Malaki ang paghanga ng stylist at negosyanteng si Joyce Tan Custodio sa nobyong si Michael Pacquiao dahil pinili nitong manatili sa General Santos City kesa dumalo sa kasal ng kapatid na si Jimuel Pacquiao.
Tinamaan ng 7.8-magnitude na lindol ang GenSan pati na ang mga karatig-probinsiya nito noong June 8, 2026.
Kasalukuyang naninilbihan bilang city councilor si Michael sa nasabing siyudad.
Ikinasal naman si Jimuel sa non-showbiz partner nitong si Carolina Pimentel noong June 12, 2026.
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JOYCE: "I am so proud of your heart..."
Sa pamamagitan ng social media, pinuri ni Joyce si Michael dahil mas pinili nitong pagsilbihan ang kanyang constituents kesa dumalo sa kasal ng kapatid sa Amerika.
Mensahe niya: "We always do it for GOD.
"Sometimes life has a way of changing plans in the most unexpected moments.
"(To celebrate your brother's wedding)
"Missing an important family moment was not easy, but your commitment to serving others speaks volumes about the kind of leader and person you are."
Ang una raw na inisip ng boyfriend ay ang mga kababayan nito sa GenSan kahit na may ilan na hindi aprubado ang kanyang paglilingkod.
Nakikita raw niya ang dedikasyon ni Michael sa sinumpaang tungkulin nito.
Saad ni Joyce: "When the 7.8 magnitude earthquake came in Gensan, your thoughts immediately turned to the people who depended on you.
"Even when some people have negative things to say about the way you serve, I know your heart and the intentions behind everything you do.
"Not everyone will understand the sacrifices you make or the challenges you face, but I see your dedication, your compassion, and your commitment to helping others."
Makakaasa naman daw si Michael sa kanyang suporta kahit may mga pinagdadaanan din sila sa kanilang relasyon.
Mensahe pa niya: "I am so proud of your heart, your resilience, and your unwavering sense of duty.
"No matter what challenges come our way, I will always be here beside you and believing in you.
"Like you always say to me: 'No matter what people say-where life takes us, no matter the sacrifices and challenges along the way, we stand strong together.'"
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Naging usap-usapan ang relasyon nina Joyce at Michael dahil sa kanilang age gap.
Nasa "late 30s na" na si Joyce habang si Michael ay 23.
Pero hindi nila pinapansin ang mga negatibong komento.
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