Can Pacquiao move on?

The People's Champ Manny Pacquiao has graciously accepted defeat against Darlene Antonino-Custodio in the last elections. Some say he was too confident as the people around him kept saying that there's no way he can lose. If there's anything valuable in this experience, it was for Pacquiao to ultimately realize who his friends are and who are there to merely take advantage of his resources. It is still uncertain whether he will pursue legal action against those who abused his resources then. Efforts are also being pursued to patch up the relationship turned sour between Pacquiao and ABS-CBN.

Concerned friends are encouraging Pacquiao to get out of the country for now, stay away from discussing his political defeat, and re-focus himself to boxing and prepare for his October fight. On June 8, Manny Pacquiao is also about to receive his fighter of the year award.

Pacquiao's next foe, who will it be?

Now that the political elections game is almost over, it will be interesting to know who will Pacquiao's next ring opponent be. Is it Joan Guzman, Edwin Valero, Marco Antonio Barrera, Humberto Soto, or Juan Manuel Marquez? Of course, not to forget Joel Casamayor. All of these possible contenders have impressive profile.

As Pacquiao captured the hearts of boxing enthusiasts around the world, his next fight is already a guaranteed bestseller as he is now being regarded as the best pound for pound best boxer in the world.

News is out that Manny Pacquiao lost to Darlene Custodio for the Congressional Seat of General Santos City, Philippines. However, all is not lost. Strategically, Pacquiao was able to grant everyone their request and let the public decided on this fate.

For the politicians who kept pressuring Pacquiao to fight, he allowed himself to be used seeing that he may indeed help his fellowmen.

For the people who wanted him to be their representative, he gave them to chance to vote for him.

For the people who believe that he should just focus on boxing and continue his charity pursuits without any political technicalities or intrigues surrounding it, the people were able to send the message clear that they don't want him to be used for politics, at least for now.

From a lessons learned aspect, this experience have given the PacMan a glimpse on how dirty politics is and the people you supposedly trust will be the ones to betray you. May this make the Pacquiao wiser in the years to come.

Perhaps when the PacMan retires, then by all means, pursue politics as it is every right (and even obligation if they are able?) of a Filipino to serve his countrymen.

Dirty and light side of Pacquiao as politician

AS the political campaign season has begun, critics are now questioning Manny Pacquiao's capability, intellectually, to rightly so serve Filipinos in Congress. His opponent, Darlene Antonino Custodio, believes that the present administration camp pressured Pacquaio to run for Congress.

On the lighter side, it is a great to see an old friend, Reynold Lagrimas Garcia or more known as Pooh on stage, hugging the limelight as "Manny Poohcquiao". His impersonation of Manny Pacquiao can be watched on YouTube.