BOXING legend Manny Pacquiao is being urged by neighbours to self-isolate in his £7million mansion after partying with a coronavirus victim.
Koko Pimentel, a Filipino senator and leading figure in the country’s ruling party, was seen with the 41-year-old at his residence in the Manila borough of Makati.
The impressive Manila pad was purchased in 2012
Pacquiao shares the home with his wife Jinkee (left) and five children
That is said to have taken place on March 4 and Pimentel began experiencing symptoms ten days later, taking a test that came back positive on March 24.
Given the illness is thought to carry up to a 14-day incubation period, local residents are worried that Pacquiao could spread it further.
A letter sent to the eight-division world champion, now also a senator in the Philippines, instructed him and his family to self-isolate.
Pacquiao’s property on the outskirts of the capital city has been his home since 2012, when he bought it for £7m.
The amazing mansion, which features a tennis court, pool and large dining room, is also home to his wife Jinkee and their five children.
The residents’ letter told the boxer: “Many of your colleagues in Senate have been identified to be COVID positive. Therefore, you have to be quarantined at your own house.
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The property features a large swimming pool
Pacquiao is arguably the Philippines’ most famous son
Many rooms overlook the pool
“For your own family and household’s safety, please have yourself self quarantined, stay home. No one including any of your household can come out.
“If you need something, please call the barangay… We can procure things for you and send it to your doorstep.”
There have been 54 deaths from coronavirus in the Philippines, including nine doctors, with over 800 cases confirmed.
The country is currently under a month-long lockdown prohibiting mass gatherings and closing non-essential shops.
There is plenty of space to get ready in the Pacquiao residency
Neighbours want the boxer to isolate with his family in the home
The problems arose after a party guest and fellow politician fell ill
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