Its one of the most awaited events in the Philippine calendar. Its when another Filipino makes another mark in the world's history. Manny Pacquiao is one of them. Today is another day of challenge and another day of anticipation amongst the rest of his race.Through the times, a certain event like this is being overrated by most of the followers, from the government and other public organizations, to top companies and private institutions down to the common masses. It was noticeable that few months from the date, billboards and other popular campaign materials were seen everywhere promoting the hype. Millions of income are being generated out from simple events similar to this and its truly worth it as somehow, in a period of time, the entire community is united to support this man towards the recognition and pride of the whole nation.
Today is another day of triumph and inspiration within the hearts of many Filipino people. I am not a fan of boxing but a fight of a Filipino boxer is always an exception as I would join my family watch the match waiting to raise the flag at the end of the game. Somehow it boosts the pride that Filipino people are exceptional and could be lined up along with superior nations all over the world, despite of decades of negative impressions and deregatory records. My dad is an ever-fanatic of the boxing industry and so an event like this is a big day for all of us.
Early today, not anticipating the match that Pacquiao is heading, I went online to check if any of my relatives overseas are logged in as usual. I was about to see if my Dad is online to tell him that he must see the fight as i know he will as always. A chatter came into my way and shared a brief conversation and we strangely discussed about The Manny Pacquiao game. This person reacted on the thing about too much glorification on the boxing fight. He sounded to me saying that creating a hype is too much for a person who is being overglorified, creating a hero out of a boxer.. and creating cash out from it. I may think the same way but this time, I dont see any problem with the idea of having the rest of the country stop their world and spend their time watching the game for either a way to support a country fellowman and or entertainment.
In addition, he questioned out what pride are we getting when most of our men are trying hard to be a boxing and basketball idol wannabees and half of our women getting jobs as maids in other countries. He also mentioned out having the rest of the other half as callcenter agents. Very out of context and I strongly disagreed. In some point he may be true but I viewed the idea as extremely pathetic. If the rest of our people would think this way.. what else could it possibly be? So, should we be contented to raise another generation of domestic helpers, boxers and callcenter agents? This is not bad at all as Filipino workers somehow are getting recognition as trusted and valued workers in most countries. And being callcenter agent, I am a living witness and a proof that Filipino service can be as equally efficient with other superior races, otherwise.. foreign investors wont gamble to establish contact centers here in the country despite of more expensive labor rates comparing to other nations. This is far more better than increasing the unemployment, poverty and other negative images that the country has suffered in the previous years. Any other way to help the country regain its integrity and respect from other countries are all good but this isnt bad thing instead. This is not a question of glorifying a certain individual that may involves politics, profit earning and selfish intention but a matter of making a difference and probably a change out from the usual social problems that we currently have. We may have different views over these, each side may be right but looking on the entire picture, this is not bad at all. And from someone like me who wasnt ever a boxing fan... this is a way of showing my individual willlingnes to acknowledge changes to uplift the country's status and narrow it may be but whether we accept it or not, its making a great impact.
... and so the game has ended with another Filipino standing and the rest of his fellowmen proud and dignified.WRITER'S COMMENT
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