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Doing Damage | Reacting to Physical: Asia Episode 5

🕑 Added 2025-11-16 04:35:28 +0000 UTC

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Keely

thank you for looking into this!!

Chanelle Henry

I had to do a deep dive lol,… I initially thought it was because Manny wasn’t performing at his best and would ruin his rep, but it’s because he actually was a former Senate: “As a high-profile figure and former senator, Pacquiao continues to have ongoing commitments in the Philippines that can supersede entertainment or sporting engagements.” (Source: https://www.cultursmag.com/manny-pacquiao-exceeding-cultural-boundaries-the-journey-from-poverty-to-professional-to-politician/) He probably thought he could get through it and due to state of the world, something went down in the Philippines and he had to handle business? He’s still the OG. 👑

Aaron Facundo

tbf, pacquiao was definitely brought in as a way to get casuals to watch this show. i was genuinely surprised that they were able to bring him on in the first place given his success and how busy he is, so him leaving didn’t shock me