In which country was Manny Pacquiao born?

Manny Pacquiao was born in the Philippines.

Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao was born on December 17, 1978, in Kibawe, Bukidnon, on the island of Mindanao. Although he was born in a rural part of the country, he was raised largely in General Santos, where poverty shaped his early life and helped drive his ambition in boxing.

Pacquiao moved to Manila at age 14 and lived in difficult circumstances while trying to support himself and his family. He made his professional debut in 1995 at age 16, beginning a career that eventually took him through eight world championship divisions. His speed, southpaw stance and aggressive combinations made him one of boxing’s most celebrated champions.

A frequent mix-up is confusing his birthplace with the United States, Puerto Rico or Mexico, countries associated with other major boxing stars. Pacquiao also became a public figure beyond the ring, serving as a senator of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. His nickname, “PacMan,” comes from his surname and his habit of overwhelming opponents with relentless attacks.