Eman Bacosa Pacquiao has finally addressed the swirling speculation surrounding his recent social media activity, clarifying the meaning behind a cryptic post and explaining why he removed the initials "JW" from his TikTok bio.
During a guest appearance on "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" this Thursday, the 22-year-old boxer and Sparkle artist set the record straight. He described his now-viral post—"I can fight 100 men who wants you, but I can't fight a guy who you want"—as a simple expression of familial protectiveness.
"I was just happy with the post," Pacquiao stated. "I also thought many people could relate to it, especially if you have a female cousin or sister. It's like you're just being protective."
He reiterated that the message was not aimed at any specific individual but was a general reflection on his feelings toward family and friends.
Regarding the removal of "JW" accompanied by a heart emoji from his TikTok profile—a move widely interpreted by netizens as a reference to fellow actress Jillian Ward—Pacquiao offered a straightforward explanation focused on avoiding unnecessary drama.
"I just removed it because people were thinking of Jillian, associating it with her," he explained. "Since we're good friends, I removed it because I don't want her to have any issues."
The pair's friendship has been in the public eye since last November when Pacquiao admitted to having a crush on Ward, whom he had met personally that same month. Their connection was further highlighted when Ward attended and personally supported Pacquiao's recent boxing match in Bohol.
Fans can currently see Eman Pacquiao on the show "Never Say Die," which also stars Jillian Ward, David Licauco, Raheel Bhyria, and Kim Ji Soo.