Is Cotto a Mexican?

I am not so sure. But according to Lira Dalangin Fernandez, in her “Clinton turns sports forecaster: Paqcuiao will win” report says:

MANILA, Philippines – Visiting US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton could not have endeared herself to Filipinos more than this Friday when she predicted that boxing idol Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao would win against his Mexican foe next week.

All along, I thought he is a Puerto Rican. If Fernandez is right, thank you for this new information. If he is a Puerto Rican, Mrs. Fernandez should edit the report, ASAP!

ABS-CBN, Inquirer, Philippine Star, please compare your notes.

Dear ABS-CBN News, Inquirer and Philippine Star,

Please take this chance to compare your notes. The emphases (bold and underline) are mine.

“I think they (lawmakers and other public officials) are mature and responsible individuals and they know what their priorities are, like pending bills,” she said. “They should know if they have to leave the country or not.” Source: Congressmen planning to watch Pacquiao fight should be sensitive to Pinoy’s plight (The Philippine Star) Updated November 04, 2009 12:00 AM