Baptism of Manny Pacquiao's Queen
Photography: Melo Balingit
Updated: 03/05/2009
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Manny Pacquiao's youngest, Queen Elizabeth, gathered the who's who in showbiz and politics last February 22 at her daddy's mansion in General Santos City.

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The two-month old daughter of Pacman wore a delicate cream-colored piña baptismal gown with intricate embroidery and lace—a gift from one of her godparents, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada.
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The baptismal rite officiated by Archbishop Fernando Capalla was witnessed by 48 godparents and hundreds of GenSan residents.
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Included in the list of ninongs are Vice Pres. Noli de Castro (right), Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, second from right), Sen. Bong Revilla
(fourth from left), and mutli-awarded actor Phillip Salvador (left).
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Chavit Singson, an avid supporter of Manny during his boxing bouts, was also chosen as one of the godparents.
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Annabelle Rama (left) and Korina Sanchez (middle) came all the way from Manila to grace the binyag of their inaanak, Queenie, at the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Parish Church.
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The two year-old Mary Divine Grace (or Princess), who had her lavish christening party last December 17, 2006, is growing into a bibo kid, and she speaks with an American twang.
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Jinkee says her budget for the fairy tale-themed party was one million pesos, but her actual expenses were less.
About 1,000 guests received Queenie's scroll-inspired invite, which says:
"Hear Ye! Hear Ye! King Manny and Queen Jinkee Pacquiao announce the arrival of their beloved Queen Elizabeth 'Queenie' as she is introduced to the Christian world."
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Sen. Bong Revilla, who eyes the vice-presidential seat come Elections 2010, and Vice Pres. Noli de Castro, who plans to bid for the presidency, were caught in deep conversation during the party.
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Dyan Castillejo (right), whose "two-hour" interview with Manny caused a furor early this year, was also invited to the party.
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Annabelle Rama's wards, Bubbles Paraiso and Michelle Madrigal, were also spotted at the KCC Convention Center, where Manny’s 30th birthday bash was held last December 2008.
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Sen. Migz Zubiri and wife Audrey spend a quiet moment with Queenie in the nursery room.
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Queenie with Ms. Redgie Magno, the program unit manager of GMA-7 who handles the first soap of the boxing champ.
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