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Sixteen days before Christmas, pound-for-pound king Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao has made this wish - for the public to end all rumors about his alleged illicit affair with young sexy star Krista Ranillo.

Manny reiterated that it is about time to stop all the intrigues, which he said were the result of “crab mentality.”

"Magpa-pasko na. Kung gusto niyong umunlad ang buhay n'yo, umayos ang buhay n'yo, iwasan niyo ang crab mentality,” he said in an interview during his star-studded victory party in Quezon City Tuesday night.

He added: "Kung gusto nila akong i-tsismis, i-tsismis niyo ako. Basta ako deadma lang. Sabi ko kayo din ang magsasawang mag-tsismis. Kung gusto niyo, pag-usapan niyo pa ako araw-araw. Sa akin lang, sana ay iwasan natin na makasira tayo ng buhay ng ibang buhay kasi kasalanan sa Diyos 'yon.”

The rumors broke out while Manny, his family and entourage were in Las Vegas, Nevada for his “Fire Power” showdown with Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto.

Despite the denials from both camps, the rumors had apparently affected his wife, Jinkee, who burst into tears and was inconsolable while attending a thanksgiving Mass in Las Vegas following Manny’s historic win.

“Dapat maisip ng ibang tao kung nakakasira tayo ng pamilya. Malaking kasalanan 'yan na makasira ka ng isang pamilya," Manny said.

The couple had eventually ironed things out when they arrived in the country.

During his victory party in QC, the Filipino boxing icon assured that everything is fine between him and his wife. He also thanked Jinkee for loving and trusting him.

He said he and his wife were able to hurdle the controversy through the “help of prayers.” He said they will surpass future intrigues also through prayers.

"Alam namin namin na ang kasamaan ay hindi nagtatagumpay sa kabutihan," he said.

Like Jinkee, Pacman also vowed to fight for his family.

Meanwhile, Manny and Ranillo, stars of upcoming movie “Wapakman,” have resumed shooting their film. Tight security was imposed in the set of the film in order to keep the media and crowd at bay.

Manny plays the lead star while Ranillo is the villainess in the film.

Ranillo has slipped quietly back into the country, but she continues to elude the entertainment press.

Victory party

On Tuesday night, Manny threw a victory party that was attended by big names in the entertainment industry.

Among those spotted in the event were Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Miriam Quiambao, Pops Fernandez, Daisy Romualdez, Pilita Corales, Gloria Romero, Celia Rodriguez and showbiz couples Robert Arevalo and Barbara Perez and Eddie Gutierrez and Annabelle Rama.

Bubbles Paraiso, Carla Humphries, Michelle Madrigal, Christian Bautista, and Nonoy Zuniga also showed up in the party.

Quinto, Manny’s leading lady in “Wapakman," and the famous boxer performed "Sometimes When We Touch." Fernandez, on the other hand, sang "Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?" with Manny.

Presidential candidate Sen. Manuel Villar and Environment Secretary Lito Atienza also graced the event.

Manny’s next big fight will be with Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13, 2010.


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Is controversial sexy actress Krista Ranillo, who has been romantically linked to new People's Champ Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, back in the country?

abs-cbnNEWS.com received information from a source that Krista, will appear in public together with her father, actor Matt Ranillo III, on Thursday.

The buzz is that father and daughter will grace the launching of their latest endorsement, Shimmian Manila Surgicenter.

The source said a press conference will be held at a restaurant in Tomas Morato, Quezon City on December 3 at 7 p.m ..

In an interview, Gigi Mendoza, PR head of Shimmian Manila Surgicenter, confirmed that they will be holding an event.

But when asked to confirm if Krista and Matt will grace the event, Mendoza replied: "Hindi na siguro darating sa event."

If she shows up, Krista is expected to be asked about reports linking her to the new World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion.

Krista and Pacquiao have been at the center of the controversy ever since she admitted that she saw Pacquiao in Hong Kong in a chance encounter. Since then, photos and video of them together have been uploaded and circulated in the Internet.

Both Krista's and Pacquiao's camp have denied the reports. Pacman even apologized to Ranillos family. He maintained that the actress, who is part of his upcoming film, "Wapakman," is just a close friend.


Last week, Ranillos divulged that their family is already getting death threats as a result of persistent rumors about Pacquiao and Krista.

No affair, says Matt

The Ranillos made this revelation in a statement sent to ABS-CBN News.

In the statement, signed by Matt, the family categorically denied any inappropriate relationship between Pacquiao and Krista.

They claimed that the death threats came from “some unknown individuals who are claiming that such inappropriate relationship exists.”

The family also appealed to the media “to exercise balance, fairness and accuracy in their reporting.”

The Ranillos said they have hired lawyer Tonisito Umali, a Philippine and California lawyer, to serve as their legal counsel and spokesman.

According to the statement, Umali is studying whether television shows, news programs and major newspapers violated the rights of the Ranillos in reporting the alleged illicit affair.

The lawyer is also studying the “derogatory and untruthful comments made by Ms Gina Alajar in her Facebook (and published in major newspapers and shown in major TV shows) and other media personalities to determine whether such comments are considered unprotected speech or libelous.”

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The Ranillo family is getting death threats as a result of the persistent rumors about Manny Pacquiao and Krista Ranillo.

The Ranillos made this revelation in a statement sent to ABS-CBN News.

They claimed that the death threats came from “some unknown individuals who are claiming that such inappropriate relationship exists.”

“All these death threats are continuing that is one of major reasons why the Ranillos have not returned to our country yet,” their legal counsel and spokesman, lawyer Tonisito Umali, told ABS-CBN North America News Bureau.

In the statement, signed by Krista’s father, veteran actor Mat Ranillo III, the family also categorically denied any inappropriate relationship between Pacquiao and Krista.

“Our family is deeply saddened by the continuing negative publicity being hurled upon us as a result of the alleged inappropriate relationship of Ms. Krista Ranillo with Mr. Manny Pacquiao,” the statement read.

“We thought that our silence will stop all these lies being peddled in the Philippine media by some unscrupulous people,” it said.

Umali also said: “There is absolutely no inappropriate relationship that existed, that is existing between Mr. Manny Pacquiao and Ms Krista Ranillo.”

The Ranillo family also appealed to the media “to exercise balance, fairness and accuracy in their reporting.”

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According to the official statement of the Ranillos, Umali is now studying whether television shows, news programs and major newspapers violated the rights of the Ranillos in reporting the alleged illicit affair.

The lawyer is also studying the “derogatory and untruthful comments made by Ms Gina Alajar in her Facebook (and published in major newspapers and shown in major TV shows) and other media personalities to determine whether such comments are considered unprotected speech or libelous.”

“Pinag-aaralan kong mabuti kung ano ang pananagutan ni Ms Gina Alajar.... very, very defamatory, very, very libelous,” Umali echoed.

When sought for comment, Alajar maintained: "I can say anything and everyting in my profile. Nobody can stop me."

Weeks ago, Alajar, a television and movie actress, wrote a controversial shout out in her Facebook account in connection with the alleged affair between Pacquiao and Krista.

It generated various reactions, but Alajar said she was standing by what she wrote. In her interview with the Philippine Daily Inquirer, she maintained that “it was just unsolicited advice from me to Jinkee.”

Meanwhile, the Ranillos said they will not issue any further statement “so as not to jeopardize our attorney’s efforts to study the legal implications of this negative publicity to our individual rights.”

‘Krista hurting’

According to Krista’s manager, Arnold Vegafria, the young actress is terribly hurt by the unfair accusations hurled against her.

In his interview with ABS-CBN News, Vegafria reiterated that contrary to rumors, Krista and Pacquiao are just friends. The talent manager added that the two got close while filming their movie “Wapakman.”

Vegafria also shot down speculations that Krista received P200 million from Pacquiao.

“Wala raw binibigay si Manny sa kanya... kahit balato. They are just friends. In-invite lang daw sila doon ng mga kaibigan to watch the fight... Mainit ang isyu kaya hindi na lang sila nanood ng fight,” he said.

Krista flew to Las Vegas reportedly to watch the fight between Pacquiao and Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto.

Vegafria also declined to comment on photos of Pacquiao and Krista together in Baguio City, saying he has yet to see these pictures.

The talent manager said Krista was in Baguio City to work and it was just a coincidence that Pacquiao was also there for his training.

He confirmed that the entire Ranillo family is saddened by the issue. He added that Krista is not yet ready to face the public because she is still hurting.

Vegafria also defended his ward. “Mabait na bata ‘yon. Matalino at alam niya ang ginagawa niya.”

He also assured that Krista will fly back to the country “soon.”

When asked to give a message to Krista, he said: “Just relax, take it easy. In every problem, there’s always a solution.”

He also praised Pacquiao for apologizing to the Ranillos and denying the alleged affair.



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Jinkee Pacquiao, wife of WBO welterweight champion Manny “Pacman” "Pacquiao," is in a fighting mood.

Amid rumors romantically linking Manny to sexy star Krista Ranillo, Jinkee gave a scathing message to the young actress in her interview with another network.

In the interview, it seemed that the wife has indirectly confirmed the alleged illicit affair.

Jinkee called on Ranillo to find a single guy for her. The wife pointed out that Ranillo is still young and has a great future ahead of her.

She also reminded Ranillo that Manny is a happily married man with four children.

She said: "So, isipin niya kung magiging masaya ba siya kung makiki-join siya sa isang tao na may family? Magiging masaya ba siya na makasira siya ng pamilya? Madami pa siyang makikilalang iba na single, hindi ba? Bakit kailangan pang sa may asawa?”

"Si Manny may mga anak, masaya ang family namin. Mahirap 'yong nasisira ang family namin. Dapat tulungan na lang na maging buo ang family at maging masaya sila sa amin," Jinkee added.

Jinkee admitted that she is hurt by all the intrigues.

More so, she said, she is upset that people are now talking about her family. She said their personal affairs should be kept private for the sake of her children.

She vowed to fight and remain strong to keep her family intact. She said she and Manny have been together for 10 years and she would not give that up just because of these rumors.

She added that she may not be a perfect wife and perfect mother, but she would do everything for her family. She also told Manny that she will always be by his side “no matter what.”

Jinkee, Manny and their children are now in General Santos City. Ranillo, on the other hand, is set to be back in Manila any day this week to fulfill her commitments here.

Ranillo, one of the lead stars of ABS-CBN's "Tonyong Bayawak," is reportedly scheduled to do sexy pictorials for a calendar of a liquor brand and various magazines.


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