Sen. Manuel B. Villar Jr., wearing an Ilocano hat and Ilocos Norte Rep. Ferdinand 'Bongbong' R. Marcos Jr., raise each other's hand at the formal signing of the alliance between Villar's Nacionalista Party (NP) and Bongbong's Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL) at teh historic Laurel House in Mandaluyong City on Nov. 20, 2009. (Photo by LUIS BOY GARCIA)

People check out the area where nearby residents have using the methane gas seeping up from the ground of a dumpsite to cook food in Marikina City. Government authorities have put up signs warning residents to stop cooking at the dumpsite near the Balubad Resettlement, Nangka, Marikina. (Photo by CHARI VILLEGAS)

Manny Pacquiao gives a warm kiss to wife Jinky moments after their arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 Friday morning. (Photo by LINUS ESCANDOR III)

Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao is conferred the "Order of Sikatuna", one of the highest awards given to diplomats and state leaders, by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during a ceremony last Friday, November 20, 2009 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. (AP Photo)

People's champ Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao flashes peace signs during the motorcade around Metro Manila celebrating his win against Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico and gaining his 7th championship belt in 7 different divisions, a feat no other boxer has done. (Photo by ROUELLE UMALI)