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Editorial: Pacman transcends mere humanism By Granville Ampong PhilBoxing.com Fri, 20 Feb 2009  Several thoughts come to mind when discussing about humanities. One such thought is secular humanism. Secular humanism is an attempt to function as a civilized society with the exclusion of God and His moral principles, a school of thought that which Emmanuel Pacquiao does not conceivably fit. For one thing, World boxing Superstar Emmanuel ?Pacman? Pacquiao has revolutionized the concept of humanism at his young age before reaching thirty, of which none has truly achieved it with such grace as being a deserving philanthropist, specifically in the history of the Maharlikan nation. Contrary to the concept of secular humanism, Pacman rather invokes a life of giving glory to the Creative Force of the Universe. His honorary doctorate decree in humanity conferred to him by Southwestern University of the Philippines speaks volume of a deserving heart that practices goodness more than what is made public by the media. In a free society where success is measured by how much wealth one has accumulated, Pacman sends the message across the Maharlikan nation that success should be measured by what one has given to the poorest of the poor, bringing - in fact - inspiration to the uninspired and pride and jubilance to the sick. I, for one, must be blessed finding my way in the United States of America and getting my master?s degree and PhD. But that is not at all. I have become academically impotent. In fact, I rather find humbling to know - gaining much blessing in fact - upon knowing the countenance of my ninety-three year old grandmother bearing her pride of Pacman winning another fight. And believe me, my grandmother hates boxing. But when Pacman fights, she becomes more prayerful for him and more proactive in her activities of daily living. It?s like news of such a kind revitalizes her energies and willpower to live much longer. And my eighty-six year old neighbor, a World War II veteran in his own right, experiences the same. Rightly so, I am equally blessed seeing a true Maharlikan hero finding his success in the hearts of the elders, in the confines of men and women, in the world of a blind beggar from whose eyes tears of joy overflow. All this primes me to transform from one of skepticism to the aura of Pacmanism. Conversely, talking about zero crime rate the moment Pacman fights abroad, that really saves lives in the Philippines, much less corruption in the government - that which cannot be measured in dollars alone. Pacman practically saves ?the Queen? from the bondage of powerful few. For one thing, the administration of President Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo, taunted as ?the Queen?, has been marred by corruption and blighted by insensitivity to the poor. Several coup attempts could have been prompted overwhelmingly by the masses and by the influential ranks and files in the government but were neutralized by the appeasement of the new- found Maharlikan hero. Indeed, Pacman undercuts the pressure with his message of hope and inspiration. Meanwhile, I insist that branding Emmanuel ?Pacman? Pacquiao as the Maharlikan hero is pragmatically appropriate than saying that he is a Filipino hero. Rather, for ?Filipino hero? implies submission to colonial Spain and provokes irreverence to the injustices of the enslaved Maharlikans while ?Maharlikan hero? invokes the spirit of royalty and divine fortitude. Saying that he is a Filipino hero tragically is like a pearl thrown to a fiery furnace. It is, therefore, the colonial past that must be relegated to the back burner. In other words, Pacman brings the intimation to light in becoming not a subject of the colonial past but to the celebration of the royal blooded in the realm of being the No. 1 Pound-for-Pound World Class Champion that which he thrives in. At 30, his honorary Doctorate in Humanity is unprecedented. It is not one of mere entitlement in humanism. It is, in fact, symbolic of one?s rare natural intelligence versus artificial intelligence. Unbridled by compassion upon the less fortunate, Pacman by far is a realist philosopher. And forget the numskulled politicians, the sycophants and the scoundrels who are bound to cornering him from one end of the world to another. His mission remains alive in the network regardless of social class, though seemingly imperilled. Pacman remains untouched by their egocentric intent like lily that draws, absorbs and conserves the purest substance of nourishment out and beyond its filthy base, that which, comparatively, he amends and subdues himself to the Most High. One thing that distinguishes him most of the rest of doctoral degree holders is that he stokes interests from real life fascination versus classroom sophistication. And his understanding about reasons of humanity?s existence signals the beginning of the Pacman era which will forever be the subject of study from one generation to another. And if I would still be alive when my great-grandchildren may ask: ?What is the name of your hero?? Then, I should respond: His name is Dr. Emmanuel ?Pacman? Pacquiao. Top photo: Dr. Emmanuel Pacquiao (C) is flanked by Cebu's Southwestern University officials during Pacquiao's conferment of a doctorate degree on humanities (honoris causa) Wednesday in Cebu City. Note: Granville Ampong is an L.A.-based journalist regularly writing for Philboxing.com, Manila-US Times, Nevada Examiner, Negros Chronicle and Maharlikan Times. You may visit his site at http://www.maharlikantimes.com. Click here to view a list of other articles written by Granville Ampong.  |
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