Jimuel Pacquiao on dad Manny: 'I understand what he had to go through'

It's no secret that Manny Pacquiao has an extraordinary rags to riches story: he had punched through the odds and carried his family out of poverty.

Now living a life more lavish than many can afford, his eldest son Jimuel said he's grateful for his "hardworking" father.

In his latest vlog, Jimuel shared that he does not actually remember much about the time when they were poor.

"Actually we're very lucky kasi nung medyo mahirap pa 'yung buhay, maliit pa kami noon. So nung lumaki na kami, nareceive na ng dad ko 'yung big break niya, champion na siya. Naranasan lang namin 'yung this life. I feel very blessed kasi 'yung hirap hindi namin masyado naaalala kasi maliit pa kami noon," he said.

However, he does possess an understanding about their past and present situation.

"From what I hear about my dad, I understand naman what he had to go through," he said.

"Not everybody can live like we can," he added.

 

 

 

 

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January 22, 1995 25 years ago today, I started my professional boxing career. I never imagined life would bring me to where I am now. I never dreamed of all the accomplishments my future would hold. Boxing changed my life forever. It lifted my family and I out of poverty, brought me places I never dreamed I would be, and provided me the opportunities to help others along the way. However, I would not be where I am today if it were not for my family, who always stood beside me through the ups and downs; my coaches and team, who worked tirelessly to get us where we needed to be; my countrymen, who encouraged me and allowed me the privilege to represent our beloved country - the Philippines; and to all my fans around the world, who continually cheered me on and supported me. Manny Pac-Man Pacquiao has made it this far because of you, so I dedicate this day to all of you that have been there for me these past 25 years. Thank you all so much and may God bless!

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Jan 22, 2020 at 7:20am PST

Jimuel said that Manny always taught them to be humble and grateful for what they have.

"I'm really thankful to God na binigyan niya kami ng very hardworking dad para nandito kami ngayon kung saan kami. Our dad taught us to always be humble kasi whatever we have now, if God says it, mawawala. Always be humble and be thankful," he said.

Jimuel is the eldest son of the boxing champion and Senator with his wife Jinkee.

They have four other children: Michael, Princess, Queenie, and Israel.

—JCB, GMA News