Two New Pinoy Heroes

New Year.  New Heroes are newly added.
They have contributed a lot for our country, Philippines which really make us, Filipinos proud!

Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao’s victory or even his fight to Erik “El Terible” Morales itself caused a big impact to all Filipinos.  There was no traffic in the Philippines at that moment.  Zero crime rate. All the people were united for once!  But d*mn those policitians who were trying to squeeze in but duh… enough about ‘em.  It’s really a difficult thing to do if you will unite a bunch of people but look what Manny did, he united the 7,000 + islands of the Philippines! Amazing! 

I can really see that Manny is not just fighting for himself.  He’s fighting for his fellowmen unlike Erik Morales who said on one of his interviews that he must win for himself first before for his country.  Plus, Manny’s offering the fight for God.  Amen!

During the fight, I was so nervous.  I felt it too with the singer who sang the National Anthem who did not make it pitch-perfect.  I know she was  nervous too but thanks God she cheered at the end like, “Go Manny! Laban Pacman!”
Pacquiao was superb in his fight!  It was a fair game!  He was quicker and stronger.  Super punch that can cause a knockout! Well-deserved victory!

I know he’s been through hard training.  I heard he skipped a lot of special occasions like Christmas and his birthday.  And it was not a smooth trip to the top.  He met defeats along his way.  Determination and patience are his key to victory.  His sacrifice really paid off!

I’m not only proud of Manny’s victory but it’s his charming personality that captured my attention to him.  He is a humble and generous person.  And man he got that “attitude”.  His carabao English is not that bad actually.  More practice Manny! And in one of his interviews, he was asked about his character and attitude of staying humble since then.  He answered so honestly that he’s also boastful/show-off.  I’m like oh… “You’re The Man!”

I don’t like Manny being over commercialized.  It’s not only that he had lots of endorsements deals and TV commercials.  This man is trying to be a triple treat now!  Boxing, singing and acting.
I have nothing against with his sidelines.  If he can sing, then go.  If he can act, then go.  But I won’t dig to those stuffs that he will do.  He’s already great in the ring!

God bless Manny.  He’s the kind of person who knows how to give back.  But for me, he already did great! My support to him doesn’t need his payment or reward.  He draws the Philippines to the world map!

From celebrating, to mourning…

We lost a genius, the walking encyclopedia, the weatherman, baron antenna inventor, Mr. Ernie Baron.
He had a peaceful death.  According to his daughter, that was the kind of death he wanted.  He didn’t want to be hospitalized and had those injections…
Now, he rests in peace.

He is really a great lost.  His intelligence brought the media to another level.
I will really miss him.  He’s been part of the Philippine TV.  Nobody can replace him.
When I watch weather updates, I’ll always be reminded of him.  And eventhough he was so cheesy sometimes on his show “Knowledge Power”, he had inspired so many people.
May his legacy continues… “Kung Walang Knowledge, Walang Power” (If you have no knowledge, you have no power)

Manny Pacquiao and Ernie Baron.  The living and the dead.  Both heroes of their own right.  Both came from nothing.  Now, they are part of Philippine history.  If they did it, we can do it too.  We can be the next new heroes of our generation.  Good luck!

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