Press Release
March 29, 2012

Statement on Cong. Manny Pacquiao and the BIR

"This is not the way to treat someone who we all consider as a contemporary hero that has brought great honor and pride to the country. Every time Manny steps into the ring, he carries on his shoulders the name and honor of the nation. Every punch he delivers and takes is not for himself alone but also for the Filipino people."

"Let us not forget what he has done for the Philippines."

"While I completely understand that it is the job of the BIR to ensure the proper collection of taxes, I am certain it is not part of their job description to shame people publicly and make circuses out of their circumstances. Nakakabahala lang kasi na para na silang yung mga credit card collection agents na mananakot, manghihiya, at gagawin ang lahat para sirain ang pangalan ng tao, tapos sa dulo, eh baka nagkamali lang pala yung nangongolekta. Paano pag nagkaganun, sorry na lang?... eh nakasira na sila ng pangalan, dangal, at pagkatao?

"If the BIR is certain that Manny committed an error, then just take the necessary actions and file the necessary charges. Bakit kailangan pang i-anunsiyo sa mga peryodiko?"

"I hope Manny is not distracted from his preparations for his upcoming fight in June."

"My advice to Manny, take all these with a grain of salt. Kung alam niyang hina-harass lang talaga siya at malinis ang kanyang konsensiya, fight lang. May kasabihan nga tayo, "Ang punong binabato at pinupukol, siguradong hitik sa bunga."

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