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Witnessing, Pacquiao Style

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Note: the following article came out in the CBCP Monitor, Feb. 10, 2005. I’m reprinting it here for those who would want to know what makes the Pinoy champ tick. The photos, however, are being published for the first time. That's me with Manny, while in the other photo I'm wearing the robe and holding up the shorts Pacman was to wear for the fight. This was taken at shop of Davao couturier who made the outfit, Boy Guinoo, beside me.—TRT I'm not a boxing fan. I don't relish fights—cock fights, dog fights, horse fights, salagubang fights—least of all people fights. So I'm not into boxing, really. But it's not everyday one gets the chance to shake hands with a boxer—a world champion at that—who makes the sign of the cross and kisses the rosary before entering the boxing ring. In fact, his posters depict him with arms raised in victory, and proudly wearing a rosary around his neck—so proudly that I'd wish certain priests would do the same with their R

Reading between the lies

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An open letter to my Congressman Dear Congressman: you had for so long given us the impression that you were against the RH Bill until one day when you were identified in the papers as one of its supporters. We were shocked; we could hardly believe someone we had trusted and respected could actually espouse what this RH Bill stands for. Sir, I have tried several times to get through to your office to express concerns aired by some of your constituents, mostly women. I say “some” because we cannot show you a million signatures opposing your stand. We are ordinary mothers, grandmothers, maiden aunts, sisters, professionals and plain housewives who only want the best for our families. And we voted for you. We had simply wanted your ear for a few minutes, but we have not been fortunate, so please understand why we are instead writing this open letter to you. We have a fair knowledg e of what the RH Bill is about but none of us is a lawyer, a philosopher, a politician or a theologian, so pl