Raquel Pempengco, may banat sa mga bashers sa gitna ng kontrobersya kay Jake Zyrus

- Raquel Pempengco responded to online criticism with a Facebook post, warning that the truth would come out

- She also shared a prayer, thanking God and asking for protection for her bashers

- Netizens linked her remarks to Jake Zyrus’ memoir, which detailed alleged childhood abuse

- Jake’s mother has not directly addressed the accusations but hinted at revealing more if pressured

Raquel Pempengco, the mother of singer Jake Zyrus, has taken to social media to respond to critics amid the renewed controversy surrounding her son’s alleged past experiences, detailed in the book “I Am Jake”

In a Facebook post, Raquel issued a cryptic warning, writing:

“Pag ako ang nagsalita talagang totoo, walang halong showbiz kaya wag nio ko pilitin… Lalabas ang katotohanan sa likod ng puno ng kasinungalingan.”

She also included a prayer in her post, expressing gratitude despite the backlash, as well as praying for the safety of her online critics:

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“Lord, salamat po sa lahat, salamat po at dinadagdagan nio pa lalo ang ganda ko… Ingatan nio po ang mga bashers ko… Salamat po!”

Raquel’s statements come after she faced criticism for alleging that “fake news” was spreading online. Although she did not specify what information she was referring to, many netizens linked her remarks to the recent resurfacing of excerpts from Jake Zyrus’ 2018 memoir, I Am Jake.

In the book, Zyrus—who was formerly known as Charice Pempengco—detailed the alleged abuse he suffered as a child. One particular revelation that went viral involved claims that he was molested by an uncle when he was six years old.

Raquel’s latest post has fueled further debate, with some netizens speculating that she may be alluding to these accusations. However, she has not directly addressed the claims made in her child’s memoir.

Jake Zyrus is a Filipino singer who made waves internationally, but you might remember him from his past identity as Charice Pempengco. Back in the late 2000s, Charice was a vocal powerhouse who wowed the world with crazy-high notes—Oprah even called her "the most talented girl in the world"! She sang with Celine Dion, was mentored by David Foster, and even had a stint on 'Glee.' The Filipino music and showbiz industry was rocked when Charice transitioned into Jake Zyrus, a handsome singer with a deeper voice.

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In a past report, Jake shared an important announcement, where he also openly talked about his mental health. In a statement, Jake said he will be having a social media hiatus to focus on his healing. According to the singer, he has has been going through a rough ride, and many people have tried to break him. Jake received an outpouring of support for his honesty about his mental health.

Earlier, Jake treated his followers to a beautiful song cover. On his social media pages, Jake posted a new reel showcasing his soothing vocals. He sang “Somewhere Down the Road” by Barry Manilow in the said video. The singer’s performance immediately garnered positive comments from netizens.

Source: KAMI.com.gh