So, apparently there was some big boxing match a little while ago. Here, it was on Sunday; I first heard about it Thursday. Someone asked if I was planning to watch the big fight; having never heard of this particular fight before, I had no plans at that time. I was further informed that all the places at Clarke Quay were charging for admission, $100 or so. The two fighters were two people I've never heard of, including some chap from the Philippines who is apparently known as the "Pacman", since his family name begins with "Pac".
Saturday, I saw Super Rugby over at Clarke Quay; I chatted with the manager of the particular establishment about the boxing match. She told me they weren't going to show it, since they would have to pay $4,500 to have it on their three television screens. I guess this fight was a big deal after all.
Fast forward a few days, and I have the television on. And there it is - the same public service announcement I've seen probably dozens of times. Some guy from the Philippines tells us how to survive a natural disaster. And like always, they show us his name, only this time I notice it - Manny Pacquiao. The Pacman.