Mommy Dionisia Pacquiao, fondly known as Mommy D, has finally met her great-granddaughter, Clara.
Clara is the daughter of Jimuel Pacquiao and his partner Caroline, and the first grandchild of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and his wife Jinkee Pacquiao.
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The touching family reunion took place in Los Angeles, California, where several members of the Pacquiao family recently gathered to spend time together and reconnect with loved ones.
On June 6, Jinkee shared photos and videos from their family trip, giving followers a glimpse of the special moments they shared abroad. Manny, Jinkee, and their youngest son Israel had traveled earlier this week. A few days later, Mommy D arrived together with her boyfriend Mike Yamson, paving the way for her long-awaited first meeting with Clara.
One of the videos posted by Jinkee captured the emotional encounter between the family matriarch and her great-granddaughter. Mommy D could be seen gently caring for Clara, smiling warmly and exchanging sweet glances with her.
“Nagkita na gyud (talaga) sila ni Mommy D. God is good! ✨,” Jinkee wrote in her post.
The heartwarming moment quickly drew reactions from netizens, many of whom expressed joy at seeing Mommy D embrace her newest family member.
“Si mommy D yong mga ngiti ay genuine talaga❤️,” one commenter wrote.
“Great grand daughter and great grand mother meetup 🥰❤️makahappy gyud ang new baby of the family circle. Enjoy mga lola 😍,” another added.
“Ang Ganda ng blessings Ng mga grandma. Napakaganda Ng buhay,” a fan shared.
Jinkee also posted additional photos on Facebook showing the Pacquiao family's gathering in Los Angeles. The family enjoyed meals together and spent quality time in the city.
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In one video, Manny was seen playfully bonding with Clara and affectionately kissing her tiny hand while Jinkee was carrying her. Israel also played peek-a-boo with his niece.
The reunion carried even more significance for Mommy D, as it also marked her first time seeing Jimuel in about five years, since he has been residing and pursuing boxing in the United States.