Jinkee Pacquiao facts for kids
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Jinkee Pacquiao
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![]() Pacquiao in 2011
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Vice Governor of Sarangani | |
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2016 |
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Governor | Steve Solon |
Preceded by | Steve Solon |
Succeeded by | Elmer De Peralta |
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Jinkee Capeña Jamora
January 12, 1979 General Santos, South Cotabato, Philippines |
Political party | UNA (2012–2016) PCM (2012–2016) |
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Children | 5 |
Relatives | Bobby Pacquiao (brother-in-law) |
Residences | General Santos Kiamba, Sarangani Quezon City, Metro Manila Makati, Metro Manila |
Alma mater | AMA Computer University |
Jinkee Pacquiao, born Jinkee Capeña Jamora on January 12, 1979, is a well-known person from the Philippines. She is famous as the wife of the professional Filipino boxer and Senator, Manny Pacquiao. Jinkee also served as a politician, working as the Vice Governor of Sarangani province in Mindanao, Philippines. She held this position from 2013 to 2016. Besides politics, she has also worked as a film producer for some movies and documentaries.
Her Early Life
Jinkee Jamora was born in a city called General Santos on January 12, 1979. Her father, Nestor Jamora, was born around 1956 in Kiamba, Sarangani. Her mother, Rosalina Capeña, was born around 1957 in Silago, Southern Leyte.
Her Time in Politics
In 2013, Jinkee Pacquiao decided to enter politics. She chose to run for the position of Vice Governor in Sarangani province. This decision came after her husband, Manny Pacquiao, found it hard to choose between two friends who both wanted his support for the role.
She was elected in the May 2013 election. She ran as a candidate for the United Nationalist Alliance political party. After serving one term as Vice Governor, Jinkee decided to leave politics. She wanted to spend more time with her family and focus on her businesses.
About Her Family
Jinkee met Manny Pacquiao when she was working as a shop assistant. They got married in 1999. Together, they have five children.