Ambassador of Peace and Unity Manny Pacquiao meets rebel returnees with PGMA in GenSan
In what is to be his first official function as the country’s Ambassador of Peace and Unity, the new IBO/Ring Magazine World Light Welterweight Champion Manny Pacquiao joined President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in meeting a few rebel returnees in General Santos City to release to them cash loans for their re-integration into the mainstream of society.
The occasion which was actually the Awarding of the Social Integration Program Benefits under the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) was conducted at the Phela Grande Convention Center last Monday, May 18, 2009, the very same place where Mommy Dionisia Pacquiao celebrated her 60th birthday. The President, assisted by Ambassador Pacquiao and General Avelino Razon handed out P10,000 to each of the former rebels present.
Before that and while waiting for the President to finish her Regional Press Con with the local GenSan media, Ambassador Pacquiao waited at the hall where her Cabinet Meeting was going to be held. There, he hobnobbed with some of GMA’s secretaries and staff members.
Manny with presidentiable MMDA Chair Bayani Fernando
Cabinet Secretary Silvestre Bello III, former Governor Chavit Singson, Manny and Justice Secretary Raul Gonzales
A lot of these people turned into starstruck fans and for more than 15 minutes, Manny was obliging them with photo requests and autograph signings. Ever the observant photog, Bariles did not see any slight sign of irritation, hesitation or discomfort at all from the People’s Champ.
Bariles himself had 4 photos and one and a half pair of gloves signed by Manny, too without the slightest delay. Thanks Champ!
Eventually, the President arrived and the Awarding of the Social Integration Program Benefits started at the next room. They were joined by the media, military officers and members of the OPAPP.
GenSan Vice Mayor Flor Congson, Representative Darlene Custodio of the 1st District of South Cotabato, Manny Pacquiao and President GMA while listening to a rebel returnee speak
Here again is President Gloria Macapagal’s pictures during her brief speech during the program.
The laughing and smiling President while publicly
After the awarding, Manny Pacquiao was, as usual interviewed by the local and national media. Here he mentioned that he is developing a wide swath of land near the sea to serve as an Economic Zone and further help the economy of Soccsksargen.
GMA’s Kara David interviewing Manny after the awarding ceremony
To close this post, here’s a shot nobody every thought of taking…. that of Manny Pacquiao’s diamond-studded Rolex!
Hello Jinky?
Manny Pacquiao’s diamond-studded Rolex! Nice no?
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Bariles is a Filipino word for “Tuna”, the primary source of income of the people of General Santos City which hosts 6 of the Philippines’ 8 tuna canneries and more than 80% of its tuna processing plants.
rrrrrr Says:
katong ecozone lagi…
Posted on May 22nd, 2009 at 6:08 PM
Lyle Says:
Nice article, bariles! I prefer your coverage of the event over the news articles of Inquirer and all the other media outfits.
By the way, the Justice secretary’s name is Raul Gonzalez. Norberto Gonzales is the National Security Adviser.
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Posted on May 22nd, 2009 at 6:14 PM
Mikko Says:
Sosyalan talaga si kababayang Manny.
Mamaya-maya uuwi na ako ng GenSan. Woot!
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Posted on May 22nd, 2009 at 6:30 PM
anynomouse :) Says:
@Manoy Avel, di kaya magkaroon ng Messianic Komplek si Pacman sa bago nyang title na Ambassador of Peace & Unity? Ajejeje
Kungsabagay, mas maganda ito kaysa “IBO-Ring Magazine World Light Flyweight Champion,” which sounds like pang prosti (IBO-Ring ba naman!) Ajejeje
Baydawey hiwey, sapyot diay og lobot si Pacman? Ajejeje
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Posted on May 22nd, 2009 at 7:11 PM
BrAvO SiX Says:
eye-catching watch eh?
nice coverage for the champ..
keep going Pac!
Posted on May 22nd, 2009 at 7:21 PM
georgie boy Says:
mr bariles,
MANNY PACQUIAO is the NEW IBO/ RING MAGAZINE LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION and not the LIGHT FLYWIEGHT CHAMPION (HE HAS BEEN THE CHAMPION OF THIS DIVISION AGES AGO.)as stated on your opening note!! SEE YOU SOOOOOOON!! HEHEHE
Posted on May 22nd, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Amie Says:
One of the many things I admired about the Champ…May God bless him
& his family with good health, and things that money can’t buy
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Posted on May 22nd, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Amie Says:
Correction: I admire pala, hehehe!
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Posted on May 22nd, 2009 at 9:29 PM
NJ (Desert Aquaforce) Says:
Go, PacMan, go!
I hope he’ll do his job well here and not join politics anymore.
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Posted on May 22nd, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Jun Roxas Says:
Bayani-Manny Tandem for 2010.!!!!!
Why not…Philippines needs an engineer (Bayani) and a role model (Pacman)
It was during the reign of engineer presidents when the Philippines was great- Engineer Ramon Magsaysay ang Engr. Fidel Ramos.
Engr. Bayani Fernando is the best next preisent of the country…he has done lots of projects for the poor and provincianos.
By the way, to avoid mistakes like Martin Nievera did on the national anthem, for the next fight of Manny, “The Three Terrors” should sing the national anthem,Gen. Angie Reyes,MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando and Sen. Joey Lina.
Posted on May 23rd, 2009 at 10:30 AM
dimple Says:
this is the post i’ve been waiting for..
salamat boss!
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Posted on May 23rd, 2009 at 12:38 PM
rosilie Says:
wow galing nyo sir! heheheheheheh
Hope to see you all soon. Tc!
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Posted on May 23rd, 2009 at 7:31 PM
rrrrrr Says:
naggamit sad diay si madam pres. ug cebuano sa iyahang briefing(anu ba yun tawag?)
Posted on May 24th, 2009 at 11:29 AM
benjamin conde Says:
wow! hindi na talaga ma reach si manny..
Posted on May 24th, 2009 at 5:32 PM
sheng Says:
okey, yes, i admit…
i like pacman’s
Rolex watch…
teehee…
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Posted on May 24th, 2009 at 9:19 PM
BrAvO SiX Says:
bisag ang strap na lang sa ROLEX, pwede na!
hehehehehe!
Posted on May 25th, 2009 at 12:30 AM
epm Says:
Unsa nay balita atong ecozone proposal ni Manny? Coz helpful jud cya kaau sa atoa tanan and diha makit-an ang managerial capabilities ni Manny if ever.
Posted on May 25th, 2009 at 8:27 AM
Sleepless In KL Says:
He may be wearing a diamond-studded Rolex on his left wrist…but is that a rosary I see around his right wrist??
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Posted on June 1st, 2009 at 12:05 PM
arelente2 Says:
the current president is just an irate nanny jingling the keys into a babies face while doing nothing about the poop in the babe’s diapers.
This is nothing but a De Facto title for me.
It does boost morale. for how long is the question.
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Posted on June 4th, 2009 at 6:34 AM
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Posted on June 9th, 2009 at 7:35 PM