By DYAN CASTILLEJO-GARCIA
with JACKIE CASTILLEJO

Manny Pacquiao had a triple celebration in General Santos City — his big birthday bash, the house blessing of the Pacquiao mansion and the baptism of the Pacquiao’s first princess, Mary Divine Grace. Let’s celebrate!

Sports Unlimited was in General Santos three months ago when the Pacquiao palace was still under construction. And now, just in time for the birthday of “The Pacman,” the almost 4,000-square meter house is now a home.

Every part of the mansion spoke of the overwhelming success that The Pacman has attained in the past few years. Pacquiao and his devoted wife Jinky personally facilitated the design of their home. Every detail of the mansion was done according to their taste.

The driveway and the garage can accommodate more than 10 cars, explicitly showing Paquiao’s love for his toys.

The boxing glove-shaped pool and Jacuzzi are among the most-liked part of the house.

A prayer room was also built on the second floor of the house since Jinky is a prayerful woman.

All of the Paquiao kids, including the new little princess, have their own rooms.

The master bedroom is big enough for many to run laps around. The Pacquiao bathroom even has its own Jacuzzi.

There is also a music room, guest room and a gazebo by the pool.

Of course, it also worth mentioning that there is a separate structure behind the pool area where Pacquiao situated his billiard room.

The Pacquiao couple gave thanks to the Lord for blessing them with their dream home. Both admitted that they never thought they would own such property.

It was the going to be the first night that the Pacquiao family would sleep at their brand new home and decided to have the house blessing coincide with Pacquiao’s birthday celebration.

Even the “Pacman team” from the United States flew to the Philippines to be there.

Right after the house blessing the fireworks were set off to mark the end of the occasion.

But the celebration has yet to begin. It was time for the champ’s birthday bash.

There were buffet tables filled with all kinds of food in every part of the garden pool area and veranda. There were two whole roasted cows for the taking.

The house was swarming with guests, all celebrating The Pacman’s 28th birthday.

The video of his winning battle against Erik “El Terrible” Morales was played during the party.

A live band added to the glamor of the celebration.

Pacquiao was humble as always and he thanked everyone for making his special day so memorable.

After the party at Pacquiao’s mansion in Gensan, he also organized a star studded concert party and raffle at the General Santos Gymnasium, where he gave away six motorcycles.

Pacquiao, a world champion boxer, is also a recording and concert artist. Maybe it runs in the family— even Mommy Pacquiao and wife Jinky are blessed with beautiful singing voices.

Truly, Pacquiao is blessed not only with talent but also with a happy home filled with loving family. So cheers to you boxing champ!