PULITIKLAN › Mga pamilya › General Santos Pacquiao family of General Santos Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao is the wife of Manny Pacquiao’s brother Bobby; Manny’s son Michael Stephen sits on her city council, her son’s wife is the SK federation president, and brother Ruel governs neighbouring Sarangani.
13 documented relatives · 8 currently in public office · 16 documented relationships · Independent city of General Santos
In General Santos the family currently holds office through Michael Stephen J. Pacquiao (City councilor, General Santos (2025–), rank 7), Alberto “Bobby” Dapidran Pacquiao (General Santos barangay chair of Labangal and Liga ng mga Barangay president (ex officio city councilor); former city councilor (2016–2019) and OFW Family Club party-list representative (2019–2022); 2nd nominee of 1Pacman party-list in 2025) , Lorelie G. Pacquiao (Mayor of General Santos (2022–; re-elected 2025); former Labangal barangay chair and Liga president) and Rogelio “Ruel” Dapidran Pacquiao (General Santos governor of Sarangani (2022–; re-elected 2025); former Sarangani representative (2016–2022)) .
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How they are related Emmanuel “Manny” Dapidran Pacquiao and Alberto “Bobby” Dapidran Pacquiao — BrothersBlood Evidence: Rappler · Pacquiao sister-in-law, 2 others begin race for General Santos’ top post · “Bobby, a former boxer himself, is the senator’s younger brother.” ; MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners Emmanuel “Manny” Dapidran Pacquiao and Rogelio “Ruel” Dapidran Pacquiao — BrothersBlood Evidence: MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners (read via web.archive.org) · “In Sarangani, Pacquiao’s brother, incumbent Gov. Rogelio “Ruel”), was also reelected for his second term, leading the PCM-Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP)-Lakas alliance to another sweep of the provincial positions.” ; Daily Tribune · Pacquiaos proclaim local slate for 2025 polls Alberto “Bobby” Dapidran Pacquiao and Rogelio “Ruel” Dapidran Pacquiao — BrothersBlood Evidence: MindaNews · Pacquiao’s rapper son wants to be GenSan councilor (read via web.archive.org) · “Among the relatives are brothers Rogelio (governor of Sarangani province), Alberto (ex-officio member of the General Santos City council as president of the Liga ng mga Barangay)” Alberto “Bobby” Dapidran Pacquiao and Lorelie G. Pacquiao — SpousesMarriage Evidence: Rappler · Pacquiao sister-in-law, 2 others begin race for General Santos’ top post · “Lorelie, the wife of OFW Family Club Representative Alberto “Bobby” Pacquiao, is running for mayor under the People’s Champ Movement (PCM).” ; MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners Emmanuel “Manny” Dapidran Pacquiao and Jinkee Capeña Jamora-Pacquiao — SpousesMarriage Evidence: MindaNews · 3 females – a veteran, a reelectionist and a newbie – running for Gensan mayor (read via web.archive.org) · “Michael Stephen, who is seeking a council seat, is the second of the five children of the former senator and wife Jinky.” ; MindaNews · Pacquiao’s rapper son wants to be GenSan councilor ; Rappler · All-women contest shapes up for General Santos mayoralty Emmanuel “Manny” Dapidran Pacquiao and Michael Stephen J. Pacquiao — Father → sonBlood Evidence: MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners · “Running under Lorelie’s PCM slate, Pacquiao’s second son, 22-year-old Michael Stephen, a budding rap artist before joining the political fray, landed seventh in the city council race.” ; MindaNews · Pacquiao’s rapper son wants to be GenSan councilor Jinkee Capeña Jamora-Pacquiao and Michael Stephen J. Pacquiao — Mother → sonBlood Evidence: Rappler · All-women contest shapes up for General Santos mayoralty · “The young Pacquiao is the second eldest of the five children of the former senator and his wife, Jinky.” Lorelie G. Pacquiao and Michael Stephen J. Pacquiao — Aunt → nephewMarriage Evidence: Rappler · All-women contest shapes up for General Santos mayoralty · “Joining them was her nephew, Michael Stephen Pacquiao, who is making his first foray into politics.” ; MindaNews · Pacquiao’s rapper son wants to be GenSan councilor Alberto “Bobby” Dapidran Pacquiao and Jay-ar Pacquiao — Father → sonBlood Evidence: MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners · “Sangguniang Kabataan city federation president Elijah Joanne Polistico-Pacquiao, an ex-officio member of the city council, is married to Jay-ar Pacquiao, son of Bobby and Lorelie.” Lorelie G. Pacquiao and Jay-ar Pacquiao — Mother → sonBlood Evidence: MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners · “Sangguniang Kabataan city federation president Elijah Joanne Polistico-Pacquiao, an ex-officio member of the city council, is married to Jay-ar Pacquiao, son of Bobby and Lorelie.” Jay-ar Pacquiao and Elijah Joanne B. Polistico-Pacquiao — SpousesMarriage Evidence: MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners · “Sangguniang Kabataan city federation president Elijah Joanne Polistico-Pacquiao, an ex-officio member of the city council, is married to Jay-ar Pacquiao, son of Bobby and Lorelie.” Jinkee Capeña Jamora-Pacquiao and Russell “Odoy” Capeña Jamora — SiblingsBlood Evidence: PNA · Pacquiao bro files COC for Sarangani governor · “Russel Jamora, brother of Senator Manny's wife Jinkee” ; MindaNews · Same families seen to dominate Sarangani 2025 polls (read via web.archive.org) Emmanuel “Manny” Dapidran Pacquiao and Zyrex Cantaros Pacquiao — CousinsBlood Evidence: MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners · “In Maasim, Sarangani, Pacquiao's cousin Zyrex was reelected to his third term.” ; Rappler · Same surnames, new positions: Sarangani politicians gear up for 2025 Zyrex Cantaros Pacquiao and Ellen Jade Cellona Pacquiao — SpousesMarriage Evidence: MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners · “Zyrex's wife Ellen Jade placed second in the municipal council race.” Zyrex Cantaros Pacquiao and Mark Joseph Pacquiao — BrothersBlood Evidence: MindaNews · Same families seen to dominate Sarangani 2025 polls · “cousin Zyrex who is town mayor of Maasim and Zyrex's brother Mark Joseph Pacquiao, who is ex-officio provincial board member.” Emmanuel “Manny” Dapidran Pacquiao and Bonifacio “Nonoy” Medel Pacquiao — Relatives; degree unreportedBlood Evidence: MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners · “Another relative, Bonifacio "Nonoy" Pacquiao, was reelected municipal councilor of Alabel under PCM” How this was researched Researched September 2026 against Comelec 2025 results. Every relationship is quoted from a published source; people who share a surname without a published statement of kinship are left out. Family relationships do not imply wrongdoing or political agreement.
Documented family networks; not a complete government or barangay roster. National offices are distinct from local offices.
Open the Pacquiao relationship map → Sources MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners · 2025-05-15 MindaNews · 3 females – a veteran, a reelectionist and a newbie – running for Gensan mayor · 2024-10-07 Jinkee Pacquiao (Wikipedia; office dates only) · accessed 2026-09-22 Sangguniang Panlungsod of General Santos · 21st SP order of business (full name) · 2025-09 Rappler · Pacquiao sister-in-law, 2 others begin race for General Santos’ top post · 2022-03-25 MindaNews · GenSan Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao wins second term · 2025-05-13 PNA · Pacquiao bro files COC for Sarangani governor (read via web.archive.org) · 2021-10-01 MindaNews · Same families seen to dominate Sarangani 2025 polls (read via web.archive.org) · 2024-10-08 Comelec · Certified list of candidates, Kiamba (JAMORA, RUSSELL CAPEÑA, ballot JAMORA, ODOY) · 2024-11-07 Rappler · 2025 Maasim results · 2025-05 Rappler · Same surnames, new positions: Sarangani politicians gear up for 2025 · 2024-10-09 Municipality of Alabel · Sangguniang Bayan · Read September 2026 Rappler · 2025 Alabel results · 2025-05 Rappler · Pacquiao sister-in-law, 2 others begin race for General Santos’ top post · “Bobby, a former boxer himself, is the senator’s younger brother.” · 2022-03-25 MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners (read via web.archive.org) · “In Sarangani, Pacquiao’s brother, incumbent Gov. Rogelio “Ruel”), was also reelected for his second term, leading the PCM-Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP)-Lakas alliance to another sweep of the provincial positions.” · 2025-05-15 Daily Tribune · Pacquiaos proclaim local slate for 2025 polls · 2024-09-13 MindaNews · Pacquiao’s rapper son wants to be GenSan councilor (read via web.archive.org) · “Among the relatives are brothers Rogelio (governor of Sarangani province), Alberto (ex-officio member of the General Santos City council as president of the Liga ng mga Barangay)” · 2024-10-02 Rappler · Pacquiao sister-in-law, 2 others begin race for General Santos’ top post · “Lorelie, the wife of OFW Family Club Representative Alberto “Bobby” Pacquiao, is running for mayor under the People’s Champ Movement (PCM).” · 2022-03-25 MindaNews · 3 females – a veteran, a reelectionist and a newbie – running for Gensan mayor (read via web.archive.org) · “Michael Stephen, who is seeking a council seat, is the second of the five children of the former senator and wife Jinky.” · 2024-10-07 MindaNews · Pacquiao’s rapper son wants to be GenSan councilor · 2024-10-02 Rappler · All-women contest shapes up for General Santos mayoralty · 2024-10-07 MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners · “Running under Lorelie’s PCM slate, Pacquiao’s second son, 22-year-old Michael Stephen, a budding rap artist before joining the political fray, landed seventh in the city council race.” · 2025-05-15 Rappler · All-women contest shapes up for General Santos mayoralty · “The young Pacquiao is the second eldest of the five children of the former senator and his wife, Jinky.” · 2024-10-07 Rappler · All-women contest shapes up for General Santos mayoralty · “Joining them was her nephew, Michael Stephen Pacquiao, who is making his first foray into politics.” · 2024-10-07 MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners · “Sangguniang Kabataan city federation president Elijah Joanne Polistico-Pacquiao, an ex-officio member of the city council, is married to Jay-ar Pacquiao, son of Bobby and Lorelie.” · 2025-05-15 PNA · Pacquiao bro files COC for Sarangani governor · “Russel Jamora, brother of Senator Manny's wife Jinkee” · 2021-10-01 MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners · “In Maasim, Sarangani, Pacquiao's cousin Zyrex was reelected to his third term.” · 2025-05-15 MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners · “Zyrex's wife Ellen Jade placed second in the municipal council race.” · 2025-05-15 MindaNews · Same families seen to dominate Sarangani 2025 polls · “cousin Zyrex who is town mayor of Maasim and Zyrex's brother Mark Joseph Pacquiao, who is ex-officio provincial board member.” · 2024-10-08 MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners · “Another relative, Bonifacio "Nonoy" Pacquiao, was reelected municipal councilor of Alabel under PCM” · 2025-05-15 The same family elsewhere Other families documented in General Santos Acharon Adds Jacinto C. Acharon, barangay captain and ABC president, whom a city government page names as brother of Mayor Antonio C. Acharon. Bañas-Nograles Representative Shirlyn Bañas-Nograles, a former vice mayor, is the sister of Councilor Cesar Bañas Jr. and wife of 2022 South Cotabato congressional candidate Danny Nograles; she is not related to the Davao Nograles family. Chiongbian Congressman James L. Chiongbian, who authored General Santos’s city charter, had his wife Priscilla run for city mayor against Antonio Acharon. Lagare Former OIC mayor and four-term councilor Dominador A. Lagare has two sons who became General Santos city councilors, including 2025 councilor Dominador S. “Dom” Lagare III. All families and officials in General Santos →
