Miriam unfazed by Pacquiao’s stand against RH Bill By Angie M. Rosales 05/18/2011

Miriam unfazed by Pacquiao’s stand against RH Bill

By Angie M. Rosales 05/18/2011

Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago remains unperturbed by the entry of boxing champion and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao’s into the public arena over the controversial Repro-ductive Health (RH) bill.
Even if Pacquiao campaigns against the measure, in which the senator is known to be among the main proponents in the upper chamber, his participation will likely not have any significant bearing, she said.

“I don’t think so,” Santiago said when asked if she’s threatened by the possibility of Pacquiao will be able to sway public support against the measure, adding that “this is a literate country.”

“We know, we concede that he knows more about boxing than possibly anybody alive, particularly in the welterweight department, which is considered to be ‘the’ boxing title. But still, we cannot be know-it-alls. And it will be very misleading to use his celebrity status to enter into what.... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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