Pacquiao denies affair, apologizes to Ranillos
MANILA – WBO welterweight champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and his wife, Jinkee, have finally broken their silence on the raging controversy about the boxer’s alleged illicit affair with young sexy actress Krista Ranillo.
Pacquiao, who previously refused to address the issue, flatly denied for the first time the alleged affair between him and Ranillo.
He maintained that the actress, who is part of his upcoming film, "Wapakman," is just a close friend.
The pound-for-pound king also apologized to the entire Ranillo family.
"Pasensiya na at hindi ko naman ginusto na masira 'yong pamilya niyo. Dumating lang talaga 'yong pagkakataon na sinakyan ng [publiko] at nagkaroon ng isyu," Pacquiao said in his interview with another television network.
Jinkee’s take on the issue
Jinkee, on the other hand, admitted that many women now want to be closer with her husband following his success and fame.
"[Pero] di ba may family 'yong tao? May asawa at mga anak? We built this family. Naging masaya kami… Sana maisip nila na tulungan na maging masaya ang aming [pamilya] at huwag na nilang dagdagan ang problema,” Jinkee told “Showbiz Central” on Sunday.
In her first interview since the controversy broke out, Jinkee also did not deny that the rumor has caused friction between her and her husband.
However, she remains optimistic that she and Manny can hurdle what she considered the biggest problem in their marriage so far.
"Hindi naman tayo binibigyan ng problema ng Diyos kung hindi natin kaya. I'm sure maaayos din ito with the help of the Lord,” she said.
Jinkee was also grateful that a lot of people are supporting her in the midst of the storm, saying their love has made her “stronger as a person.”
But she called on the public to stop spreading the rumor for the sake of their four children. Instead, she said people should focus on Manny’s latest triumph over a formidable boxer, Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico, in the United States.
The beauty endorser also shared that she and Manny are now in speaking terms, and that they are trying their best to save their marriage.
Currently, Pacman and Jinkee are in their hometown, General Santos City, to spend time with each other and their children.
Jinkee also revealed that her husband, who is running for Congress in 2010 elections, had a meeting with some officials from Sarangani.
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Mind your own business
It's so funny how everyone has an opinion about this RUMOR. Are you so perfect that you find it acceptable to degrade a young girl without the proper facts? Why don't you just mind your own business and make an attempt to go on living your life without passing judgment. Do you even know Manny, Jinkee, or Krista? I highly doubt it. Your comments are atrocious. Mind your own damn business.
Kung anak ko si Krista,
Kung anak ko si Krista, sasabihin ko na layuan si Pacquiao. Pacquiao and Krista have overstepped the bounds of decency by being seen together in Baguio, HK, Las Vegas etc. Jinkee has every right to be mad since this blatant show of disregard to her feelings disrespected her and her family. Matt Ranillo, don't insult our intelligence by saying you are hurt by all these allegations. You should have put a stop to this even earlier if you really wanted to protect your daughter's reputation. I see this all time where I live where single Filipnas go after married men who already have established lives resulting in a lot of divorces and the original wife left behind. It is so sad and it is time to talk about how horrible this behavior is.
wala magwa
tama nga naman si matt ranillo wala daw siya magagawa in love daw sa isat isat si manny and krista... hmmm with ol d instant dollares di na kailangan mag hubad ang iha nya..kay manny nalang at least sure d money ..si krista panget singungaling prosti... so wala talaga taung magawa kundi mumumurahin ang kapal mukhang mga ranillo familyy.. and enjoy d easy money from manny. kaya please lang noh,, wag nyo isali ang diyos sa inyong kalokohan... mga kapal face!!!!
Pacquiao Denies Affair
Whether this story is true or not, it is best for Pacquiao to really be careful with his personal life. He said in an interview that his personal life is his own, however, the reality is that he is now a public figure by virtue of what he has done. He now is a hero to many young people and to many Filipinos abroad and because of that he must be circumspect and careful with his life - He is after all now a role model. My advise to Manny is - be very careful how you live because the days are evil. Remember and value the wife of your youth. She was there with you when you were still dreaming of making it big and had nothing. Do not let the events and your present successes - blind you -- that can easily be taken away from you. I pray for you Manny that you will make the right choices. This is where you will be tested and I pray you will come out as gold - with your character and integrity intact.
whether true or not
whether true or not that pacman had an affair with krista or with anybody else, jinkee is the loser! with her kids, jinkee cannot just let go of her hubby -- with his billions and fame -- that made her an instant celebrity as well. whether she likes it or not, jinkee has just to swallow her pride than losing money, i mean manny.