Pacquiao entering the political ring?

What did I say?

Manny Pacquiao, the other day, admitted that he needs to think twice or thrice whether he would make the big jump from the boxing ring to the political arena next year.

"I really need to think about it. But as of now, I haven’t made a decision yet," said Pacquiao, who arrived in Manila last Friday after spending a week with his family in Gen. Santos City.

Talks about Pacquiao’s possible retirement from boxing, and his plans to run for vice mayor of Manila in May 2007 moved around town Thursday, creating excitement for some and apprehension for others.

Fanning the reports about Pacquiao’s political plans was his filing of a transfer of residency from Gen. Santos City to Manila where he owns a condominium unit.

Pacquiao quietly went to the Commission on Elections office July 5 to file the transfer of his residency. Ali Atienza, son of Manila Mayor Lito Atienza, accompanied the boxer to the Comelec.

If he runs, it’s almost impossible for Pacquiao to lose.

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I really am unsure about what political ideals Pacquiao has, but let's just hope he's not another Joseph Estrada or Fernando Poe Jr. Also, I still have yet to see or hear about him publicly criticize GMA for her own corruption charges and her abuse of human rights, so unless he becomes all Muhammad Ali of Philippine boxing on us, I'll hold on to my hesitation in supporting his political endeavors.