A heartwarming new chapter has opened for the Pacquiao family as Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao finally met his first granddaughter, Clara. The touching moment, captured earlier this week, was shared by Jinkee Pacquiao on Instagram — a series of photos that quickly melted hearts across social media.

“Ang pagkikita ni Lolo Manny at ni Clara!” Jinkee wrote, posting snapshots of Manny cradling baby Clara with the unmistakable joy of a first-time grandfather. In each photo, the couple beams with pride and delight, their eyes fixed on the newest member of the family. One of the images even shows the proud grandparents enjoying Thanksgiving while doting on the baby girl, marking a double celebration of blessings and family.

On his own Instagram page, Manny expressed his gratitude and awe at stepping into this new role.

“Lolo Manny and Lola Jinkee with our first grandchild. God is so good,” he wrote, capturing both the quiet humility and immense joy of the milestone.

Supporters of the couple and fans around the world flooded the comment section, celebrating the touching moment. Many expressed how the photos radiated pure joy and warmth.

“God bless you all! This is such a priceless moment… can’t imagine your happiness,” one follower shared.

“Congratulations Manny!! Wishing you and your family many blessings,” added Physical Asia’s Robyn Brown.

Clara is the daughter of Jimuel Pacquiao and his partner, Caroline. The family has been eagerly anticipating her arrival. Earlier this year, Jinkee revealed the pregnancy and delighted fans with updates throughout the journey. A simple but lively gender reveal party was held months ago, where excitement filled the room when they discovered the baby would be a girl.

Jinkee recalled the moment with laughter and nostalgia:

“Grabe kasadya! (Gender reveal) Bisan ako wala ko ka guess kay lalaki ang akong gitagna… Nagpila sila boy or girl unya naay 100 dollars mao lipay kaayo sila Janet ilang grupo ang nidaug kay girl sila. Grabe, ang saya! (Gender reveal) Kahit hindi ako naka-guess dahil lalaki ang hula ko… may 100 dollars kaya ang saya ng grupo nila Janet (Jamora, her twin sister) dahil nanalo sila since hula nila ay girl.”

Now celebrating Thanksgiving in the United States, the Pacquiao family has even more to be grateful for — the gift of new life and the beginning of a new generation carrying their name.

In the glow of this milestone, Manny and Jinkee radiate the quiet happiness of grandparents seeing their legacy continue, while little Clara marks the next chapter in the Pacquiao story.