Would-be mother-in-law of ‘Pacmom’ Dionisia Pacquiao dies

The would-be mother-in-law of Dionisia "Pacmom" Pacquiao passed away earlier this week in Iloilo province.

Melinda Yamson, whose 40-year-old son is in a relationship with the mother of boxing icon and Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao, died due to complications from diabetes.

Relatives and neighbors in Barangay Botongon in Estancia, Iloilo are preparing for the return of her remains, GMA Iloilo's Carol Velagio reported.

"Kidney at may diabetes pa. Komplikado. Matagal na, na-ospital na siya sa Emmanuel, tapos na-ospital naman sa Don Benito. Tapos, ibinalik naman sa Don Benito noong Miyerkules," said her husband Felicito Yamson.

Felicito also said he was sadder that his wife did not get to meet Mrs. Pacquiao, who may arrive in Iloilo to attend Mrs. Yamson's wake.

Police have secured the barangay in anticipation of Pacmom's arrival.

Last August, the Iloilo-based Yamson family voiced no objection to the May-December romance of the couple.
 
While they were first surprised over his relationship with the Pacmom, they eventually accepted it, GMA Iloilo's Enrico Surita Jr. reported.
 
Even neighbors of the Yamsons in Purok 3 in Barangay Botongon in Estancia town in Iloilo are excited over the prospect of Mommy D visiting them.

Mrs. Yamson is just about a year older than Mommy D.
 
"Siyempre, nagulat kami dahil hindi naming sukat inakala sa dinami-dami ba naman ng tao sa Pilipinas, ang kapatid ko pa ang kanyang napusuan na una niya pa lang nakita sa videoke bar. Doon nagsimula ang lahat," said Michael's sibling Me-An.

The GMA Iloilo report said Michael and Mommy D first met when at an eatery where Michael was singing. Mrs. Pacquiao would then frequently call up the family.
 
It said that when Melinda got sick and Michael kept it from Mrs. Pacquiao, Mommy D scolded him and sent assistance to Melinda. — Joel Locsin /LBG, GMA News