The Struggling Blogger

Is Manny Pacquiao an endangered specie?

That was the comment I posted in Silver’s post called: Flu to the brain, as I was referring to Mr. Lito Atienza who was part of the welcoming committee when he arrived in the country last Friday.

I can understand if Manny Pacquiao was met by a delegate or the head of the Philippine Olympic Committee, the boxing committee, hell I wouldn’t even mind if he was met by the PBA Commissioner. At least it is still connected in sports.

But the DENR Secretary?! Is Pacquiao an endangered specie really? Because I can see him being too close as if he was trying to protect Pacquiao
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The current roster of Celebrity Duets contestants include MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando. Well, among the current crops of president wannabe’s, BF is my most probable bet. What with his no-nonsense political will that enforces law no matter who gets hit. That is why he caught the ire of a former MMDA chairman (also a wannabe), because BF has accomplished what was only in his drawing board, to say the least.

But BF’s inclusion in the Celebrity Duet is I guess not a very smart move, as far as his political plan is concern. Sure, he can carry a tune, but that’s not the point here. I fear that this will actually be used against him, politicians being the ever-resourceful and creative people that they are, can turn this action of the MMDA chairnman to their advantage.
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