Manny Pacquiao Secures JIL Church Endorsement for Senate Race

The Jesus Is Lord (JIL) Church, led by CIBAC Partylist Representative Brother Eddie Villanueva, has formally endorsed the senatorial comeback bid of former Senator Manny Pacquiao, solidifying growing Christian support behind his candidacy for the 2025 midterm elections.

The endorsement comes after Sen. Joel Villanueva, during a recent “Kapihan sa Senado” press briefing this tuesday, revealed that the JIL Church leadership was deliberating endorsements for select senatorial candidates incuding Tito Sotto, Pia Cayetano, Ping Lacson and Kiko Pangilinan

Senator Villanueva noted that Manny Pacquiao holds a special place in the Christian community due to his public expression of faith and life transformation.

“Manny has been an inspiration to many. His journey from hardship to heroism, and from the ring to the halls of congress, reflects the kind of moral leadership our country needs” Senator Villanueva said.

In response, Pacquiao thanked the JIL Church for its trust and pledged to champion causes that reflect Christian values, social justice, and national progress.

“I am humbled by the endorsement of JIL and Brother Eddie. I will continue to fight for the poor, defend the truth, and serve the Filipino people with integrity,” Pacquiao said.

With the JIL Church’s vast network of congregations with about 3 million members in the Philippines and abroad, this endorsement is expected to provide a significant boost to Pacquiao’s senatorial campaign as the election season is coming to an end.