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9 Strange Things Our Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms We Never Realized! Check This Out!

Unknown 9:35 AM body , Check , defense , Mechanisms , never , realized , Strange , THINGS , This

<div class="content_1"><br/><div class="hidepic" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDsPiQTD5x3LO3FsumtDvplBhLkBgCNRL2eKYbwk2ugT_-foYRPrBKLYsg07frD1ff0s1DwXmIeoOBGvkD1w4zNsP8QnXHvhbepOLSRPd8QMLkQobJ8q-Gru_wdY5Tau0Af7xnk3Hbgdo/s1600/Strange-Things.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDsPiQTD5x3LO3FsumtDvplBhLkBgCNRL2eKYbwk2ugT_-foYRPrBKLYsg07frD1ff0s1DwXmIeoOBGvkD1w4zNsP8QnXHvhbepOLSRPd8QMLkQobJ8q-Gru_wdY5Tau0Af7xnk3Hbgdo/s1600/Strange-Things.JPG"/></a></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">The human body is very complex and regular people don’t often understand its inner workings.</div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">Some of our involuntary movements and functions are actually strange and discreet defense mechanisms for our bodies that we never knew about.</div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">Check out this fascinating list that will make you realize how much your body has fought for your survival!</div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>1. Yawning</b></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">Did you know that yawning is more than just an indicator of doziness? Yawning is purportedly intended to allow the brain to cool down after an overwhelming amount of work that may have caused it to overload.</div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="9 Strange Things Our Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms We Never Realized! Check This Out!" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu0tm5OSvosiAVQMU8f7MP_TAhzDtKv-TSimgnZsTzlh5BQJDvQrPHWUnSiNY5pploD89HjuMncVtR0uB0ishau7bDoaVIKyq3LvT_NMmpVLkkD4Zzbts-x2nRsQVMf8zMxE_vkaea7io/s640/Yawning.jpg" title="9 Strange Things Our Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms We Never Realized! Check This Out!" width="640"/></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>2. Sneezing</b></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">Sneezing is another defense mechanism that rids our nasal passages of trash such as allergens, microbes, dust and other irritants.</div><br/><p><img alt="9 Strange Things Our Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms We Never Realized! Check This Out!" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqRPhylc1jQ48IjKO07xUv2f1hyHqSdQQfXLSeO-whKUJf877nyfNFhPJ36gIjsQNuWuV0FuuZo92xFxB8nFcuWERkedRmqUGzP13AgEajtOrOjPcTwY3YgEWw09NlbJdzhSSIl72YM80/s640/Sneezing.jpg" title="9 Strange Things Our Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms We Never Realized! Check This Out!" width="640"/><br/><b><br/></b></p><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>3. Stretching</b></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">Whether we realize it or not, stretching is instinctive, as it prepares the body for anticipated physical work. It also restores blood flow and contributes to having a good mood.</div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="9 Strange Things Our Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms We Never Realized! Check This Out!" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO1nu-S4xyyHhq4iFZatsrNLb46ibpIk690JQaTO49O8x5G_nIV9SIgDn_F03F0HSQvMAiOLs1UkShGe6grEWmyH-lY4fo5NQFZb_jizrjCQ8j0t5182CWjEe4GKQqDN1jJifizBNPAgY/s640/Stretching.jpg" title="9 Strange Things Our Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms We Never Realized! Check This Out!" width="640"/></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>4. Hiccupping</b></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">Hiccups are actually linked to the body’s stomach and diaphragm. They normally occur when the body’s pneumogastric nerve becomes irritated due to overeating, swallowing food in large amounts or eating too fast.</div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="9 Strange Things Our Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms We Never Realized! Check This Out!" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1CR02CSkQk0qTn480ErBP6XiiY-d0ZP_N7R-fNnZLs4uI2-000IVKt5rW75vznj5eD_ka_QDLX6dHtNBMbtnYaJ7-_gjsyATKAnVIA36ygBv6LJb74iU_LOI_tpm1g7WNWOpp4T0JAGM/s640/Hiccupping.jpg" title="9 Strange Things Our Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms We Never Realized! Check This Out!" width="640"/></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>5. Myoclonic jerks</b></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">Sometimes your body is jolted by strange and unfamiliar feelings, similar to getting shocked by electric bolts, amidst sleep or before completely dozing off. Well apparently this is also a defense mechanism that saves you from death when your breathing falls, your pulse slows down and the muscles in your body relax. Your body saves you through a jolt in the form of an electric shock.</div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="9 Strange Things Our Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms We Never Realized! Check This Out!" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10Xcs5KHnjsaFZeF1U_-WePg_U4c8C8RWVS8nvQOrrqxgm5WS89pqbYjEo7vBmyPozUOBFy1RkMcWvr2_J4JBQSXqFBDQHZk_3e3RgUd-FLQh8_wyP0au4mif9VZ3-HE3yHAw1HJIP8Q/s640/Myoclonic+jerks.jpeg" title="9 Strange Things Our Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms We Never Realized! Check This Out!" width="640"/></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>6. Wrinkling of the skin</b></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">Whenever the body realizes that the amount of moisture around us increases, it adapts through the wrinkling of the skin. The wrinkling is a normal bodily reaction that makes the grip on smooth and slippery surfaces easier.</div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="9 Strange Things Our Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms We Never Realized! Check This Out!" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2PuY_L5LzIFqmPpgUoPpf9B3YoVx0pDygbYxHSWAI3eo0VaqTKGBGsHVaWTTq7Xitsy9q0sbraBrndbKbIjrY_uxChRvFtGXvmR6BUqAojMS2JyB3hVp5hy5XWk-yLsxjGzlgHlh1Tb8/s640/Wrinkling+of+the+skin.jpg" title="9 Strange Things Our Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms We Never Realized! Check This Out!" width="640"/></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>7. Loss of memory</b></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">Oftentimes after a particularly painful experience, our brain looks for a way to ease or escape the pain. One way it does this is through loss of memory, wherein it deletes the unpleasant encounters from our psyche.</div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="9 Strange Things Our Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms We Never Realized! Check This Out!" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmH4OgsvHWhoqo_MfMuUZpoPgIU-Dt9-pQzvuPXgxwgXCJkcNfcVfXfiZtdyGgAFwB4Ow13Sv-rOZoqiJKvQBbuwEA9DHvXSZ0PhK59y3FYqMqZTKz2tA9I2CpH5_uWLdtVmBwVYbrbEI/s640/Loss+of+memory.jpg" title="9 Strange Things Our Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms We Never Realized! Check This Out!" width="640"/></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>8. Goosebumps</b></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">Goosebumps are another way for the body to adapt. It normally occurs in cold climates wherein the amount of heat our body loses is reduced.</div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="9 Strange Things Our Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms We Never Realized! Check This Out!" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6APkown47roxnsWrpqggaJyXPZI8fXmP6Un1EryLDCpfRXIs_KQMKAkVr83bJZdXon3svyw8i2zLIkQ2uJRGn8KZayWYECRP62zb3haR-FOiXxtErAgDN-ErWh9hyv77f0AE8-UY37cY/s640/Goosebumps.jpg" title="9 Strange Things Our Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms We Never Realized! Check This Out!" width="640"/></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>9. Tears</b></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">This may seem obvious, but tears are the body’s tools meant for emotional defense. According to scientists, the body finds a way to ease or distract the person from pain through a different yet strong source of irritation.</div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="9 Strange Things Our Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms We Never Realized! Check This Out!" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxAIlIKvfJEniO9XzyFp0tSwXPTuawgD1z174HWAwi1eARIoIrlsdDkbFz0khH0lJILC3SHuTr7-eRF8hvWINScrhwOVL1AWuwOpUz32WoirXzwzIw2sLiyjV6DFHOHDwyeT3-2GTImM/s640/Tears.jpg" title="9 Strange Things Our Body Does That Are Defense Mechanisms We Never Realized! Check This Out!" width="640"/></div><br/><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.viralvidyos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TNP</a>, <a href="https://brightside.me/wonder-curiosities/9-strange-things-your-body-does-that-you-never-knew-were-defense-mechanisms-263110/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brightside</a></span></div><br/></div>

The human body is very complex and regular people don’t often understand its inner workings. Some of our involuntary movements and functions...

PH x Japan: Japan to Send Another Set of Patrol Ships to Improve PH"s Defense!

Unknown 8:03 AM another , defense , improve , Japan , patrol , PH’s , send , ships

<div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-top" style="display:block;text-align:center;"><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block;" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3942681860132668" data-ad-slot="4831328630" data-ad-format="auto"></ins><br/></div><br/></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"><br/><div class="hidepic" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUgcj9H9Wc-u1aUnG3yhNr2lB8Gvw1_mI7ILt0RBr2KR3YFeWkjLogRxoAJZ6afipp9BLhawN0rO5IeNjPIS28DCPhyphenhyphenbo8QcONChOsUn-f4awtopr_i7dKxr8kEuExBzs0jvyhu3G3yzM/s1600/Give.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUgcj9H9Wc-u1aUnG3yhNr2lB8Gvw1_mI7ILt0RBr2KR3YFeWkjLogRxoAJZ6afipp9BLhawN0rO5IeNjPIS28DCPhyphenhyphenbo8QcONChOsUn-f4awtopr_i7dKxr8kEuExBzs0jvyhu3G3yzM/s1600/Give.jpg"/></a></div><br/> </div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">Following the big <b>rescue ship </b>given by Japan about a month ago, Japan announces that they would be giving the <b>Philippines </b>2 new vessels to better Manila’s defense and its <b>patroling </b>capacity against alleged <b>Chinese plans </b>with regards to maritime dispute.</div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">But wait, there’s more! Japan is conversing with the government about leasing surveillance aircraft for the under-equipped coast-guard. </div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">These are on top of the 10 coast guard ships that was earlier pledged to former <b>President Benigno Aquino</b>.</div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">Masato Ohtaka, deputy secretary for Japan’s foreign ministry stated: “”We are talking about big-sized, 90-meter (295-foot) long vessels. We are also discussing the possibility of leasing aircraft designed for training. They are surveillance aircraft,”</div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">The strong bond between the two nations continues with Philippine’s new President, Rodrigo Duterte. Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and President Rodrigo Duterte are discussing about new ships, not for Manila, but for Davao.</div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">“(I don’t want) to start hostilities at this time of our lives and he said Japan would do the same. They just want dialogue. They do not want further incursions,” President Duterte said. </div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">They are also discussing about a 38-kilometer elevated commuter line to connect Manila and Bulacan to somehow help ease the traffic. </div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">“This is one of the biggest projects Japan has ever embarked upon using the yen loan,” Ohtaka said.<br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjjo8XLW5Ltcep5PpsWGOpV-GsnnHB4SoVJefDZMgQKwX_RSIHNW4ypQe5uFI3Ski45R5RtBRhLLc5d52Y86ULNo5vBCUW_AKGobYhuVtjbchJSoRH0wq5cVlY6ByAx3BPD-x2ucN0ETE/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjjo8XLW5Ltcep5PpsWGOpV-GsnnHB4SoVJefDZMgQKwX_RSIHNW4ypQe5uFI3Ski45R5RtBRhLLc5d52Y86ULNo5vBCUW_AKGobYhuVtjbchJSoRH0wq5cVlY6ByAx3BPD-x2ucN0ETE/s640/2.jpg" width="504"/></a></div><br/></div><br/><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.trendingnewsportal.net/" target="_blank">TNP</a>,  <a href="http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/577429/news/nation/japan-gives-philippines-patrol-ships" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GMA</a></span></div><br/><div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-middle"><br/><br/></div><br/></div><br/><p><a href="http://www.trendingnewsportal.net/2016/08/following-big-rescue-ship-given-by-japan.html" rel="nofollow">trendingnewsportal.net</a></p><br/><div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-bottom" style="display:block;text-align:center;"><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block;" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3942681860132668" data-ad-slot="4831328630" data-ad-format="auto"></ins><br/></div><br/></div>

Following the big rescue ship given by Japan about a month ago, Japan announces that they would be giving the Philippines 2 new vessels to ...

China seeks to ease tension with Vietnam, vows to boost defense ties

Unknown 12:30 AM Boost , China , defense , ease , seeks , tension , ties , Vietnam , vows

<ul><li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>China has reached out to Vietnam in an attempt to ease the simmering tension between the two countries</strong></li><br/><li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Vietnam said it is willing to cooperate with its territorial rival to sustain peace and stability in the region</strong></li><br/><li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Tension between the two communist nations heightened after China’s deployment of missile launchers and fighter jets to Woody island last month</strong></li><br/></ul><p style="text-align: justify;">HANOI, Vietnam – Amid the raging maritime dispute in the West Philippines Sea/South China Sea, China has reached out to Vietnam by proposing to deepen the military ties between the two communist nations.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">China has been widely accused of militarizing the region by deploying surface-to-air missile system and fighter jets in Woody Island, a feature which is part of the Paracels chain also claimed by Vietnam.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">During a recent visit to Hanoi, Chinese defense minister Chang Wanquan met with Vietnam Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong where he urged the two nations to “increase high level exchanges and strategic communication, increase friendly feelings, and deepen border defense exchanges and practical cooperation on U.N. peacekeeping, military academic research and the defense industry.”</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">In response to Chang’s statement, Trong said Hanoi is willing “to cooperate with Beijing to sustain peace and stability on the basis of respecting mutual interests and abiding by internal law.”</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">The Vietnamese official added both country’s military should conduct joint maritime patrols, high-level meetings and ensure proper coordination between the armed forces in an effort to further “strengthen regional ties.”</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Tension between the two neighbors heightened early this month after Chinese Coast Guards intercepted Vietnamese fishermen operating near the Spratlys, the regional flashpoint where the Philippines, Brunei, Taiwan and Malaysia also have overlapping claims.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">China is under heavy criticisms from the United States, Australia and Japan for violating international laws by constructing military and civilian facilities on the disputed islands.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">The three regional powerhouses vowed to challenge China’s assertion of its so-called absolute sovereignty over a group of islands in the South China Sea/ West Philippine Sea by planning to routinely send patrol boats to what is generally regarded as part of international waters and airspace.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">In 2014, diplomatic tension between China and Vietnam reached its lowest in decades after Beijing deployed an oil rig off the coast of Paracels, sparking a week-long nationwide protest in Hanoi.</p><br/><p><a href="http://kickerdaily.com/china-seeks-to-ease-tension-with-vietnam-to-boost-defense-ties/" rel="nofollow">Kicker Daily News</a></p>

China has reached out to Vietnam in an attempt to ease the simmering tension between the two countries Vietnam said it is willing to coopera...

Donaire vs Bedak: The Filipino Flash’s title defense moved to Cebu

Unknown 12:21 AM Bedak , Cebu , defense , Donaire , Filipino , Flash’s , moved , title

<ul><li style="text-align: justify;"><b>Nonito Donaire Jr.’s upcoming fight against Zsolt Bedak will be at the Cebu City Sports Complex</b></li><br/><li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The fight was originally scheduled at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on April 23</strong></li><br/><li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Bob Arum is reportedly attending the match</strong></li><br/></ul><p style="text-align: justify;">MANILA, Philippines –  WBO world featherweight champion Nonito <em>“The Filipino Flash”</em> Donaire Jr.’s title defense against Zsolt Bedak has been moved to the Cebu City Sports Complex.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">According to an article written by Ronnie Nathanielsz for <a href="http://philboxing.com/news/story-116582.html"><em>Philboxing</em></a>, he was informed by ALA Promotions president Michael Aldeguer about the change of venue of Donaire’s first title defense.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">The fight, which is promoted by ALA Promotions, Donaire’s promoter Top Rank and local network giant ABS-CBN, was originally scheduled to take place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City on April 23.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Top Rank President and CEO Bob Arum is reportedly attending the match.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Carl Moretti, a representative of Top Rank told <em><a href="http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/14715605/featherweight-titleholder-nonito-donaire-defend-title-zsolt-bedak">ESPN</a>: “It’s a great opportunity for Nonito to defend his world championship in his homeland against a world-ranked and extremely capable opponent.”</em></p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Bedak (25-1, 8 KOs) has won 10 fights in a row since suffering his lone defeat in a 2010 junior featherweight world title bout against Wilfredo Vazquez Jr.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Donaire described his Hungarian opponent as an ‘overall fighter’. He said Bedak  got speed and pretty decent power if he wants to but he’s more of a technical fighter.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">He knows Bedak will aim to beat him by points but he won’t allow it to happen, that’s why he’s been studying Bedak’s fight tapes.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;"><em><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/02/26/16/donaires-title-defense-moved-to-cebu">ABS-CBN News</a> </em>quoted him as saying: <em>“He’s a tough guy, a capable guy but we have faith that with my Dad we’ll come up with the best game-plan.”</em></p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Originally, Donaire wanted to have a rematch with his last opponent, Mexican boxer Cesar Juarez.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">He disclosed during an interview with Karen Davila and Vic De Leon Lima on DZMM’s <em>Pasada Sais Trenta</em>, the main reason why he is willing to fight Juarez again is because the people enjoyed their title match held at Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">He said: “<em>The reason is lahat ng mga tao all around the world, nag-enjoy.</em> (The reason is that everybody around the world enjoyed the fight.) S<em>o if we could give them another fight, let’s do it.”</em></p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;"><br/><a href="http://kickerdaily.com/donaire-title-defense-moved-to-cebu/" rel="nofollow">Kicker Daily News</a></p>

Nonito Donaire Jr.’s upcoming fight against Zsolt Bedak will be at the Cebu City Sports Complex The fight was originally scheduled at the Sm...

Hashtag #BoycottNike trending as Pacquiao’s supporters come to boxer’s defense

Unknown 12:39 AM #BoycottNike , boxer’s , come , defense , Hashtag , Pacquiao's , supporters , Trending

<ul><li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Calls to boycott Nike growing louder on social media</strong></li><br/><li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Pacquiao’s supporters urging peers to boycott sports company for dropping the boxer</strong></li><br/><li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Same call extends to Vice Ganda; Boy Abunda also getting backlash</strong></li><br/></ul><p style="text-align: justify;">MANILA, Philippines – <em>It’s tit for tat.</em></p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Hitting back at Nike for dropping its clothing sponsorship with Manny Pacquiao, supporters of the embattled boxer are urging their peers to boycott the sports company.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">On <a href="https://web.facebook.com/hashtag/boycottnike?source=feed_text&story_id=1537363769925743">social media</a>, the hashtag <em>#Boycott Nike</em> can be seen trending among Facebook and Twitter users who are supporting Pacquiao and his opposition to same-sex marriage.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">On change.org, a <a href="https://www.change.org/p/nike-boycott-nike-for-dropping-manny-pacquiao-as-endorser?recruiter=490420970&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink">petition </a>was also started by a Pacquiao supporter, someone called “Truth Seeker”, to boycott Nike.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">“If the brand shows no bias to any race, religion or gender, they should not have dropped Manny Pacquiao as their endorser,” read the petition. “Manny is an accomplished athlete. He is a great example of a principled individual who stands firm to what he believes in.”</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">The petition also came with a picture containing a quote from renowned author and speaker Dr. Steve Maraboli: <em>“Don’t worry about the haters. They are just angry because the truth you speak contradicts the lie they live.”</em></p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Aside from Nike, one other target of a boycott is comedian Vice Ganda who distinguished himself as one of Pacquiao’s most outspoken critics since the controversy broke out.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">On his social media feeds, Vice described Pacquiao as a false prophet and said the boxer should hope he won’t meet him and the rest of the LGBT community in hell.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Other than Vice, celebrity TV host Boy Abunda has also earned the ire of Pacquiao’s supporters for blasting the latter on his show; with one saying he should change his first name to “Girl” since he’s fond of acting like one.</p><br/><p><a href="http://kickerdaily.com/hashtag-boycottnike-trending-pacquiaos-supporters-come-to-boxers-defense/" rel="nofollow">Kicker Daily News</a></p>

Calls to boycott Nike growing louder on social media Pacquiao’s supporters urging peers to boycott sports company for dropping the boxer Sam...