Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines lost to Jeff Horn of Australia at “Battle of Brisbane” in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia on July 2, 2017. Despite the Filipino boxer’s loss, several Filipino celebrities took to social media to pay tribute to him.
Manny Pacquiao vs Jeff Horn
Ogie Alcasid, Lovi Poe, Aiko Melendez, Janno Gibbs, Angelu de Leon, Vicky Belo, KC Montero, Ruru Madrid and Magno Pancho are mong the Filipino celebrities who emphasized that Horn’s win does not change the fact that Pacquiao has won 59 fights, making him a boxing legend. Horn is the seventh fighter to defeat the Filipino boxer following Rustico Torrecampo, Medgoen Singsurat, Erik Morales, Timothy Bradley Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Pacquiao was born in Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines. He grew up in General Santos City, Philippines where he now lives with and his wife Jinkee Pacquiao and their five children Emmanuel Pacquiao Jr., Michael Stephen Pacquiao, Mary Divine Grace Pacquiao, Queen Elizabeth Pacquiao and Israel Pacquiao.
As an actor, Manny appeared in eight films. In 2014, he appeared as himself in Leon Gast and Ryan Moore’s documentary film “Manny,” which featured Mark Wahlberg, Jeremy Piven, Jimmy Kimmel and Oscar De La Hoya.
As a politician, Manny served as a congressman of Saranggani from 2010 to 2016. After this, he was elected as a senator.
From Kibawe to General Santos
Mindanao showcases two vastly different lifestyles when comparing the landlocked municipality of Kibawe with the coastal powerhouse of General Santos City.
Kibawe is a quiet, second-class municipality tucked away in the rolling hills of northern Mindanao. With a modest population of around 43,000, its identity is deeply rooted in inland agriculture and indigenous heritage. Life moves at a gentle pace here, revolving around sweeping nature parks and freshwater springs like Bugwak.
In sharp contrast, General Santos City, or GenSan, is a bustling, highly urbanized metropolis on the southern coast. Home to over 720,000 residents, it functions as a major economic driver for the Soccsksargen region. Globally celebrated as the “Tuna Capital of the Philippines,” its landscape is defined by busy shipping ports, massive fish markets, high-rise skylines, and rapid commercial expansion.
While Kibawe offers a serene escape shaped by rural topography and small-town community life, General Santos thrives on seaside energy, industrial commerce, and high-density urban living. Together, they illustrate the fascinating range of Mindanao’s geographic and economic diversity.
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