Sports stars playing politics

By Jasmine W. Payo, Inquirer News Service, 22 Apr 2007

MANILA, Philippines -- These days, Manny Pacquiao finds it more difficult to earn votes than to land a punch. But just like in his bouts, the people’s champ takes adversity in stride. “Sport lang ako (I’m a good sport),” Pacquiao says, minutes after signing a manifesto for peaceful elections with Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio, the boxing idol’s toughest competitor for the congressional seat of the General Santos City-South Cotabato district. “Parang sa sports, kahit magkasakitan kami, Read Full Story >>>