Status: Former WBC Flyweight and IBF/WBO Super Bantamweight champion.

Ht: 5-6  Wt:  130

Born On: December 17, 1978  In: Cabangal, Philippines

Chilhood Heroes: None.

Hobbies/Interests: Playing guitar, chess, basketball, singing.

Nicknames: Manny, Pac Man, The Destroyer

Favorite Movies: My movies.

Musical Tastes: Folk, rock, love songs.

Favorite TV Shows: My TV shows.

Early Boxing Memory: Hearing Mike Tyson lose to Buster Douglas on radio (age 11).

Prefight Feeling/Mindset: Nothing, blank.

First Job: Construction worker.

First Car: Toyota Corolla.

Favorite Meal: Steak.

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: None.

Funny Boxing Memory: None.

Childhood Dreams: To be a famous boxer, finish studies.

Greatest Boxing Moment: Winning my first championship (WBC Flyweight - TKO 4 Gabriel Mira in April 1999 in Quezon City).

Most Painful Moment: Losing my first championship belt. (Lost title on scales because he failed to make required weight of 112. Consequently lost by KO 3 the next day to Medgoen Singsurat in September 1999 in Thailand.) 

Worst Injury: None.

Favorite Boxers to Watch: Sugar Ray Leonard, Felix Trinidad, Oscar De La Hoya.

Favorite Fights: Gatti vs Ward.

Favorite Vacation Spot: Beaches in the Philippines.

Embarrassing Boxing Memory: None.

Interesting Fact:  I hope my countrymen and fans continue to pray for my success.

People Qualities Most Admired: Kind-hearted, good-natured, honest.