It’s been a long time since this Postman wrote something about the boxing phenom called Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. This writer would like to share something about the issue hampering a Pacquiao-Hatton showdown.
The Pound-for-Pound King deserves the respect. I say this not because I am a Pacquiao admirer. There are a couple of posts here where I criticize his performance. I take things logically and fairly and I believe it’s logical and fair for Mega Manny to have the lion’s share of the duel. Here are my bases.
He is King. Doesn’t a king deserve the best? You may say, “not the best in everything” and I go right on with that, but if you include money in the “everything” I say that the king deserves the best especially in that thing. Let’s face it, money is THE THING that makes boxing these days and for the numero uno in the sport, he deserves nothing than the best. “But the king got something lower when he faced Oscar de la Hoya?” Yes, because ODLH is in a bigger arena than the boxing ring. I dare say that he is not yet the king in the arena of boxing promotions; he’s just a prince there. But it’s just right that he got bigger than a king in a smaller kingdom. Oscar is A NAME; Pacquiao is A NAME; but Hatton?
Hatton is just a prince. Though he is a king in the 140-lb division, he is just one of several other kings. He tried to expand his kingdom when he tried his mettle against the ex-p4p king Floyd Mayweather, Jr. but failed miserably. “But at least he lost to the p4p king that time” you may say, and my response is: “Who is Pacquiao now?” Let me answer that. Pacquiao was king in the superflyweight, featherweight, superfeatherweight, and lightweight classes. He experimented in the welterweight and did it well against a former p4p king. He inched his way up the pound-for-pound ladder little by little until he got to the top. Ricky Hatton is not even in the top ten of that ladder right now.
It’s not hard-headedness on his part to insist on a 60-40 split; it’s hardheadedness for those who cry out a 50-50.
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Let me take this opportunity to greet everyone a blessed and fruitful New Year! It’s been quite a while since this Postman penned a post.
In a surprising development, Rev. Charlie Loranza announced his resignation as head pastor of the Solid Rock Bible Congregation (SRBC) last January 4, 2009.
He expressed his thanks to all SRBC members who contributed to his fruitful service as head pastor of the church. He said that God calls him to start a new ministry in nearby Socony.
Rev. Charlie Loranza started to pastor the SRBC in June 2004. While serving as head pastor, he took a master’s course in a Bible training facility in Nueva Ecija and finished the degree successfully. He received the G12 Vision in an Encounter God Retreat in Manila in 2006 and became the mentor of a network of pastors who also embrace the G12 Vision.
Rev. Charlie left the SRBC with the G12 Vision and the church commits itself to continue the vision despite his departure. He leaves with his wife Marites, daughter Psalm One and sons Verse Two and Psalmist David.
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Last November 28-30, 2008, the Solid Rock Bible Congregation (SRBC) conducted its 3rd Encounter at the SRBC compound in Samat, Bugallon, Pangasinan.
Sixteen delegates graced the Encounter, nine of them from SRBC, the seven others came from other churches.
The next Encounter is tentatively scheduled in January, 2009.
In other developments, the campus Encounter slated December 5-7, 2008 has been indefinitely postponed. Target month is January, 2009.
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Their names are:
- Marvin Excija
- Ricardo Cabatbat
- Emmanuel Juguilon
- Shahaney Rey Salagcog
- Shirley Garcia
- Mary Joy Gomez
- Junaliza Micu
- Nonilyn Ramos
- Jelli Joy Paiso
- Rea Razel Paiso
- Benilyn Oca
These young men and women went through a spiritual incubation called “Encounter” at the Healing Touch Ministry Building located in Tapuac Disctrict, Dagupan City.
Together with them were eight others who are students like them from the Colegio de Dagupan and Pangasinan State University in Lingayen.
They were treated to the fiery presence of God through the various messages and activities.
The next “Encounter” is tentatively scheduled on December 5-7, 2008 most probably in the same venue.
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The unofficial Christian group in the University of Pangasinan called Christian Clique is already gearing up for an Encounter Weekend which is scheduled on October 17 & 18, 2008.
Supposed to be a 3-day Encounter, this October Encounter has been compressed for two days to give room for the students to go home especially those who are from places far from Dagupan City. It’s actually to be conducted to cater students of different schools but those who will come from the University of Pangasinan are already anxiously awaiting for the event.
The venue for the Encounter is not yet finalized but it is definitely in Dagupan City. There are an estimated 50 students who will go through the Encounter. They are actually having their pre-encounter lessons in their weekly meetings. They will come from at least three schools, the University of Pangasinan (UoP), Pangasinan State University (PSU) and Colegio de Dagupan (CdD).
If you are a Christian, we request you to pray for God to move mightily in the lives of the students who will go to the Encounter. We also request that you pray for God’s provisions and the venue. We thank and appreciate your partnership in this endeavor.
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The days were Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 22-23, 2008. There were originally more than 30 registered delegates but only 27 showed up to experience one of the most unforgetable experiences in life.
Those 27 ladies went through a three-day incubation with the Lord. They started their “encounter” with the Lord Friday afternoon and they were never the same again when Sunday came. They were handled by women like them and were treated with many experiences which only women would undergo. It was really an Encounter God Retreat for women.
In the graduation which was held as a special worship service at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, the 27 women testified in front of more than 100 that the Encounter God Retreat (EGR) for women was nothing short of wonderful.
The next offering will be a “Men’s Encounter” tentatively set on September 26-28, 2008. Interested parties may get in touch with Rev. Charlie Loranza through mobile number 09098540878.
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The first scheduled Encounter was indefinitely postponed but this time the Solid Rock Bible Congregation (SRBC) has decided on conducting an Encounter God Retreat (EGR) exclusively for women.
The schedule is August 22-24, 2008 at the SRBC church building. Expected to sign up as delegates are members of cell groups handled by cell leaders of the church.
Also, other women from other churches are willing to join the SRBC Women’s Encounter.
Registration starts at 3:00 pm on August 22. Interested parties may contact Rev. Charlie Loranza at his new mobile number 09104571600.
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The 3rd batch of School of Leaders graduates received their diplomas last Sunday, July 13, 2008.
The nine successful graduates and cell leaders are:
- Sis. Pacita Fajardo
- Sis. Myrna Rosario
- Sis. Fiona Joyce Ayson
- Sis. Christine Cervantes
- Sis. Aiza Fernandez
- Sis. Jennette Hume
- Sis. Maria Paragas
- Sis. Julie delos Santos
- Sis. Rube Joy delos Santos
Graduates of SOL have gone through the 3 levels of schooling and are already handling cell groups (at least an open cell).
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The July 17-19 Encounter for the EGR Pangasinan Network has been postponed indefinitely.
The reason is the small number of delegates who confirmed their attendance. Also the Encounter of the Solid Rock Bible Congregation (SRBC) has been rescheduled to probably the last week of August to accommodate more delegates coming from the cell groups of the church’s cell leaders.
One of the new developments is to have an Encounter exclusively for students in Dagupan City and who are being handled by cell leaders of the church. The plan is hopefully going to push through before the year ends.
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It was a Macro-Encounter last May, but this time it is an Encounter God Retreat for those who missed the Macro-Encounter. The 3-day Encounter is scheduled from July 17 to 19, 2008. Venue is the Villa Narcisa Vinoya Resort in Labrador, Pangasinan
A larger contingent is expected to register this time around because there were brethren who missed the Macro.
This Encounter is to be handled by Solid Rock Bible Congregation G12 cell leaders led by Rev. Charlie Loranza and his wife Marites.
The planned format would be to separate the men from the women to ensure a homogeneous encounter for both sexes. It’s like having two Encounters at the same time.
For more information and registration, please contact Rev. Charlie Loranza at mobile no. 09203290415.
Below are some pictures of the staff during their incubation yesterday at the SRBC worship area.
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