Politicians ought to learn from Pacquiao--Saludo

Malacañang, in keen anticipation of another likely win tomorrow by boxing idol Manny “Pacman” Pacquio in his fight against Ghananian Joshua Clottey in Texas, today said Filipino politicians should learn from Pacquiao and his endeavors. Presidential Spokesperson Ricardo Saludo said tommorow’s fight would mean a temporary break from negativism, disputes, criticisms, and even crime in the country because everyone will be glued to their television sets for the spectacle. This is a good lesson for politicians. Pacman fights hard but he makes it sure that he wins for his country and not just for himself, Saludo said in a statement on the eve of the Pacquiao-Clottey match at the Cowboy’s Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Excerpts from Sec. Saludo’s statements: “Bukas titigil na naman ang alitan, krimen at paninira sa buong bansa sa pagsasagupa ni Pacquiao at Clottey. Magandang aral ito sa politico. Mabagsik man ang tagisan, iisa ang ipinaglalaban. Higit sa lahat ang tagumpay ng bayan. Hindi paninira sa kalaban, kundi pag-aangat ng mamamayan ang dapat mangibabaw. Ganyan si Manny Pacuiao.” Sec. Saludo on the reassignment of recent TESDA appointee: “We acknowledge the credentials of Undersecretary Rogelio Peyuan, and the sentiments of his supporters. The President has placed him where she feels his formidable talents would be utilized, while ensuring that TESDA continues to pursue its mandate under its new director general Pastor Guiao. It is now best to let both capable officials focus on their new assignments in the service of the nation.”

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