Will it be a deja vu for Manny Pacquiao or a double celebration for him this time? We’re referring to coming elections in the Philippines, wherein the current seven-time world boxing champion wouldn’t want a dupli­cate of his dismal show­ing in 2007 election. The people’s champ ran for congressman three years ago but was badly beaten by Rep. Darlene Antonino Cus­todio by a wide margin of 37,00 votes.

Filipinos will surely be proud back home and that is something to cheer about. For the nth time, we proved that when it comes to international competition, we can compete in terms of lev­el of intensity. A Filipino-American puts an exclamation point to this statement after cruising his way to a bronze medal in the short track speed skat­ing of the ongoing 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

While there will be protests during the Olympics, majority of Vancouverites will reminisce the golden memories of Expo’86 World Fair. The most awaited opening ceremonies of the XXI Winter Games slated at B.C. Place can be compared to the colorful opening of World Fair anchored on the royalty of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, who declared the event formally open.

The damaging effect of C-5 controversy is ripping the reputation of presidential aspirant Manny Villar. Nearly three months before the election, Senator Villar’s dream of leading the country for the next six years is put to the test. His capability of handling pressure is definitely on the line considering he’s gain­ing ground on the lat­est survey against his political rivals.
It can be recalled he was accused of alleg­edly profiting from the C-5 extension road project, some years ago.