Pacquiao getting trumped by Darlene: Trends in the Gensan congressional elections so far show that for all his fame, our world champion boxer can't get over the hump presented by his petite opponent. Faced with a wildly popular candidate, a dynamic dynastic heir with a good machinery can still win. We retain our champions in both boxing and the House.
Running Priest in Pampanga: Father Eddie Panlilio so far is ahead of his rivals, two symbols of antiquated politics, Mark Lapid and Lilia Pineda. Let's just hope he really does introduce new ideas and not simply medieval ones in a fresh set of clothes, like that one about everyone going forth and multiplying. But perhaps governing one of the most populous provinces will prove to him the wisdom of family planning.
