Pacquiao warns FLM of legal action over insult to Mommy Dionisia

Boxing icon and former senator Manny Pacquiao has warned internet personality Norman Mangusin, also known as Francis Leo Marcos (FLM), of possible legal action following a derogatory remark referring to Pacquiao’s mother, Dionisia, as a “baluga” during a livestream.

In a video that circulated online, Mangusin’s comment drew widespread criticism and prompted a strong response from the eight-division world champion, who said he initially tried to restrain himself but reacted when his family was dragged into the issue.

“Syempre, ako lang, nagko-control lang din ako. Nung narinig ko na pati mama ko, gaganyanin niya? As much as possible, kino-control ko ang sarili ko. Pero kapag pamilya ko na ang masangkot, tandaan mo ‘yan,” Pacquiao said.

Pacquiao questioned whether Mangusin understood the gravity of his actions, saying he had already instructed his lawyer to prepare a case. He added that if Mangusin were jailed, he would personally visit him in detention.

“Kilala ba niya ako? File-an natin ng kaso,” Pacquiao said.

He also warned Mangusin not to push him to his limit, stressing that he was exercising restraint. “Huwag mong paabutin sa sukdulan na magagalit talaga ako,” Pacquiao said. “Kapag nagalit talaga ako, maniwala ka sa akin, hindi mo pa ako kilalang lubusan. Pasalamat ka at naging Christian lang ako. Binago ako ng Panginoon.”

In a separate livestream, Mangusin appeared unfazed by the controversy. When asked by a netizen whether he could defeat Pacquiao in a fight, Mangusin said he was willing to face the boxing legend without gloves.

“Sabihin mo sa kanya, siya maghamon—darating ako. Walang gloves, kama-kamao. Laban ako diyan,” Mangusin said.

As of this writing, no formal complaint has been publicly confirmed to have been filed.