Manny Pacquiao promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel

[RonRon]

MANILA - The Philippine military promoted boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the army reserves on Monday, but the multi-millionaire will likely not see any combat action.

Pacquiao, who is also a congressman representing his southern province of Sarangani, donned his formal olive green uniform and insignia for a simple ceremony at the country's army headquarters in Manila.

Army chief Major General Emmanuel Bautista said he hoped the 32-year-old, who has won world titles in a record eight weight classes, would be able to inspire others to enlist.

"He can help in the recruitment of patriotic Filipinos to join the reserve force as we endeavour to build the force into one great component of a world-class army that is a source of national pride," Bautista said.

He said Pacquiao could also help implement the army's community outreach programmes in the countryside.

Pacquiao was enlisted in the reserve forces with a rank of sergeant in 2006, and was promoted to sergeant major three years later as a reward for being the world's best pound-for-pound boxer, the army said.

However, army spokesman Major Harold Cabunoc said Pacquiao was not given his new rank this time because of his boxing hero status.

"The military provides a corresponding rank in the reserves depending on the government position. A congressman's equivalent rank is lieutenant colonel," Cabunoc said, adding President Benigno Aquino had the final decision.

Pacquiao won his seat in parliament last year, and applied for his higher rank after being elected a congressman, according to Cabunoc.

Addressing critics who questioned his qualifications, Pacquiao acknowledged he was not a soldier but said he could help the military in non-combat ways.

Pacquiao famously rose from deep poverty to become one of the world's richest athletes, and is now one of the most influential people in the Philippines.

 

[erection2015]

lose a few fights in succession sure get demoted to private.

MANILA - The Philippine military promoted boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the army reserves on Monday, but the multi-millionaire will likely not see any combat action.

Pacquiao, who is also a congressman representing his southern province of Sarangani, donned his formal olive green uniform and insignia for a simple ceremony at the country's army headquarters in Manila.

Army chief Major General Emmanuel Bautista said he hoped the 32-year-old, who has won world titles in a record eight weight classes, would be able to inspire others to enlist.

"He can help in the recruitment of patriotic Filipinos to join the reserve force as we endeavour to build the force into one great component of a world-class army that is a source of national pride," Bautista said.

He said Pacquiao could also help implement the army's community outreach programmes in the countryside.

Pacquiao was enlisted in the reserve forces with a rank of sergeant in 2006, and was promoted to sergeant major three years later as a reward for being the world's best pound-for-pound boxer, the army said.

However, army spokesman Major Harold Cabunoc said Pacquiao was not given his new rank this time because of his boxing hero status.

"The military provides a corresponding rank in the reserves depending on the government position. A congressman's equivalent rank is lieutenant colonel," Cabunoc said, adding President Benigno Aquino had the final decision.

Pacquiao won his seat in parliament last year, and applied for his higher rank after being elected a congressman, according to Cabunoc.

Addressing critics who questioned his qualifications, Pacquiao acknowledged he was not a soldier but said he could help the military in non-combat ways.

Pacquiao famously rose from deep poverty to become one of the world's richest athletes, and is now one of the most influential people in the Philippines.

 

[singveld]

pinoy army is a wayang army, they even dare to challenge prc army, they need their master USA will save them all the time.

 

[hairylee]

pinoy army is a wayang army, they even dare to challenge prc army, they need their master USA will save them all the time.

Same here in Singapore. We got two BG Lee promoted in record time.

 

[erection2015]

ya. with their 1 plane airforce and leaky sea vessels want to fight with which army? Challenge PRC? big joke. Without US backing then see la.

Long time back we used to have a term for somethinglike this .....TALK BIG COCK SMALL.

pinoy army is a wayang army, they even dare to challenge prc army, they need their master USA will save them all the time.

 

[RonRon]

Manny Pacquiao will be the President of Philippines in the future, mark my words

 

[GoldenDragon]

Same here in Singapore. We got two BG Lee promoted in record time.

And both BGs more likely to be rejected in their application to join a credible army as recruit.

 

[erection2015]

because over or underqualified?

And both BGs more likely to be rejected in their application to join a credible army as recruit.

 

[middaydog]

look like condo security guard

 

[GoldenDragon]

because over or underqualified?

In terms of academic credentials, sure qualify. But when see them face-to-face, first impression interviewers get is, CANNOT MAKE IT. And one never gets a second chance to create a first impression.

 

[gaviocks]

what ever it is. there are lots of deserving public servants to deserve what they have work for. that position could be in some public servants that can work as what their position appoint to them not to give the position by someone who is very busy going anywhere just to fight. Yeah I agree he is our pride he is the one who made our flag famous but when it comes to government position common he can't do anything because he is so busy.

 

[erection2015]

haha true words indeed.

In terms of academic credentials, sure qualify. But when see them face-to-face, first impression interviewers get is, CANNOT MAKE IT. And one never gets a second chance to create a first impression.

 

[erection2015]

hahahahaha bro ....dat gave me a few chuckles leh. :p

look like condo security guard

 

[GoldenDragon]

haha true words indeed.

Hard truth too!

 

[Liquigas]

In boxing, I am only interested in boxers fighting in the heavyweight division. By the way, what weight division is he in?

 

[Received_by_Kings]

Long time back we used to have a term for somethinglike this .....TALK BIG COCK SMALL.

Asians with small cocks scolding each other. What a joke!

 

[Kohliantye]

look like condo security guard

What a joke - Fight the PRC Army, who are a highly disciplined army. They can't even fight a criminal gang like the Abu Sayyaf or control the Maguindanao lords that massacred reporters recently. They are today one of the poorest nation today and All their wealth is in the hands of Feudal lords. Some of them are now in neck-braces wanting to come here for treatment and then CHABUT.Even the single plane that they have may not be air-worthy anymore and the ship may be rusty and leaking beyond repair. Maybe they feel that Lieut. COLONEL Pacquiao, being a boxer will give his opponent from PRC a red nose.
Dream, dream, dream and go on dreaming.

 

[chonburifc]

look like condo security guard

also a little machiam PRC army.

 

[Cestbon]

Now you all should know why Philippine can develop after halt decade remain the same. Actor/boxer/singer..............
can be leader,president. Stupid Pinoy is living in dream.

 

[Conqueror]

General Worker Lee Hsien Loong

Same here in Singapore. We got two BG Lee promoted in record time.

BG LHL : Don't anyhow say ah. I plomoted by my father because I got good gene ah. Don't pray pray ah. I crean the boots and lyfle at lacord tumin you no. Dat's y I kana plomoted. You can or nort ? Don't pray pray ah !