Happy birthday! Manny Pacquiao turns 47 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Manila
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The iconic and legendary boxer turns 47 on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.

Manny Pacquiao is celebrating his 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed boxers of his generation.

Popular boxer-politician Manny Pacquiao has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Pacquiao, a cultural icon

Born Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao in Kibawe on December 17, 1978, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Filipino history. Pacquiao's not just a great boxer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Manny hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Manny Pacquiao as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 47.

Happy Birthday, Manny, you're the best!

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