In the ANC special, The Pacman, which aired last week, Pinoy boxing champ and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao admitted to host Dyan Castillejo though "he has had his share of vices in the past including gambling, drinking and womanizing," he has now "changed his ways."

ABS-CBNNews.com reports that boxing champ and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao bought a P25-million yacht as a "Christmas gift to his family."The "fully-furnished" vessel was blessed by a priest on Wednesday, December 21. The report noted that Pacquiao’s new purchase is considered the "Ferrari of yachts."

News and entertainment Web site Salon.com has listed boxer and Sarangani Congressman Manny Pacquiao as one of the world’s sexiest men.

ABS-CBNNews.com reports that Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao has reacted to veteran sports analyst Ronnie Nathanielsz for criticizing his performance against rival Juan Manuel Marquez in the November 12 fight in Las Vegas.

ABS-CBNNews.com reports that after his controversial majority decision victory over Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez, Pinoy boxing champ Manny Pacquiao is apologizing to disappointed boxing fans and pundits.

Interaksyon.com reports that Pinoy boxing champ Manny Pacquiao’s controversial victory over Juan Manuel Marquez, Pacquiao’s own coach Freddie Roach said, "I think Marquez deserves a rematch."

ESPN.com reports that Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s adviser Leonard Ellerbe said Mayweather is slated to fight on May 5, 2012 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Ellerbe revealed: "We’re looking to make the biggest fight possible and everyone knows what that fight is, the little fella."

Inquirer.net reports that Manny Pacquiao’s coach, Freddie Roach, sees a "quick ending" for his ward’s November 12 (November 13, PH time) fight against Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Pacquiao and Marquez fought to a controversial draw in May 2004, before Pacquiao won a narrow split decision in March 2008.

Philboxing.com reports that boxer-lawmaker Manny Pacquiao has joined forces with State Street Produce to churn out "Pacquiao Produce," which refers to vegetables that have the champ’s seal of approval.

PEP reports that"Sometimes When We Touch" singer-songwriter Dan Hill, in a phone interview, believes that boxer-lawmaker Manny Pacqquiao "has the personality to be an effective pop singer."