Pacquiao family of Sarangani

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 · Province of Sarangani

In Sarangani the family currently holds office through Rogelio “Ruel” Dapidran Pacquiao (General Santos governor of Sarangani (2022–; re-elected 2025); former Sarangani representative (2016–2022)).

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Who they are

Michael Stephen J. Pacquiao

City councilor, General Santos (2025–), rank 7

In office

Sources: MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners; Sangguniang Panlungsod of General Santos · 21st SP order of business (full name)

See Michael Stephen J. Pacquiao in the map →

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

In office

Sources: MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners; Rappler · Pacquiao sister-in-law, 2 others begin race for General Santos’ top post; Sangguniang Panlungsod of General Santos · 21st SP order of business (full name)

See Alberto “Bobby” Dapidran Pacquiao in the map →

Lorelie G. Pacquiao

Mayor of General Santos (2022–; re-elected 2025); former Labangal barangay chair and Liga president

In office

Sources: MindaNews · GenSan Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao wins second term

See Lorelie G. Pacquiao in the map →

Rogelio “Ruel” Dapidran Pacquiao

General Santos governor of Sarangani (2022–; re-elected 2025); former Sarangani representative (2016–2022)

In office

Sources: MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners

See Rogelio “Ruel” Dapidran Pacquiao in the map →

Elijah Joanne B. Polistico-Pacquiao

Sangguniang Kabataan city federation president (ex officio city councilor), General Santos

In office

Sources: MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners; Sangguniang Panlungsod of General Santos · 21st SP order of business (full name)

See Elijah Joanne B. Polistico-Pacquiao in the map →

Zyrex Cantaros Pacquiao

Mayor of Maasim (third term from 2025)

In office

Sources: MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners; MindaNews · Same families seen to dominate Sarangani 2025 polls (read via web.archive.org); Rappler · 2025 Maasim results

See Zyrex Cantaros Pacquiao in the map →

Ellen Jade Cellona Pacquiao

Municipal councilor, Maasim (2nd place, 2025)

In office

Sources: MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners; Rappler · 2025 Maasim results

See Ellen Jade Cellona Pacquiao in the map →

Bonifacio “Nonoy” Medel Pacquiao

Municipal councilor, Alabel (reelected 2025)

In office

Sources: MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners; Municipality of Alabel · Sangguniang Bayan; Rappler · 2025 Alabel results

See Bonifacio “Nonoy” Medel Pacquiao in the map →

Emmanuel “Manny” Dapidran Pacquiao

Former senator (2016–2022) and Sarangani representative (2010–2016); lost 2025 Senate bid; founder of the People’s Champ Movement (PCM)

Not in office

Sources: MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners

See Emmanuel “Manny” Dapidran Pacquiao in the map →

Jinkee Capeña Jamora-Pacquiao

Former vice governor of Sarangani (2013–2016)

Not in office

Sources: MindaNews · 3 females – a veteran, a reelectionist and a newbie – running for Gensan mayor; Jinkee Pacquiao (Wikipedia; office dates only)

See Jinkee Capeña Jamora-Pacquiao in the map →

Russell “Odoy” Capeña Jamora

Former board member, 1st district (2022-2025); lost Kiamba mayoral race 2025

Not in office

Sources: PNA · Pacquiao bro files COC for Sarangani governor (read via web.archive.org); MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners; MindaNews · Same families seen to dominate Sarangani 2025 polls (read via web.archive.org); Comelec · Certified list of candidates, Kiamba (JAMORA, RUSSELL CAPEÑA, ballot JAMORA, ODOY)

See Russell “Odoy” Capeña Jamora in the map →

Mark Joseph Pacquiao

Former ex-officio provincial board member; announced Maasim council bid for 2025 (not on the Comelec certified list of 7 Nov 2024)

Not in office

Sources: MindaNews · Same families seen to dominate Sarangani 2025 polls (read via web.archive.org); Rappler · Same surnames, new positions: Sarangani politicians gear up for 2025

See Mark Joseph Pacquiao in the map →

How they are related

• Emmanuel “Manny” Dapidran Pacquiao and Alberto “Bobby” Dapidran Pacquiao — BrothersBloodEvidence: 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 — BrothersBloodEvidence: 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 — BrothersBloodEvidence: 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 — SpousesMarriageEvidence: 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 — SpousesMarriageEvidence: 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 → sonBloodEvidence: 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 → sonBloodEvidence: 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 → nephewMarriageEvidence: 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 → sonBloodEvidence: 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 → sonBloodEvidence: 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 — SpousesMarriageEvidence: 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 — SiblingsBloodEvidence: 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 — CousinsBloodEvidence: 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 — SpousesMarriageEvidence: 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 — BrothersBloodEvidence: 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 unreportedBloodEvidence: 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.

Sources

1. MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners · 2025-05-15
2. MindaNews · 3 females – a veteran, a reelectionist and a newbie – running for Gensan mayor · 2024-10-07
3. Jinkee Pacquiao (Wikipedia; office dates only) · accessed 2026-09-22
4. Sangguniang Panlungsod of General Santos · 21st SP order of business (full name) · 2025-09
5. Rappler · Pacquiao sister-in-law, 2 others begin race for General Santos’ top post · 2022-03-25
6. MindaNews · GenSan Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao wins second term · 2025-05-13
7. PNA · Pacquiao bro files COC for Sarangani governor (read via web.archive.org) · 2021-10-01
8. MindaNews · Same families seen to dominate Sarangani 2025 polls (read via web.archive.org) · 2024-10-08
9. Comelec · Certified list of candidates, Kiamba (JAMORA, RUSSELL CAPEÑA, ballot JAMORA, ODOY) · 2024-11-07
10. Rappler · 2025 Maasim results · 2025-05
11. Rappler · Same surnames, new positions: Sarangani politicians gear up for 2025 · 2024-10-09
12. Municipality of Alabel · Sangguniang Bayan · Read September 2026
13. Rappler · 2025 Alabel results · 2025-05
14. 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
15. 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
16. Daily Tribune · Pacquiaos proclaim local slate for 2025 polls · 2024-09-13
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
20. MindaNews · Pacquiao’s rapper son wants to be GenSan councilor · 2024-10-02
21. Rappler · All-women contest shapes up for General Santos mayoralty · 2024-10-07
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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
25. 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
26. PNA · Pacquiao bro files COC for Sarangani governor · “Russel Jamora, brother of Senator Manny's wife Jinkee” · 2021-10-01
27. 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
28. MindaNews · Pacquiao family members, close associates, allies proclaimed winners · “Zyrex's wife Ellen Jade placed second in the municipal council race.” · 2025-05-15
29. 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
30. 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

• Pacquiao family of General Santos

Other families documented in Sarangani

• ChiongbianCongressman James L. Chiongbian, who authored General Santos’s city charter, had his wife Priscilla run for city mayor against Antonio Acharon.
• Constantino (Malungon)Three generations have run Malungon: Felipe Constantino (mayor, later vice governor), his son Reynaldo and granddaughter Tessa, who swapped mayor and vice mayor in 2025; Reynaldo's sister ran for vice governor.
• Yap (Glan)Cyril John Rustico Yap, a cousin of the Yap siblings, ran with Enrique Jr. in 2013 and 2019, sought the Glan vice mayoralty in 2022 and a board seat in 2025.
• Salarda-Jabilles (Alabel)Alabel mayor Ybing Salarda succeeded her husband Vic Paul Salarda; her late parents were municipal councilors and her son is a barangay captain.
• Reganit (Maitum)Maitum’s mayoralty has passed from former mayor Felix Reganit to his son Alexander Bryan Jr. (2019–2025) and then to Alexander Bryan’s brother James Mark; a nephew sits on the council.
• Martinez (Kiamba)Sarangani Vice Governor Danny “Bogi” Martinez, a former Kiamba mayor, is the son of the late Kiamba mayor Raul “Dragon” Martinez.

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