Emmanuel “Jimuel” Pacquiao Jr. is getting married to his partner, Carolina, with whom he shares one daughter, Clara.
He is the eldest son of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and wife Jinkee Pacquiao.
The news comes after days of speculation surrounding the Pacquiao family's gathering in the United States. Earlier this month, several members of the family flew to Los Angeles, prompting netizens to wonder whether a special occasion was being celebrated.
Jinkee had been sharing photos from their trip, showing family members spending time together abroad. Among those who made the journey was Jimuel's grandmother, Mommy Dionisia Pacquiao, whom he had not seen in five years. The reunion was especially meaningful as it also marked the first time Mommy Dionisia met Clara, her great-granddaughter.
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She also shared moments together with Manny, spending time with their granddaughter. Jinkee's twin sister Janet was likewise present, along with other relatives who joined the family gathering.
As photos from the trip continued to circulate online, many speculated that a major milestone was about to take place, with some guessing that Jimuel and Carolina could be preparing for their wedding.
The speculation was eventually confirmed by Mommy Dionisia's boyfriend, Mike Yamson, and Jimuel’s sister, Queenie, among others.
On June 11, Mike shared a Facebook Reel showing members of the Pacquiao family bonding indoors. In the video, Manny, Jinkee, Mommy Dionisia and several companions could be seen chatting while Jimuel spent time playing chess with his younger brother, Israel.
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Mike then revealed the purpose of the gathering in the caption, writing: “Super family bonding sa LA para sa wedding ni Jimuel.”
In a more recent post, Mike shared that they are at the Pechanga Resort Casino in California. Soon after, Jinkee also posted a glimpse of the resort’s famous 4.5-acre tropical pool oasis, The Cove, in her Instagram story.
Meanwhile, Janet’s husband, former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Steve Jumalon, also shared in a reel that they are now staying at the resort in preparation for Jimuel’s wedding.
Further confirmation came from Jimuel's sister, Queenie, who spoke about the upcoming wedding in an interview with sports journalist Dyan Castillejo.
“I’m genuinely very happy for him. I’m glad to see that he’s starting a new chapter in his life. I’m just like super happy for him,” Queenie said, referring to Jimuel.
Queenie admitted she would likely shed tears as she reflected on how quickly time had passed for her and her siblings.
“I think I’ll be crying [because] I feel emotional when I see my brothers...like we’ll never be kids again,” she added.
Queenie also said that she had already prepared her outfit for the occasion and expressed excitement about finally meeting her niece Clara, whom she has yet to see in person.
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Most members of the Pacquiao family are already in the United States for the event. However, Jimuel's brother Michael remains in General Santos City, where he has been helping lead relief operations in his capacity as city councilor following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Southern Mindanao on June 8.
It was in October 2025 when Jinkee announced that her son and his partner were expecting a baby girl and shared photos from a family gender reveal celebration. A month later, Jimuel and Carolina welcomed Clara.
The birth of Clara marked a new chapter for Manny and Jinkee as she is also their first grandchild.
As of this writing, further details regarding Jimuel and Carolina's wedding have yet to be announced.