METAF GROUP Discusses Potential Business Cooperation with Manny Pacquiao in the Philippines

Manila - August 28, 2026 - MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao recently met with METAF GROUP Chairman Kang Han-cheol and Global CEO Jane Jo in the Philippines for preliminary discussions regarding potential future business cooperation.

The meeting, held on August 24, focused on exploring opportunities across gaming, digital payments, Web3, sports entertainment and other international business sectors.

Pacquiao, widely recognized as one of the greatest boxers in history, has also expanded his interests into business and digital ventures, including MannyPay and other initiatives in the technology and entertainment sectors.

METAF GROUP is developing its global business through gaming, blockchain and digital platform projects, including METAFASTEST, an NFT-based horse racing platform, as well as Web3, digital assets and payment-related services.

During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on current market trends and discussed how their respective experience, networks and business activities could potentially complement one another in future projects.

Topics discussed included gaming, digital payments, sports entertainment, blockchain technology and international market expansion.

While no formal partnership, investment agreement or commercial arrangement has been finalized, the meeting served as an initial opportunity for both parties to explore areas of mutual interest and potential cooperation.

Following the business discussion, METAF GROUP Global CEO Jane Jo conducted an exclusive one-on-one interview with Pacquiao. The conversation covered his childhood, personal journey, business activities and future outlook.

The interview was also broadcast through Jane Jo’s TikTok LIVE, allowing viewers to follow the discussion in real time.

METAF GROUP stated that it will continue exploring opportunities in the Philippines and other international markets while evaluating potential partnerships that connect sports, gaming, digital payments and Web3-related businesses.