Jinkee Pacquiao models for Belo Medical Group.

Jinkee Pacquaio, wife of Pinoy boxing hero and Sarangani congressman Manny Pacquiao, has been the butt of many jokes for several months now because of continued alterations on her face and body. Many people say that she now looks more like a cartoon character than a real person and they cannot really point out if it is the fault of too much plastic surgery or too much Photoshop.

We cannot really blame Jinkee for wanting to look good and younger because it was widely publicized that Manny had a relationship with a much younger sexy actress. Maybe she feels like she has to cope with the aging thing and slow it down as much as possible. I will not comment further.

But what I would like to comment on are the people who say that she should be ashamed for spending Manny’s money on herself. My goodness! What are you people? She is the wife, for goodness’ sake! Let her be. She is not squandering money, if that is meant to look good. Who knows, it may be Manny who is encouraging her to do so.

Why do I say this? Because I know of men who are willing to spend good money so that their wives can maintain good looks. They are willing to shell out some of their monthly budget just so their wives can get hair and nail treatments, facial care, as well as buy new clothes. That is because they want their other halves to look good. So there is no shame in that. They like their women to look good so they spend for their beauty regimen.

You know who should be ashamed? Those freeloaders who go with Manny everywhere he goes. He spends for their airfares, hotel accommodations, food, and sometimes even their shopping (as I have read somewhere). And Jinkee has really mentioned about their growing expenses because of these freeloaders. Jinkee is Manny’s wife and as such, she has as much right to his earnings because that is conjugal property.

If she is spending their money on gambling, then that is something to frown upon. But in order to look good, go Jinkee Pacquiao!

The old look of Jinkee Pacquiao

David Beckham and Manny Pacquiao

No, there isn’t a match entitled Beckham Vs. Pacquiao in Manila.

I am not really a football fan that is why I have not really written about the Azkals as well as the recent visit of British football superstar David Beckham in the country.

But I did read news items about last weekend’s friendly bout between the Philippine football team against the LA Galaxy team.

What especially caught my attention was the fact that Beckham was starstruck when Manny Pacquaio went into the stadium. He went to Manny and offered his white jersey to our Filipino boxing champ. It was reported that Manny’s wife Jinkee was giggling beside her husband, obviously thrilled with seeing Beckham face to face. But for Beckham, it was also like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Imagine that.

Now, who is the bigger superstar between these two professional athletes? Honestly, I don’t care. I am just proud about our very own Manny. No matter where he goes, his name resounds and people are just honored to meet him. And he is a Filipino. So I am proud.

What I like about Manny, as I have always written before, is that he is very humble. Like after a fight, he prays and raises his arms, as if thanking God for the victory. It is such a stark contrast to what happened after the Miguel Cotto vs. Antonio Margarito bout. In this fight, Cotto won and when Margarito went down, he looked down at his bloodied opponent and said some words that are not nice. I have never seen Pacquiao do that.

Pacquiao does not only possess exemplary athletic abilities, he is a true sportsman. And that is I think the reason why God continues to bless him, no matter what people say.

Sarangani congressman Manny Pacquiao takes off his congress robe in order to get up the boxing ring in the biggest fight of his career against “Sugar” Shane Mosley.

The two famed fighters faced off with the media in a press conference for their fight. According to the tale of the tape, both fighters have their advantage. I think Manny has the upper hand because he is so much younger than Mosley so I believe he has more energy for an enduring fight.

When interviewed, it was refreshing to hear Mosley honor Pacquiao when he said something like this would be a difficult fight because he acknowledged that the Filipino contender is a really good fighter. This is so much in contrast to the Mexican opponents of Pacquiao who would always make threatening statements in the press con. Mosley is very humble so this should be a very interesting fight.

But when asked, Pacquiao said that his greatest fight is not in boxing but in how to bring solutions to the poverty problem in his country, meaning the Philippines. With that, he gained a lot of approval from listeners. I think that Manny is getting better at this social game, he answers like a Miss Universe candidate! hehe

Anyway, Manny is already a sought-after endorser in America. He is now the official face for Hewlett-Packard as well as the Pacquiao Produce line of farm products. He is now the 12th most bankable athlete in the world and his status is rising.

I just still hope and pray that Pacquiao will be careful with all the blessings entrusted to him. He should take care of it and handle it properly.

Meanwhile, “PacMom” Mommy Dionisia will soon be celebrating her birthday so she is not watching the Pacquiao-Mosley fight. Instead, she is preparing for her grand birthday bash with an outfit that is fit for a princess. She said that she is asking for a Hermes bag from Manny as a birthday gift. Oh well, Manny, that’s your Mom and it’s gonna be Mother’s Day and her birthday. I guess she also deserves it.  hehe

I have always been a fan of Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquaio. Who wouldn’t? He is like the modern-day hero of the Philippines.

Although I do not make bets, I have always rooted for him in all his fights, cheering him on while watching TV, and even praying for his success. Whatever his status or controversies are in the Philippines, he is still a Filipino and by winning, he is bringing fame not only for himself but also for the Philippines. And in so doing, he has inspired many young people who never had a direction in life to also pursue boxing and to aspire for greater heights.

On May 7, 2011, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao will be up against another great boxer, “Sugar” Shane Mosley at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. Fortunately for Bob Arum, the Pacquaio vs. Mosley tickets are already sold out. So for those interested to watch the fight in real time, the next best thing is to get SHOWTIME pay per view. As for us, we content ourselves with the coverage of whatever local TV station so as not to spend money. After all, we will know who won after a couple of hours. And since we do not make bets, that is fine with us. As long as we know that Pacquiao wins the fight against Mosley, we are okay. haha I think that one TV network will be showing Pacquaio vs. Mosley live highlights so we will just watch that. I will just wait which network that will be.

They say that the Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao vs. “Sugar” Shane Mosley bout is the first big event of the year. It is also the first for Pacquiao and Mosley to be seen on Showtime. Well, this is a record break fight I believe and even coach Freddie Roach is confident that his charge will cream Mosley. Then let us you and I wait and see during the event. Meanwhile, let us remove those hot tub covers and relax. This is Manny’s fight and we would do well to sit back, wait, and pray for him.

Floyd Mayweather Sr. — the trainer and father of boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr continues to lambast Sarangani representative Manny Pacquiao with racial slurs.

Pacquaio has the good sense not to make a backlash. I am not sure if Mayweather Sr is just trying to intimidate Pacquiao or that they are just trying to put up a strong front because in reality, they know that his son could not beat Pacquiao. I am reminded of what the bible calls the devil, a lion with no teeth.

Yup, Mayweather Sr is like that–all words and no bite. Honestly, what he is doing right makes him more of a fa**ot than Pacquaio. Oh well, good for you Manny to keep a cool and calm demeanor despite the verbal attacks from Mayweather’s camp.

Speaking of Manny, I thought he will already stop fighting once he gets elected into public office. His fights require him to concentrate and work out his body and mind. And besides, his training requires him to be in the United States (where his fights usually are) for at least a month to acclimatize and all. I think that one will be sacrificed because of his fighting in the ring–it could be his constituents or his fights. I sure hope that he makes up his mind on what he really wants to do in life.

Journey front man Arnel Pineda made a boo-boo when he sang the Pambansang Awit in his own way at the Manny Pacquaio-Joshua Clottey fight. The National Historical Institute brought the matter to public attention and then Arnel reacted. On TV, he apologized but rather sarcastically, because he said that he is sorry that he did not perform to their (referring to NHI’s standards).

Look, I am not against artistry. Yeah, there should be freedom, but like Uncle Ben in Spiderman said, “With freedom comes great responsibility.” It is the responsibility of the NHI to protect the culture of the Filipino, and along with that is the protection of the National Anthem being sung the right way. It doesn’t matter if Americans can sing their National Anthem in the way that they want, after all, there is no governing body that protects it. But in the Philippines it is different. So is it so hard to abide by the standards set by the NHI?

I think it is also BS that those who have sung the Pambansang Awit in the past during Pacquiao’s fight and who also belted out their renditions came to the defense of Arnel. Christian Bautista said that sometimes, when you are singing, you want to end on a high note for impact. I agree, but that is performance only. The Pambansang Awit is not part of the concert but a tribute to the country where you came from. If you are a true singer, you would know how to sing the national song properly, after all, they are all acknowledged professional singers.

Why do they really want to change the National Anthem? For publicity? For you singers, I think you will have better publicity if you sing it properly and get accolades for the right way of singing.

I really sympathize with the family of Pinoy boxer Z Gorres, who despite winning in his last fight, lost his physical health to a bad blow on the head. He is now considered a “Miracle Boy” after miraculously waking up.

After months of therapy in the United States, Z Gorres is now back in Cebu and thankfully, the Cebuanos did not turn their backs on him and gave him a hero’s welcome. My heart is really welling with pride. I am not a gambler or a sports afficionado, but I am really proud of our boxers. They are very enduring and persevering, sometimes to their detriment. And although many, like Manny Pacquiao, live high profile lives because of the millions of dollars that they pocket, it cannot be denied that they undergo so much pain in training just to get where they are now. Anyway, Z, we are proud of you!

In another talked about sports event, women’s tennis top seed, the beautiful Russian Maria Sharapova has moved into the quarterfinals of the WTA Tour in Memphis. I am not really a tennis fan, though I would like to play the sport if have the time, but Sharapova is one of the names I watch out for in WTA.

More and more celebs are hogging the headlines, not for achievements and good demeanor, but because of bad habits and behavior. Now, it is the time of Charline Sheen, who is now held in police custody pending complaints of domestic violence. It is weird because the victim has not been named and the damages unreported, but of course, we all suspect that the victim is the wife, Brooke Mueller. Oh I hope they work things out.

On another matter, Manny Pacquiao and wife Jinkee are happily spending the holidays, as they have obviously patched things up. I am thankful because many people are really looking up to Manny as their role model and hero of the Filipino people and so I hate to see his image crumble just because of an indiscretion with a younger woman. It was apparent that the marriage was on the rocks, when during the thanksgiving mass held for Manny’s victory against Miguel Cotto, Jinkee cried and hugged the person standing next to her instead of Manny. While Manny tried to console her, she turned aside, fuelling the rumors about Manny’s alleged relationship with starlet Krista Ranillo.

Jinkee tells all in a recent cover story with YES Magazine.

Never mind the coming elections and the politicking of candidates. Never mind the economic problems and the typhoons that raged.

The more pressing problem now is: Whose side are you on? Team Jinkee or Team Krista.

Honestly, for me, of course, at first glance, I would be for Jinkee. She is the legal wife and as a wife myself, I would pursue the cause of wives.

But really, we have to ask, is this true? We cannot just judge simply by the looks of the situation. For all we know, this could just be a publicity stunt for their upcoming movie. Who knows really, right?

I just hope this gets resolved and I do hope (with my fingers crossed) that Manny is innocent here. At least for the sake of their family, especially the children, I hope that this issue will die a natural death and Manny and Jinkee will reconcile. It really looked bad during the thanksgiving mass after Manny’s victory over Cotto.

As for Jinkee, be strong and pray for your husband and your children. Don’t let the issue of another woman get the best of you. You a strong woman. You will be victorious. You are the wife and don’t let anyone take that right away from you.

I know, I have written this too late in the day. Everyone has been raving about the phenomenal feat of Pacquiao last Sunday, but well, being later is better than never.

Anyway, I have never doubted Manny Pacquiao. Many people would continually say that Manny is getting too ambitious, etc, but I never once doubted him. I always thought that Manny would win each fight. Is it because he is good? Yeah he is really good, with great athletic quotient. But more so, I believe his victory is foremost because of his faith in God. Everytime he wins, he would proceed to a corner, kneel down, and lift up a prayer to God. I believe that through this act, he is giving glory to God and therefore God is pleased with him.

Manny may not be perfect, but he is making God more famous by attributing his victory to the Lord. He also always asks people to pray for him.

Anyway, congratulations Manny. Live well and use your money wisely.

Manny Pacquiao will be fighting Oscar dela Hoya in what is supposed to be a Dream Match tomorrow, December 6, 2008 in Las Vegas.

Will it be a happy Christmas for Manny and the rest of the Pinoys? We will find out in just about 48 hours. Although I am rooting for Manny and I really hope he wins, I am anxious!

Image from Pinoy Front Page
Filipino boxing idol and people’s champ Manny Pacquiao is set to fight Boxing Golden Boy Oscar de la Hoya in a Dream Match on December 6, 2008 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao remains undefeated in a series of high profile fights abroad already. But he admits that this Dream Match is his toughest so far, as not only is dela Hoya a worthy opponent, but that Pacquiao also needs to gain weight in order to reach the Welterweight Division.

Dela Hoya vows to avenge the Mexican boxers that went down because of Pacquiao’s fist. Pacquiao is the current World Boxing Council’s lightweight king. Boxing watchers predict that this will not be an easy fight. Both parties have advantages and disadvantages. Dela Hoya is 4 inches taller at 5 foot 10, but Pacquiao has the advantage of being younger and more agile. He is 6 years junior at 29 years old. If ever, this will be De La Hoya’s farewell fight and Pacquiao’s biggest ever.

Who will prevail? Both camps are expected to throw surprise moves. Predictions say that even both coaches will be surprised at the other party’s defenses and offenses.

For now, people who can afford are already arranging their flight schedules and buying the best seats in the house to witness this once in a lifetime fight.

Well, being a Filipino, I am still rooting for Manny Pacquiao.

Make your choice and hit comments. And I will publish your choice and your link.

A. Manny Pacquiao – 15 – Airin, Bonz, Richelle, Crissy, Joy, Annz, Dezz, Michelle, Pia, Meili, Nanay Belen, Mother Cares, Nursing Notes, Maya, SuperGulaman, . ..

B. Oscar dela Hoya – 1 – Beauty Trista, …

C. Draw – 5 – Earthling Gorgeous, Ria, Mommy Ruby, Z’riz, Micah David, …

D. Undecided - 1 – Dreamwalker, ..

Total Votes – 22