USA Today: "Pacquiao would like to ban CONDOMS in the Philippines"

Pacquiao would like to ban condoms in Philippines By Reid Cherner, USA TODAY May 20, 2011 Manny Pacquiao, a congressman in the Philippines, is part of the opposition to a bill that would mandate government support for contraceptives and family planning advice. The boxing champion is joining with the Catholic Church in the fight to bring down the legislation. "God said, 'Go out and multiply.' He did not say, just have two or three kids," Pacquiao said. Edcel Lagman, the minority leader of the house, jokingly told Pacquiao that he was "ready to rumble." The 32-year-old Pacquiao was elected in 2010 and has mixed politics with winning fights. Just recently he defended his reputation against Shane Mosley. He has found his political footing a little trickier but he has also come out swinging in his second profession. "It's sinful to use condoms and commit abortion," he said and when questioned about overpopulation said "my parents were poor... they had four children, it was very difficult but we persevered." http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2011/05/pacquiao-would-like-to-ban-condoms-in-philippines/1