Change of Engagement

by MrsPartyGirl

In an interview that Hubby ang I watched this morning, Manny said something like this:

"Kung ito lang pala ang paraan para mag-kaisa ang mga Pilipino, kung kinakailangang lalaban ako araw-araw ay gagawin ko."

On the day of his fight, it was like Christmas day. There was virtually no traffic, almost no crime was being committed, opposing politicos watched side-by-side at cinemas, crappy variety shows stopped screeching at hapless ears (for once), and everyone - rich or poor, old or young, man or woman, married or single, pro or anti-GMA, Christian or Muslim, sikat or starlet, whether in the Philippines or abroad - was happy, eager, and only cared about one and only one thing: supporting Manny.

For one day, we, the Filipino people, became one. It was so beautiful, I almost shed tears. I hope each Pinoy felt this "miracle" somehow, and realized that we are indeed capable of having peace and unity pala.

Unfortunately, I have this huge hunch that a lot of people will take advantage of Manny's victory. The cynic in me knows this for sure. The dreamer in me recognizes this nightmare-in-the-making. The Filipino in me waits with abaited breath. Please, please, I want to be proven wrong.

For all our sakes, I hope we won't let Manny do all the work by risking his brains out boxing everyday for the rest of his life in order to bring peace and unity in the country. He's thrown the first punch, it's up to us to continue this fight.

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Have any of you noticed that no one in the media has brought up the issue of Manny's estranged father to him after his win?

Even the media knows when to shut its mouth. No one wants to be the party pooper. Or at the receiving end of Manny's Reyes gloves.

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What is nanghihinayang in English?

Morales received a broken nose, broken ribs, and a dislocated jaw. It didn't make me any happier when I heard about his injuries. I'm just thankful that it wasn't Manny who sustained these.

Nanghihinayang ako for Morales. In effect, this Battle heralded the end of his career. He's probably one of the smartest (and most pogi) boxers ever produced by Mexico.

In the end, it was not his face nor his ribs, but his spirit, that was the most battered of all.

But I'm still happy we won. :P

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Manny, please spend your money wisely. We don't need another Navarete.

Jinky, please keep him in check. Please be his pretty anchor when the long-winded ones try to blow him away.

To his new managers, thank you for doing a great job of promoting him. We have some more great boxers here, should you wish to make some more money.

To the people who think they can squeeze something out of Manny, shame on you! Let the guy spend his millions in peace. He deserves it.

To the politikos who will ride the tide of his fame, may Chavit Singson's tigers and boa constrictors be unleashed upon you.

To the Mexican people, you too are a nation of fighters and we salute your talent and courage. Until we meet again.

To Barrera, are you ready? :D