Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Hontiveros Slams Pacquiao for Saying, “Gusto Ko Sana Mag-Resign, Pero Sino Pa Magmamahal Sa Tao?”

Senator Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday, November 21 admitted that he has thought of resigning from his post “many times” before, but said his love of the country especially the poor inspires him to stay. The Filipino boxing icon made his comment when asked about his opinion if Communication Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson will run for senator in 2019.



“Alam mo sa totoo lang, ang nadiskubre ko parang kung tatanungin mo ako ngayon, sa politika, parang gusto ko ma-dismaya, ma-discourage. Gusto ko umayaw na ganito pala yung politika. Kasi hindi ako marunong mamulitika eh,” Pacquiao said, who landed on the 7th spot in the 2016 elections and garnered slightly more than 16 million votes.

“Sinabi ko nga sa asawa ko, ‘parang gusto ko mag-resign’ pero pag umayaw ako sa politika, sino na lang may tao na may puso at sino ang tao na magserbisyo sa gobyerno?” he added. According to him, the rich people know the problems of the poor. However, it’s still the ones who have experienced poverty who are in a better position to help the poor.

As we all know, Sen. Pacquiao was born in a very poor family. But because of his skills in boxing, he only eight-division world champion in the history won eleven major world titles. He lost in congressional bid in 2007, but won in 2010 the lone district of Sarangani and was reelected in 2013. He is now considered as an ally of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Meanwhile, Senator Risa Hontiveros has somehow reacted on Pacquiao’s statement. And although the Liberal Party (LP) ally senator did not mention his name on her Facebook post, but it appears that she is contradicting his statements. According to her, a person does not need to be born poor to help the poor. Just like Pacquiao, her term will also end in 2022.



“Hindi kailangang ipanganak na mahirap bago maintindihan ang pinagdadaanan nila. Sila ang madalas na biktima ng human rights violation. Sila din ang mga kadalasang hindi nabibigyan ng hustisya. Kaya hindi dapat mag-isip na sumuko na tulungan sila. Marami kaming nagmamahal sa kanila.” She wrote, but immediately deleted it after she was bashed.

Contributed by Salvi Dalida

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