Big names from the political, media and show biz worlds gathered in General Santos City to attend the christening of the daughter of boxing icon Manny “The Pacman” Pacquiao, ABS-CBN News reported.
Apart from welcoming Mary Divine Grace, nicknamed Princess, to the Christian world, Pacquiao and his family also celebrated the boxer’s 28th birthday and the blessing of his new P35-million mansion.
Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III, ABS-CBN chairman, president and CEO, stood as one of Princess’ godfathers. Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson and actor Rudy Fernandez were also there.
Princess wore a pink baptismal gown in the ceremony held at the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage church at 10 a.m.
The family and their guests proceeded to Rosewood Restaurant for the reception. They went to the new mansion for the blessing after lunch.
Pacquiao’s wife, Jinky, gave birth to Princess on October 1 in General Santos while the boxer was in Los Angeles to prepare for his fight with Mexican Erik “El Terrible” Morales.
