Tetay hindi maawat sa pangangampanya

Wala akong opinyon sa pag-iyak ni Kris Aqui­no sa The Buzz noong Linggo dahil hindi ko ito napanood. Nagli­pat ako ng channel nang ma­kita ko sa umpisa pa lang ng show na nagku­kuwento na si Kris tungkol sa mga naranasan niya sa pa­ngangampanya.

Hindi mapipigilan si Kris na magkuwento tung­kol sa kandidatura ng kanyang kapatid kaya hindi ko babawiin ang sinabi ko noon kay Arnold Clavio na dapat magba­kasyon si Kris sa The Buzz hanggang hindi tapos ang campaign period at eleksyon.

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Hindi pa nakaka-recover ang mga Pilipino sa ta­gumpay ni Manny Pacquiao sa Arlington, Texas.

As usual, hindi tayo binigo ni Edgar Santiago na nag­pa­dala ng kanyang express report with match­ing pictures sa mga nangyari sa after-fight-party ni Pacquiao.

Maraming-maraming salamat kay Edgar at sana hu­wag siyang magsasawa na mag­padala ng hot news na matitisod niya sa Amerika.    

“As the bell sounded in round twelfth of the Pac­quiao-Clottey fight, there was a big com­motion and the loudest screams and shouts were heard sa apat na sulok ng Cow­boys Stadium.

“Nagkaisa ang crowd of about 50 thousand or so in saying ‘Pacquiao All the Way.’ Even as the judges are yet to turn in their cards, the big crowd knew that Pacquiao had won.

“And in a few minutes, nagsuguran ang mga Filipinos (and Americans, too) across the stadium to welcome him at the ‘After Fight Party.’

“t’s my first time to host this kind of a big and really wild happening. Everyone had beers in their hands, the Pacquiao shirts were all over, the Manny P. jackets were worn by everyone, and the Manny news clippings were spread out at the Diamond Room of the Ballpark.

“Sa program, there were some local performers who en­tertained the guests while Manny Pacquiao is attending his post press conference and grabbing some food to eat.

“The Maharlika Dancers were charming in getting the attentions of the Americans. And it was a Filipino Party complete with the locals donning the traditional barong Tagalog, baro, at saya, watching the Philippine flag, and some Filipino foods.

“Hindi magkamayaw ang mga tao in yelling Manny ‘s name and asking for him to finish up and join the party.

“It took him an hour after the fight to attend the party. For someone who just had a grueling fight, then attend a party and sing several songs, this Manny Pacquiao icon is really a celebrity par excel lance.

“Talagang high-rated celebrity. Mala-Nora Aunor of 1970s. Pan­demonium is written all over when he came out. Phenomenal.

“The program was preceded by British Got Talent singer Ma­donna Decena along with Lito Camo, and Arnel Pineda (Journey lead vocalist). 

“Alternating with each other in regaling the crowd while Manny is going on in his outfit changes. In the middle of an ongoing program, biglang nag-appear ang champ from nowhere.

“The very decent and mild stage turned into a real crazy zoo and everyone wanted a piece of Manny’s hand and shirt and a kiss. With such act, I just simply faded out in the throngs of crowd.

“All of a sudden, wala na ako sa eksena. While earlier, I was hosting the intros of everyone, bigla na lang akong natakpan ng mga guards, alalays, and fans.

“But it was a real nice and heartwarming sight to see Manny Pac­quiao entertain the select invited guest of about 2,000 Filipinos.

“He jammed at kumanta siya ng mga old hits like Boggahan, Laki sa Layaw, Imagine, and many more. This champ is really a celebrity to behold.

“Lahat ng Filipinos sa Dallas were so proud of Manny’s demeanor. Very humble, soft spoken, and very respectful sa mga tagahanga niya.

“I am not at all surprised why he is a champ and a national icon of the Philippines. The crowd which included Filipinos who traveled from Ca­nada, from Australia, Europe, and out of states in the US (Hawaii and Alaska included) were com­pletely in awe of this champ.

“Hollywood actor Robert Duvall was also spotted in the crowd as well as Jerry Jones, owner of Cowboys stadium.

“In all, it was a Great Fight Experience having Manny Pacquiao retain his Boxing champ title.”