To all filipinos around the world, please vote Manny Pacquiao for the Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2009. Our very own Manny Pacquiao is currently at no. 7 out of the 203 finalists this year.

From TIME website:

AGE: 30
OCCUPATION: Boxer
PREVIOUS APPEARANCES ON THE TIME 100: 0

PRO: The Filipino prizefighter — better known as “Pac-Man” — stunned the boxing world in December by defeating Oscar De La Hoya. He’s readying a move into politics, where his popularity should land him another knockout: Pacquiao’s bouts are so heavily viewed in the Philippines, the crime rate goes down when he brawls.

CON: Fans have been vocally displeased with his decision to go into politics. And he has a lot of fans.

To cast your vote, proceed to TIME’s website.

2009 Candidates