Pinoy Passenger

For the pioneer post of Pinoy Passenger, I thought it good to feature the Philippine’s “Pambansang Kamao” - Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao.

After a very controversial match with Juan Manuel Marquez, the latest issue now is Pacman’s call for unity among his countrymen - which of course is well-applauded by Malacañang.

Here’s a line from his speech:

“My only appeal is for all of us to be united. We are all one family and we have to be together … Now that I have won, let us have unity.”

This is not exactly wrong. Who wouldn’t want unity in this lie-infested political landscape of the country. But then again, there could have been a more suitable message that Pacquiao could have sent in his post-fight interview. In fact, this proves to be relevant to his Las Vegas match - the call for TRUTH.

Just to end the controversy hounding the results of his fight, authorities and speculators will better be off searching for the truth in the split decision. Did Manny really win?

In our national situation, the same recommendation goes. I guess Filipinos are more aware of the fact that Malacañang can always bend the story to favor them, but that doesn’t mean everyone must stop in the fight for truth. We all have our duty in this land. As much as Pacquiao has the duty to defend his title and bring pride in the Filipino, we are to be the defenders of the truth.

If there were anything good out of the fight (apart from Pacquiao “winning” in the end), it would be the:

• decrease in traffic jam (jeepney drivers were glued on the TV set)
• decrease in crime rate (yes, even attempting robbers love to see how Pacquiao makes his punches)
• new linkbait content in the blogosphere (yeah, like this one)

As for national unity - yes it can be achieved only if everyone will decide to fight for the truth.

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