Jinkee Pacquiao dismisses all rumors—past or present—saying she only married husband Manny Pacquiao for his money.
In the latest YouTube video of celebrity dermatologist and friend Vicki Belo, Jinkee makes it clear that money was never the reason because it was one of their early struggles as a couple.
Jinkee tells Vicki in the vlog posted on May 20, 2021: "Nung nag-asawa nga kami ni Manny, natalo siya nung after kami kinasal.
"'Tapos nung may income na naman na malaki, lagi na nanalo, after kami kinasal. Ayan na naman, pera lang ang habol. Pera? Hay, naku!"
The mother of five then recalls their early days as a couple when she personally had to ask for financial help to support Manny's boxing career.
"Madami kami experience na mangutang kami, ganyan. Para lang makapag-ensayo siya sa Davao o Manila. Kailangan may pocket money.
"Alam iyon ng mga ninang namin kasi ginigising ko sila nang maaga. 'Ninang, help me. Help us.' Ganyan.
"Mang-uutang pa kami ng pera para lang pang-budget niya pang-ensayo."
But even though money was an issue, Jinkee assures Vicki that this didn't put any doubt on the marriage.
Jinkee says, "No, never. Sumasama ako sa ensayo, ganyan. Hindi ko inisip sa kanya na, 'Mabubuhay kaya ako nito?' Parang hindi ako nag-isip ng ganoon.
"Hindi talaga. Hindi. Di ba, hindi mo naman ano iyong future? Kumbaga, God holds the future. Hindi mo naman alam ano future mo dito.
"Basta, ano lang, nagmahal ka lang, magkasama kayo. May mga ups and downs. Pero hindi mo alam kung ano mangyayari sa future."
When Vicki asks Jinkee what she is "thankful for being Mrs. Jinkee Pacquico," the latter says she is thankful she didn't "give up sa marriage."
This is a lesson that Jinkee wants to communicate with other women as well.
"Dapat maging strong sila. Hindi sila agad maggi-give up sa married life nila kasi meron talagang ups and downs.
"And then, kailangan maging closer ka pa sa Panginoon para makayanan mo."
Before, Jinkee remembers praying immensely for "peace of mind." Then she learns later on that it is all about trust.
"Kailangan mag-trust ka talaga sa tao para magkaroon ng peace of mind."
Jinkee and Manny have been married for 22 years. They have five kids: Jimuel, Michael, Queenie, Mary, and Israel.