hmmm.... electioneering!

Pacquiao could face charges for two listups
By Joyce Pangco Pañares, Manila Standard Today, 25 Apr 2007

FILIPINO boxing idol Manny Pacquiao might find himself in trouble for registering twice—first in Manila and then in General Santos City—and for failing to meet the six-month residency required of local candidates. According to a source in the Commission on Elections, Pacquiao registered as a voter in Manila on Dec. 19, when he was still considering the possibility of becoming the running mate of Ali Atienza, son of Mayor Lito Atienza and a candidate for the mayoralty. His reg Read Full Story >>>

The 10 most interesting election contests
By Efren L. Danao, The Manila Times, 25 Apr 2007

The nation will be riveted on the conduct and results of a number of local elections on May 14, but the main interest will be on the fight between reelectionist Rep. Darlene Antonino Custodio and world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao in the First District of South Cotabato in Congress. Darlene belongs to a buena familia, while Pacquiao came from a poor family who rose to prominence and fortune through his world-class athleticism and strength. Darlene’s grandparents were former senators& Read Full Story >>>