A problem like Pacman

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this Round 2 of the Sen. Manny Pacquiao vs. Presi dent Duterte verbal joust. I call this the “truth hurts” match.

After Pacquiao criticized the President’s China policy, the senator proceeded with this administration’s effort, or lack of it, to curb graft and corruption in the bureaucracy. The issue was once more like a left hook to the face, catching the ire of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipinas or PDP leader, and Pacquiao’s superior in the administration party hierarchy. He told the senator to prove his claim that graft and corruption under this administration is worse than in the previous one, or else he would campaign against Pacquiao if he runs for President and call him a liar.

The split is just around the bend. And it would derail the Duterte camp’s plans for next year. Meanwhile, another presidential wannabe is being targeted by the Duterte camp. A recently arrested “troll” videoed his conversation with his “handler,” who instructed him to go after Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno. Both Pacquiao and Moreno rate high in surveys conducted by reputable firms. Interestingly, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte also rates high in surveys. Which only shows who the trolls want to be anointed as admin bet.

While Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has yet to go all out against Pacquiao, the trolls have been merciless in hitting the senator in social media. By the way, Pacman has a welterweight fight lined up against Errol Spence Jr. But it looks like the bigger bout would be against the President and his minions. And the champ seems ready for a slugfest, which is not surprising considering his nature. Opposition senator Franklin Drilon already predicted Pacquiao’s ouster from