Boxing icon and political figure Manny Pacquiao turned heads online after casually flaunting a diamond-studded luxury watch — and adding a playful twist to the moment. With a confident smirk, he looked at the camera and said: “Di yan flood control ha” (“This isn’t your flood-control watch, okay?”).
The clip, shared on social media, showed Manny seated beside his wife Jinkee Pacquiao on the couch when the camera panned to his wrist. Someone off-camera pointed out the timepiece: “Oh, Patek,” they said, referencing the high-end watch brand Patek Philippe. According to online chatter, Manny was wearing the Nautilus Diamonds model — reportedly worth around ₱60 million.
But Manny wasn’t just showing off the price tag — he wanted to emphasize how he earned it. After the “flood control” joke, the man behind the camera quipped: “Dugo at pawis ang puhunan” (“Blood and sweat are the investment”). The post’s caption echoed that sentiment: “Dugo ’t pawis talaga ang puhunan ni Sir Manny — at grasya ng Panginoon kung anong meron siya ngayon!”
Despite his wealth and fame, many netizens praised Manny for staying grounded. His story — from humble beginnings to global recognition — remains a source of inspiration for countless Filipinos. The watch may sparkle, but the message behind it resonated far deeper: work, faith, and perseverance still matter.