Tag: Manny Pacquiao

The futility in outrage over Manny Pacquiao’s homophobia

February 17, 2016 rsurtida 22 Comments

The recent outrage over Manny Pacquiao’s statements about the LGBT community is just a media-covered exercise of something that every Pinoy—educated or otherwise—live with and even practice on a daily basis. Pacquiao simply represents the groupthink of Filipinos. And, unfortunately, Filipinos are among the biggest anti-LGBT group of people in existence. Just take a walk…

Culture, Development, Media, Politics, Religion, Society

Why I Find Vitriol Against ‘Homophobes’ Disturbing

February 17, 2016 Hector Gamboa 91 Comments

Over the weekend, 8 time world boxing champion and senatorial candidate, Rep. Manny Pacquiao, got himself on the receiving end of verbal flurries from netizens and celebrities that were probably a lot more stinging than the beating he took from his arch-rival Juan Manuel Marquez. This happened after he expressed his disagreement on same-sex marriage…

Religion, Science, Society

3 Reasons Why I Approve Of Same Sex Relationships

February 16, 2016 Grimwald 51 Comments

Well, it really looks like Manny Pacquiao is adamant about running for senator in the coming elections and there’s little anyone can do about it. As a matter of fact, considering the kind of mindset majority of Filipinos have, it won’t be all that surprising if he actually wins and uses his seat in the…

Culture, Media, Religion, Society

Animals are better than homosexuals according to Manny Pacquiao!

February 16, 2016February 16, 2016 benign0 23 Comments

Filipino boxing champ and, now, candidate for a Senate seat in this year’s elections in the Philippines Manny Pacquiao has drawn ire from various quarters after issuing what has been described as “barbaric” views on homosexuality and same-sex marriage. Pacquiao cited his “religious background” as grounds for not supporting this lifestyle in an interview with…

Culture, Glitz and Glamour, Politics, Religion

No More Idol Worship Please!

February 15, 2016 Grimwald 13 Comments

I am so tired but there are things that need to be said and they need to be said now… Well, it really looks like Manny Pacquiao is serious about running for senator and, more likely than not, he’ll probably win considering all the people who say: “He donated lots of money to poor people…

Culture, Government, Politics, Society

Why Filipino politicians routinely get away with incompetence and criminality

February 14, 2016 benign0 9 Comments

There are no consequences — not for the Philippines’ most popular celebrity, boxing champion Manny Pacquiao who is also a House representative in Congress. Despite holding the dubious distinction of being the top no-show in House sessions held in 2014, he remains a Filipino favourite. It may be just as well that Pacquiao has been…

Culture, Development, Education, Politics, Society

Battle of The Filipino Clans

November 27, 2015November 27, 2015 Jelen 8 Comments

New Year is just around the corner. To most this could be a new hope, new dreams & a new beginning. For the Philippines, 2016 marks the year to vote for a new leader who they see fit to run the country. Will 2016 be the year Philippines can finally break free from it’s corrupt…

Culture, Government, Politics

5 Typical Pinoy Political Tricks To Watch Out For

October 24, 2015 Grimwald 18 Comments

It’s really sad that there’s barely any intellectual debate when it comes to Pinoy politics. Truth be told, in more developed countries, the primary strategy in politics involves promising a good strategy for the improvement of the country as a whole but here in the Philippines, it’s more about entertaining the people and distracting them from…

Crime, Culture, Development, Government, Media, Politics, Religion