Tuesday, February 06, 2007 Quijano: Pacquiao for president II By Jingo Quijano The last round
SOME of my fellow last rounders have been up in arms lately. Ever since the news that Richard Gomez and Cesar Montano are seeking senatorial posts came out—with the former reportedly being wooed actively by the ruling administration.
Based on the responses that I’ve been getting, last Saturday’s column (“Pacquiao for President”) elicited the most guffaws from by fellow last rounders, But today, I give way to Jun Pepito who writes all the way from Greenwich, Connecticut. Jun has a more serious and somber take on the matter. He writes:
“Hi ! the article that you have wrote in Sun.Star speaks for what the future may hold for our country if most of this show-biz people run for office. What good had they done to alleviate poverty in the first place, as far as I have observed on the senate floor, they are on their cell phones (some are even sitting and doing nothing, swiveling their chairs like a kid wanting to experience the law on centrifugal force) and sometimes resort to exposing their stinky smell in the very eyes of the viewing public ( probably they're just bored).
Yes Manny would probably be a good choice for President in the future, he is a true bloodied Filipino who looks back to where he came from, this is just one quality for a candidate to perform what he is supposed to do diligently and honestly for the good of the country as a whole. He doesn’t need any contributors as he is already financially sound. They are the ones that would likely ask favors and in the long run can also turn antagonistic if you would'nt give in to their request (common Filipino habit). I don't know what would happen to the Philippines if every showbiz personality aspires to become a politician, maybe we could just be made a laughing stock to the world. Lastly your list of would-be cabinet members seem to be just perfect for their position in a way that would make people wonder and ask themselves "What is really happening to the world now."
Well Jun, thanks for your email and I appreciate your taking time out to share with your fellow last rounders your thoughts. I wholeheartedly agree with you that our nation is afflicted by a serious malady—a damning habit of electing nuts and bolts into office. I actually expected a lighter take on my article but nonetheless, I think you hit the nail right on the head. However, though I respect your disinclination to support the boxers I suggested for Pacquiao’s cabinet, I do hope my meanderings were enough to merit your support for my fervent desire to grab that juicy Comelec post. (Hello, hello again Garci…Gwen Garci…)
THEIR KNEES IN THREES. Speaking of actors, Julio Diaz is now the IBF lightweight champion and he did it in bizarre fashion. Sorry again my dear showbiz fans, it’s not your Julio Diaz I am talking about, but our Julio Diaz—a no-nonsense banger who hails from Hiquilpan, Mexico. His opponent, the very game and capable Jesus Chavez—himself a former champion—hurt his right knee in a freak accident, and was counted out in the third round.
Its seems like ‘tis the season to be knee giving. Just a few weeks ago, heavyweight contender Jameel Mcline’s left knee betrayed him in his unsuccessful bid to wrest the WBA heavyweight crown from 7-foot behemoth Nikolay Valuev and lost via TKO, also in the third round. (I must be better then these guys. At least my knees don’t give out after three rounds of my favorite brew.)
TRES DIAZ. With Diaz’s ascension to the upper tier in the lightweight category, this division may now be officially referred to as the “Diaz Div.” Juan Diaz is the WBA Champ and another Diaz—David-—is the IBA champion and WBC Interim Champ (whatever that means). I am mentioning it here as you might be curious how well our very own Manny Pacquiao might fare against the Diaz brothers should he eventually move up to 130 lbs. (Yes, they are related. Rumor has it that they all trace their roots to the Philippine islands, with a father reportedly named Paquito.)
Well, Manny would chop down Julio in less than six, and have a good war with David before winning via decision. But I’m not quite sure about Juan. If you recall, the “Baby Bull” completely dominated our very own Randy Suico, peppering him with lightning fast combos and non-stop aggression. Although Manny is infinitely better than Randy, Juan Diaz is naturally bigger and might even be as fast as Manny. At this stage of Manny’s career, I’m not certain. I need to see Manny do well against a legitimate lightweight first, before I make my judgment.
THE LAST ROUND. The last round goes out to my sister in law, Claudine Navarro who is celebrating her birthday this week, as well as to Jeffrey “Jickie” Uraya, Claudine’s inspiration and soul mate. Cheers guys!
