Manny Pacquiao versus Roy Chiongbian (Sarangani congressional seat)

[sharkey360]

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Businessman Roy Chiongbian, brother of third termer and outgoing Rep. Erwin Chiongbian, has announced that he is running for the lone congressional district of Sarangani against popular boxing champion Manny Pacquiao next year.

Chiongbian officially declared Friday his candidacy for the 2010 polls under the Sarangani Reconciliation and Reformation Organization (Sarro) Party, the local party founded by his late father, Rep. James L. Chiongbian and his mother, former Gov. Priscilla L. Chiongbian.

Sarro is allied with the the administration Lakas-Kampi Christian-Muslim Democrats Party.

"Let me confirm to you right here and right now that with the help of God, yes, I am definitely running for Congress in Sarangani," said Chiongbian in his declaration speech before a crowd of supporters from the political and business communities in his family’s Lagao residence here.

He said he will continue the legacy started by his parents who brought development to Sarangani with their hallmarks of good governance.

He said he saw the results of the projects implemented by his parents and understood that there's really a need to sustain them.

"I see that there is still a lot that can be done to improve the quality of life of our fellow Sarangans in education, health, agri-development, and peace and order," he said.

Sarangani Governor Migs Dominguez, a Sarro party-mate of Chiongbian and a key figure in the Lakas-Kampi CMD Party, asserted that Sarangani needs sincere service for the people which could be attained through partnerships with Chiongbian.

The Chiongbian-Dominguez tandem would present a formidable fight to the Pacquiao-Juan Domino alliance in Sarangani in next year’s gubernatorial and congressional elections.

Pacquiao is reportedly ready with a huge P400 million budget to ensure that his popularity is converted into votes in the forthcoming polls following his defeat to Rep. Darlene Antonino Custodio in the 2007 elections for the first congressional district of South Cotabato.

"Gusto po nating ipagpatuloy ang sinserong serbisyong may dignidad, prinsipyo at pagmamahal sa tao through effective partnerships. The only person who can continue these partnerships is Congressman Roy Chiongbian," Dominguez said.

Dominguez stressed that people must stand with their principle for peace and unity in the province.

Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon, a nephew of Chiongbian, also confirmed how the programs of the province became successful with the teamwork he has with Governor Dominguez.

"We need synergy and I believe that synergy among us – Governor Dominguez and Roy Chiongbian and me – is very, very good. With our teamwork, I see that three years from now, Sarangani will grow faster and more efficient compared in the past," Solon said.

Source - Pacquiao vs Chiongbian | Manila Bulletin

[elvishtattoo]

I hope this news won't affect Manny's fight come November. basin ma distract sya...

[sharkey360]

P400 million for a congressional seat? Wow.

I heard reports that Pacquiao lost P140 million for the South Cotabato congressional campaign in 2007, which he lost badly.

[entz_fire]

wow! plenty of money will be pour to sarangani, bugno ni sa kwarta chiongbian vs. pacquiao

[jamesgalejames]

kang paquiao ko kay inila man sa imahin sa usa ka pinoy sa tibuok kailibutan..

kinsa mana si pacquiao na congressman?mao na ang Pound for pound champion sauna nga nakapasikat sa pilipinas gikan sa pobre og motabang sad sa pobre...

si kinsa manang chongbian na congressman?hahayzz..mao nang karaang vampira sa politika nga corrupt.nagdungag2x lang na sa pagkadaut sa imahen sa pinas nga mga korap nga leaders...

hope maka decide namo anang istoryaha..hehee
peace!!!

[y@smin]

kang paquiao ko kay inila man sa imahin sa usa ka pinoy sa tibuok kailibutan..

kinsa mana si pacquiao na congressman?mao na ang Pound for pound champion sauna nga nakapasikat sa pilipinas gikan sa pobre og motabang sad sa pobre...

si kinsa manang chongbian na congressman?hahayzz..mao nang karaang vampira sa politika nga corrupt.nagdungag2x lang na sa pagkadaut sa imahen sa pinas nga mga korap nga leaders...

hope maka decide namo anang istoryaha..hehee
peace!!!

agree agree ......

[killallpolitician]

kani c manny paki, dili nalang unta ni cya mag-paoto2x. gamay mani siya otok oi, ma-drivan raman sa mga politician.

[bluebird4137]

Pastilan si Pacquiao nangita lang gyud ug labad sa ulo....congressman gud tawon, mag lisod man gani tingali siya ug spell ug "BOXING"..ang problema ni Manny daghan siya ug kwarta pero gamay iya utok. Gi-oto-oto lang ni siya sa mga politco. Ug ang iyang tuyo pag tabang sa katawhan nganong dili man lang siya mag tukod ug "Philanthropic Foundation". Ang iya gasto pag dagan as tongressman dako na kaayo na ug matabang sa mga tawo ug mag himo siya ug microfinance....etc.

[sharkey360]

Pacquiao...the Punching Congressman?

[peewee_toot]

ayaw nlng og dagan paki oi. pagsure...