Gambler prayed to Sto. Niño for Pacquiao's victory

WITH A PRAYER. The Ear heard that a gambler went to the Sto. Niño Basilica to light a candle and pray for Manny Pacquiao’s victory. The informer said, “Nipusta siya’g P10,000 ni Pacquiao unya naniguro gyud siya. Nidagkot gyud sa Sto. Niño.”

LOSER IS WINNER. Several armchair analysts opined that even when Oscar de la Hoya lost miserably to the Filipino boxer, still the Golden Boy emerged the winner as he raked in several millions of dollars knowing that his impressive track record will hold him in good stead even if the Pacquiao is the more powerful boxer. At an uptown cafe, one man was heard saying, “Panguwarta ra man gyud to ni De la Hoya ba. Bisan kabalo siya nga huyang na siya’g kumo ug sigurado na siya nga pilde, apan dako man ang bayad.” His friend replied, “Bitaw. Daog si De la Hoya bisan pilde kay it’s all business. Ginansiya gihapon siya.”