Jinkee Pacquiao Calls Out Hate Campaigns Against Manny Pacquiao
JINKEE PACQUIAO – The wife of boxing champion and senatorial candidate Manny Pacquiao voiced her disappointment over a rise in paid advertisements attacking her husband. On May 2, 2025, Jinkee shared her thoughts on Facebook, expressing frustration over one ad that called Manny a “clown.”
She criticized the funds being used for negative campaigns, stating, “Ang daming paid ads sa feed ko. Here’s one saying that Manny is a ‘CLOWN’. Mas funny yung idea na they spend a lot of money in running negative campaign.” Jinkee also noted that the people behind the ads could have used their resources to help those in need rather than promoting negativity.
She highlighted that Manny’s political rivals likely had large budgets for these smear campaigns. Jinkee even attached a screenshot of the ad’s estimated cost, which ranged from ₱4,000 to ₱5,000, pointing out the significant amount spent to discredit her husband.
Meanwhile, trolling is common during elections because it’s a cheap and effective way to influence public opinion. It allows people to discredit opponents and attempt to sway voters by posting negative or misleading messages online. Social media makes it easy for trolls to spread their messages without revealing their true identities, enabling them to hide behind fake profiles and avoid being held accountable. These posts often go viral because they are designed to provoke strong emotions, such as anger or fear, which distract voters from focusing on real issues.
Unfortunately, social media platforms often lack strict regulations, allowing paid campaigns or fake accounts to flood the internet with harmful content. Some political groups even hire individuals, known as troll farms, to post negative comments, memes, or fake news to boost their candidate or harm others. For those seeking attention or wanting to attack their rivals, trolling becomes a way to stay in the spotlight.