The Pacquiao family is anticipating the arrival of their new baby in a few hours, with members at both sides of the Pacific expressing their excitement for Manny and Jinky’s soon-to-be fourth child.
Jinky was reportedly brought to the Los Angeles Metropolitan Hospital at around 7 p.m. Manila time after her water broke. She was brought to the hospital in a Lincoln Navigator with the People’s Champ accompanying her.
According to her doctor, Norma Salceda, Jinky could give birth in three to five hours, as of posting.
On Tuesday, the Pacquiao couple, who are currently in California, went around a Los Angeles mall as a form of exercise for the expectant mother.
Jinky also bought around $10,000 worth of Louis Vuitton products at the said mall.
After spending some time at the mall, the couple went to their doctor’s appointment to confirm Jinky’s exact due date.
Dionesia excited
Meanwhile, Dionesia Pacquiao, who is in General Santos City, said that she is excited for the arrival of her newest grandchild, a girl.
She said she first thought Queen Elizabeth, the planned name for Manny’s daughter, was a funny choice for her granddaughter’s name.
She also said that even if she wanted to be with her grandchildren in Los Angeles, she chose to remain in General Santos because she is not confortable on long-haul trips.
Nanay Dionesia said she instead busies herself by giving away calendars with a picture of the whole Pacquiao family to their neighbors and citymates.
Pacman press tour in London by January
On the other hand, Atty. Jeng Gacal, Pacquiao’s lawyer, said that regarding his possible face-off with Ricky Hatton in May, Manny tentatively will have a press tour in London by the end of January, and another one at different US cities by the end of February.
Pacquiao’s training is tentatively set to start by March 1. — With reports from ABS-CBN North America Bureau; Anne Santos, ABS-CBN Soccksargen; and ABS-CBN News
