Is Pacquiao taking his ‘transformation’ too far?

PACQUIAO. Sudden transformation.

Mac Loceo, televiewer: “I can take Manny Pacquiao’s sudden transformation from being “malapit sa babae” to a bible-quoting pugilist. But, what caught my attention in a recent TV feature was his having turned into a healer. I think he’s taking the “spiritual conversion” spin a little too far. Is this a prelude to the realization of his Mama Dionisia’s wish for her son to quit boxing?”

Other views:

Tessie Tinawin, housewife: “Sarah Geronimo’s musical show should be commended for bringing back live singing on TV. This is a welcome relief from performers who lip-synch their songs—with a microphone to boot, as if viewers weren’t aware that they’re just ‘mouthing’ prerecorded material!

Lower key

“However, a sad note was struck last Sunday during Sarah’s jukebox-hits number with Claire dela Fuente, Imelda Papin and Eva Eugenio. The number would have been viewable had one of the singers been more up to the task. It was painfully obvious that the years had caught up with her. Her part in the number should have been arranged in a lower key! Now, there’s the downside to live singing.”

Jessel Barrera, office employee: “Robi Domingo is slowly making his presence felt on TV, especially in hosting. My wish for him is to add more physical heft, talk a little slower, and minimize those hand gestures, which are distracting.”

Jimmy Bite, businessman: “TV5’s ‘Pilipinas News’ had an item on a cooling-system device, which has earned an award for its inventor. So much was mentioned about how it worked and the money a buyer would save if he purchased the Filipino invention. Problem was, the feature didn’t mention if the device was already available, or where it was being sold.”

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