka uupo ka lang dun at kukunin ang pork mo tapos bibgay tulong ka ng kaunti at mga kabig mo ang magpapasasa.
Another chance For MAnny
I think we should give him a chance to serve the institution.Some Smart politicians out there leading our country but look at our country now,Corrupted and underdeveloped.We need don't need a genius to run the government but a heart of a true Filipino;a kind hearted one.
http://developmentcatalyst.blogspot.com/2009/05/another-chance-for-manny...
disappointing
Shouldn't Manny be worried that the one who endorsed him is a failed politician? On the other hand, he's agreat boxer and all and we are all proud of him pero hindi na kailangan na maging politician to help, he can do better than that.