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I always thought of the Philippines as a sleeping T-rex, time to wake it up from it\'s deep slumber.

Manny Pacquiao: The New Poster Child of Philippine Education?

June 22, 2007

With the rate of Filipinos dropping out of school has been increasing, can Manny Pacquiao save them?

According to recent news, Department of Education has cited the education of the Philippines has been dismal. Everyone knows that education is a vital key to help fight poverty. 

Manny Pacquiao has become a internationally known sports figure in boxing and also became Fighter of the Year.

Now here it comes… Manny Pacquiao has gone back to school:

 

 

Now what does this two have something in common? If I was part of Department of Education or any some sort PR person. I would have put the two together.

Manny Pacquiao being nationally known in the Philippines as a great fighter and a sports hero to the youth, he has been idolized by many children. Now that he is going back to school, he knows how education is very important. If the media and Department of Educations spins this in the correct way, this may help the youth to keep out of streets, keep them in school and motivate them to be like the Pacman.

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