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Manny Pacquiao Launches Earthquake Relief for the Philippines: ‘My Heart Is Heavy’

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Manny Pacquiao is stepping in to help his home country after a powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines, launching a fundraising campaign through the Manny Pacquiao Foundation to support families impacted by the disaster. The boxing icon announced emergency relief efforts this week as officials continue assessing the damage caused by the magnitude-7.8 quake that rocked Mindanao. According to the BBC, the earthquake hit off the coast of Mindanao on Monday morning, June 8, leaving at least 35 people dead, more than 130 injured, and thousands displaced from their homes. Authorities reported widespread destruction across affected communities, including collapsed buildings, landslides, and damage to public infrastructure. Government officials also confirmed that more than 10,000 families were forced to evacuate, while dozens of aftershocks continued to rattle the region in the hours that followed. For Pacquiao, the tragedy hits especially close to home.…

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