All for Pacman

It should have been called the “Practice Day” rather than ‘The Event”. If only they could have known, no one would buy tickets worth 500 up for such a boring boxing match.  Anyway, i was one of the hundreds and thousands of Filipinos who watched it for free, sponsored by mostly politicians and local authorities for the voting public of course.

I was at Marikina Freedom Park, going in and out of the city hall, looking for a better view. I decided it’s  better to watch it outside.  I came at around 9:30 am and reserved two good seats for me and my brother. It was under the shade and just about 25-foot away from the LED van – then I ate my breakfast.

As the match between Soto-Diaz nears its end, I decided to take pictures of the seemingly impatient crowd. When i was finished, i can no longer go back to my seat. People just sat everywhere blocking all paths unmindful of the heat and their impending starvation.

So i ended up watching at the Shoe Hall – supposed to be a secret viewing place for special guests – lucky me!

Special thanks to the local officials who made this event possible.  This was sponsored by Vice Mayor Marion Andres. Also seen on the event was Mayor Marides Fernando, Councilor Donn Favis, Councilor Frankie Ayuson and other candidates for the coming election.

So was this somehow politically motivated? Of course it is – but no one is complaining, it’s all for Pacman.