Manny Pacquiao seems to be all keyed up about advancing his political career from congressman to governor of Sarangani Province, but his wife is still in a dilly-dallying status.

Jinkee Pacquiao began, "Sinusuportahan ko kung ano yung lahat ng gusto niyang gawin. Pero yung isinagest ko lang sa kanya na sana magtuon na muna siya being congressman."

She cited time for the family as her reason for making such suggestion.

"Kasi, para may time siya sa mga bata dito sa Manila. Kasi pag governor na, parang hands-on ka sa lugar mo, so yung time...

"Kasi dito, masaya kami pag nandito siya [ng] Monday to Wednesday. Minsan, hinahatid niya sa school yung mga bata.

"Kasi ang Congress, 4 p.m. pa, so may time siya.

"Pag sa Gen San, tapos nandito kami, parang hiwalay kami. Parang sabi ko, sana iniisip niya muna bago nag-decide," Jinkee explained during the launch of her endorsement Belo Nutraceuticals yesterday, September 20, at the Red restaurant in Makati Shangri-La.

But whatever will be the final decision of Manny, the mother of his four children will support him so long as he will not forget family in his list of priorities, which include boxing, politics, and showbiz.

Continuing her statement, she said, "Susuportahan ko naman kung ano 'yon... Kung ano 'yong maging masaya siya, basta hindi maapektuhan 'yong family, 'yong mga anak niya, at saka ako.

"Kasi, mga bata pa yung mga anak ko. Kailangan nila ng time sa pamilya, sa daddy, of course.

"E, ako, wala akong problema, anytime ako nasa mga anak ako. Pero siya lang, hinahanap kasi siya ng mga bata.

"Pero may time pa, so we'll see. Matagal pa naman yung election, baka magbago pa yung isip niya."

The famous couple have four kids, namely, Jimuel, 10; Michael, 9; Princess, 4; and Queen Elizabeth, 2.

FAMILY SECURITY. Aside from time, security is another concern for Jinkee, who told PEP that this is one of the disadvantages brought about by Manny's worldwide popularity.

Five days ago, four men made an attempt to break into their home in Los Angeles, California.