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The things that Manny Pacquiao must do to become an American Icon

May 12, 2009

He just had a grip and grin with former President Clinton but now you can tell your mama that Manny needs to meet up with Obama. Wouldn’t it be a nice and fitting touch if this former resident of an archipelago called Indonesia invited the Favorite Son of an archipelago known as the Philippines to the Formerly White but now Black and White House. Maybe Packy’s kids can romp with Sasha and Malia and I bet Jinkee and Michelle would hit it off. I bet Bob Arum buddy Brian Greenspun could make this happen.
Oprah, Oprah, Oprah. Manny needs to hit the couch and tell his inspiring rags to riches life story.
I know he doesn’t follow the NFL but Pacman would do well to hit the Super Bowl scene.
Take the family to Disneyland and make sure it is pictorially recorded. Mickey Mouse, you’ll notice, moves his rodent head more than Ricky Hatton does.
Become a dual citizen, swearing allegiance to this country and gladdening the heart of every Fil-Am.
Go to Canastota, NY, which is a small town treat to visit in June. Sure, Manny won’t be a landslide entrant into the International Boxing Hall Of Fame until five years after ring retirement but he should go now to get the flavor of Ed Brophy’s bastion of fistic accomplishments.
Celebrate July 4^th after becoming a dual citizen and be conspicuously seen eating hot dogs, not real dogs, and enjoying some fireworks. It’s the ultimate American holiday. Repeat after me, Manny…baseball, hot dogs and apple pie.
More couch surfing action. The Jay Leno and David Letterman late night shows are made to order for the Pinoy Idol.
Now that he’s sharpening his karaoke skills, how about a guest shot on “American Idol?” I would love to Simon Cowell cower!
Become a member of Red Sox Nation and abandon those trifling Giants. Why would Manny want to be associated, even tangentially, with BALCO slugger Barry Bonds (you know what I mean, Sugar Shane Mosley). Besides, my Main Man-ny, not only would this warm my heart it would gladden Coach and Boston Boy Freddie Roach. You’re already known as a Shamrockian, meaning a Celtics fan so add in the Olde Town Team and the Patriots as well. I will explain the Bruins and ice hockey some other time, pal. Maybe I will compare a floored Hatton to a Human Zamboni machine, something like that.

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About Survivor Phil.

Survivor Philippines premiers on September 15 at 9:15 p.m. with a power-packed episode you'll never forget.

After more than a year of planning and production, the Survivor Philippines team has produced a word-class reality series that lives up to the high standards of Castaway Television Productions, the owners of Survivor.

The making of a world - class reality series

After countless meetings, consultations and brainstorming sessions, Survivor Philippines held nationwide auditions attended by more than 43,000 Survivor fans and aspiring castaways.

To give more Filipinos a chance to be part of this groundbreaking reality series, GMA chose 18 instead of 16 contenders to be part of Survivor. The contestants underwent a rigorous screening process to make sure that each one is up to the life-changing challenge that awaits them.

As for the Filipino counterpart of Jeff Probst, there was only one choice on who will host Survivor Philippines: reality TV guru Paolo Bediones.

With 18 castaways and 120 production staff in tow, the Survivor Philippines team flew to Koh Tarutao island in Thailand to embark on their biggest challenge yet.

The perils of island life

Staying for more than 39 days in a place called the Devil's Island cannot be easy.

Both the castaways and the production team had to deal with elements both seen and unseen whether on land or at sea.

Whenever there was a challenge at sea, everyone had to beware of lurking manta rays, sharks and sea urchins.

Everyday there would be stories of wild animal encounters that can send even the most brave man running.

Snakes, crocodiles, scorpions, tarantulas and wild boars were just some of the few animals that lurk in the island ready to strike at the unguarded tribe member at the most opportune time.

Then there were the ghost sightings, spirits of the ancient island inhabitants who visit the tribes at night.

Despite the daily threats, the show went on in the island.

The real test of human nature

Living in an island deprived of basic necessities while competing for the chance to win three million pesos can really bring out the best and the worst of human nature.

Some castaways proved to be ruthless villains who would do anything and everything to beat his opponents.

Still others proved to be remarkable heroes who cared more about saving people's lives than winning the game.

There were numerous faces of deceit, hate and defeat as well as truth, love and triumph.

This promises to make Survivor Philippines a must - see with various twists and turns that will keep you at the edge of your seat long after the closing credits.