Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is now officially the brand ambassador of Sony Philippines’ much-awaited, state-of-the-art lineup of 3D home entertainment products. He is shown in the photo receiving a certificate from Sony Philippines president and managing director Takao Kuroda for being the country’s first owner of the Sony Bravia 3D TV and 3D Blu-Ray Player.

Prices aren’t known yet, but the advent of Sony 3D TV is expected to bring the excitement of playing 3D games and 3D movies right in the comfort of our own homes. The 3D TVs come complete with 3D glasses, and people from Sony are also saying that 3D will also be incorporated in their PlayStation 3 consoles and VAIO PCs soon after. It’s definitely worth watching out for! After the popularity of LCD TVs, I guess 3D is the next wave in TV technology (and everything else, besides!)

Pacquiao shows here how to watch 3D TV (with 3D glasses of course). In a press conference at New World Hotel in Makati City, he said he accepted the offer to endorse Sony because he has always patronized Sony products, from Betamax to the Walkman. The boxing champ will go back to the ring again onNov. 13 to fight a still-unnamed opponent. Will it be Floyd Mayweather or Antonio Margarito? Whoever he ends up with, I hope that the Sony people will come up with something to let us watch the fight in 3D to fully enjoy the experience. It was nice finally seeing the legendary Manny Pacquiao in person …. w00t!

Pacquiao vs. Clottey in Texas, via boxingscene.com

It is going to be a tough fight for Manny Pacquiao on March 13 at Texas’ Cowboys Stadium. Clottey’s cook has boasted that the Philippines’ greatest fighter will most likely end up in the hospital. But that’s his word. Pacman is still heavily favored to win over Clottey, even though boxers from Ghana have a rep of being bloody brawlers. Clottey’s edge is that he is taller, heavier and has more reach than our pound-for-pound king (see tale of the tape below). He’s expected to stun with his powerful upper cuts and head butts. But Team Pacman promises to run the Ghanian to the ground with his skill and speed. We think it’s going to be an exciting match and we’re definitely watching

Tale of the tape

Manny Pacquiao

Age : 31
Weight : 146 lbs.
Height: 5 ft. 6.5 in. (1.69m)
Reach: 67″
50 wins, three losses, two draws, 37 KOs

Joshua Clottey
Age : 32
Weight: 147 lbs.
Height: 5 ft. 8 in. (170 m)
Reach: 70″
35 wins, three losses, 0 draws, 20 KOs

A live telecast of the much-anticipated welterweight match will be shown through your favorite sports channel, cable provider and the following live streaming websites: JusttinTV, UStream, SOPCast and Sports Live Blogger. Check back here for more options on Pacquiao vs Clottey live stream.

I still believe the Pacman-Krista affair wouldn’t have been blown out of proportion if only they possessed one thing that celebrity public figures should always be conscious about: discretion.

Pinoys will always love the underdog, and public sympathy appears to be tilted now towards Pacman’s aggrieved wife who’s stood by him through dimes and diamonds, Secosana and Chanel. In fact, the whole situation has given rise to an unofficial group called Team Jinkee.

Coming in a close second to Team Pacquiao, Team Jinkee stands for long-suffering, ‘martyr’ Filipina wives who have to endure the pitfalls of marriage in a macho, male-dominated society like the Philippines.

My friend Penelope says “ the Poveda slash Ateneo- schooled babe must be the bomb to come in between this lovely family…..” (pics courtesy of strictlypinoy)

In happier times: Jinkee Pacquiao, Manny, her sister, and identical twin sister Janet. How true that Pacman also dated the other twin?

The next question is: how will l’affaire Krista, if it continues, affect Mr. Pacquiao’s political stock? Or even that of Matt Ranillo? How about the box office earnings of forthcoming Manny-Krista starrer Wapakman? This early, rabid Team Jinkee members are calling for a boycott of anything that’s K-related.

We think that getting even is the best revenge, and Jinkee should just tell her boxer-husband this:

“Manny, I’ve had enough of your womanizing. I’ve had enough of talks between you and Krista.

“I will now go shopping. For a YACHT. With a boytoy in it.”

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Beth Celis of the Inquirer, quoting people close to Manny Pacquiao, wrote last Friday, Nov. 13: “Not only does she [Krista] wipe his face and body during workouts, she also feeds him like a baby during mealtimes,” said the well-informed source.”

Not a few people saw the two of them in romantic Baguio City where Pacquiao trained for weeks.

Sources in the sports community now chorus “totoo talaga.” (yes, it’s true)

We can only say: yes it’s true. Manny Pacquiao and Krista Ranillo will be seen together in the forthcoming movie Wapakman, to be shown during the Metro Manila Film Festival 2009

Who is Krista Ranillo and why are people suddenly curious about her?

Showbiz runs in her blood, being the daughter of 70s heartthrob Matt Ranillo III and the former Linda Tupaz. She is also the granddaughter of veteran actress Gloria Sevilla.

She’s posed sexily for the Philippines’ top men’s magazines FHM and Maxim.

She was a Dean’s Lister at the Ateneo De Manila University where she majored in Interdisciplinary Studies and graduated in 2007.

Anyhoo, Pacquiao’s historic match against Miguel Cotto certainly didn’t show any strains in the Pacquiao household. His wife Jinkee Pacquiao was seen cheering him on in the front row. ’twas also the first time when Jinkee was seen walking side-by-side with Manny as he entered his dressing room at the MGM Grand Arena, prior to the bout.

And somehow,Mrs. Pacquiao looked quite the looker in a pink cowl neck mini dress, matched by a bright pink Hermes bag (prices ranging from $7,000 to $50,000).

Ayaw patalo. Kibitzers say the bag Krista is carrying these days is a Chanel

The tale of the tape is complete after today’s weigh-in of the Philippines’ pride, Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao and Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas. Am sure everyone’s waiting with bated breath for the outcome of the much-awaited fight. And am sleeping early to catch it at 8 a.m. tomorrow, November 15, Manila time The tale of the tape (pre-fight measurements) show Cotto is taller, younger and heavier, but never underestimate the speed and the power of Pacquiao.

Manny Pacquiao

Age : 30
Weight : 144 lbs.
Height: 5 ft. 6.5 in. (1.69m)
Reach: 67″

49 wins, three losses, two no-contests, 37 KOs

Miguel Cotto

Age : 29
Weight: 145 lbs.
Height: 5 ft. 7 in. (170 m)
Reach: 67″

34 wins, one loss, 27 KOs

A few more winks and the greatest Firepower fight on the planet will commence. Here are some quotable quotes gathered from news sources:

Pacquiao on Cotto: I feel stronger at this weight than I ever have. My punches are harder, my speed is intact. I keep getting warned about Cotto’s body attack but Cotto should be worried about my body attack.

Cotto on Pacquaio: I’m prepared for the speed of Manny. My hand speed is pretty equal to Manny’s. But can Manny’s power equal Miguel Cotto’s on Saturday night? I know what I’m capable of doing, and there is no doubt in my mind that I’m going to win this fight.

Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach: “We’re in great shape for the fight.”

Cotto trainer Joe Santiago: ” Good luck Manny, you’re going to need it.”

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on who will win the Pacquiao-Cotto fight: “Of course the Pacman’s going to win. I mean, is there any doubt?

Manny Pacquiao on Krista Ranillo: “No comment”

Money for The Manny. God bless the star of Philippine boxing!

Totally unrelated:, here’s one Pacquaio feel-good joke I got from my inbox today, courtesy of my friend Issa from Switzerland. Apologies to my British/Britain-based readers

What is the relation between Pacquaio and yoga? Indian yoga is an exacting discipline and takes one to three years to achieve.

While Indian yogis go into the ‘stream of consciousness,” Mexicans lose consciousness by drinking too much tequila. Unknowingly, they imitate the classic yoga pose:

British yoga is the easiest of all.

It only takes six minutes to achieve.

Tawa naman dyan! Mag beer muna tayo!