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One afternoon, while taping 'Pinoy Records', four fans visited the Pambansang Kamao, and they all agree that it's an afternoon they won't soon forget.
Four winners, one PacMan. One afternoon, while taping 'Pinoy Records', four fans visited the Pambansang Kamao, and they all agree that it's an afternoon they won't soon forget. Text by Jason John S. Lim. With Additional Interviews by KC Abalos. Photos by Mitch S. Mauricio. All it took was a single mobile download. Of course, for winner Jeruby Gochangco, she wanted to make sure that she had as many chance as possible to win an afternoon meet-and-greet with Manny Pacquiao. This winner even thought she lost any chance of winning. "Akala ko nga tapos na 'yung promo," she said. After July and August passed by without any notices from the music mobile service informing her that she had won, "sabi ko, hindi ako napili. Tapos all of a sudden, [tinawagan ako], chosen nga daw ako." And it truly was one memorable afternoon. For Ivan [surname withheld upon request], it was even surreal. "Actually 'yung una kong kita ko sa kanya, mas makinis 'yung mukha niya in person." Ivan mused, still reeling from the encounter with his boxing idol. But then, that's a normal reaction after meeting someone like Manny Pacquiao. After all, as Ivan continued, "siya lang kasi 'yung nakakapag[pahinto] sa buong Pilipinas—na kapag may laban siya, [humihinto] 'yung buong Pilipinas sa mga ginagawa nila. "It's an honor na makamayan ko siya." Jeruby agreed; "Kinilabutan ako—kasi 'yung kasi 'yung matagumpay na tao, o successful person, pag nahawakan mo lang 'yung kamay nun, feeling mo ikaw rin magsa-succeed ka. Parang pakiramdam ko, ako din, sa buhay magsa-succeed din." Jeruby didn't actually stop at just shaking hands, "Grabe, niyakap ko siya! Ang tagal kong yumakap. Ganoon talaga, very appreciative person ako eh." Absolutely gushing, she confessed that she actually has a crush on Pacman. In fact, she revealed that she even shaved her legs, went to the salon, bought cologne, and brought a video camera to film the entire experience. "Ganoon ako kahanda," she laughed. Maria Filipinas Adao, another winner, also revealed that she felt a little kilig, in the boxing champion's presence. Before they left, the three winners wished their idol good luck in his next fight: Maria Filipinas asked the champion to keep on improving; Jeruby wants Pacman to just keep winning; and Ivan was a little more specific, "good luck sa laban mo with Oscar dela Hoya. I hope you win, para maging mas proud ang Pilipinas sa'yo." Daniel Lapinig also won in the promo. You too can win from mobile music downloads! After the 1-2-3 with Manny, this time you can get a chance to have dinner with the cast of I.T.A.L.Y.! All you have to do is text HITZ ON to 4627; promo ends September 30, per DTI#4328 Series of 2008. [Tones cost P15 for all telcos. This service is exclusive for the Philippines.]