Cherry Pie Picache, ibinahagi kung paano napatawad ang pumatay sa ina
- Cherry Pie Picache opened up about her journey toward forgiveness in an episode of Kara David’s “i-Listen”
- She recalled how she learned to forgive the man who murdered her mother, Zenaida Sison, in 2014
- The actress shared that faith, patience, and guidance from priests helped her overcome her anger and desire for revenge
- She revealed that the difficult process took three years before she was able to forgive him
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Cherry Pie Picache shared how faith and patience helped her forgive the man who murdered her mother, Zenaida Sison, in 2014.
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In an episode of Kara David's “i-Listen” published on October 21, the veteran actress recalled the tragic incident on September 19, 2014, when her mother was brutally murdered inside their home in Scout Lazcano, Quezon City. Zenaida suffered more than 30 stab wounds, and the suspect was identified as Michael Flores, their house cleaner.
Authorities considered robbery as a possible motive for the crime. Reports said investigators identified Flores through CCTV footage and the clothes he allegedly left at the crime scene.
Cherry Pie eventually came face-to-face with Flores after his arrest. She admitted that she confronted him upon seeing him, and he was later sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison.
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Years after the tragedy, Cherry Pie chose to forgive Flores and even visited him in prison. She explained that forgiveness was a lengthy process that took three years.
“Ano naman ‘yun, process. Ang tagal. Three years,” she said.
The actress also credited her 15 years of involvement in prison ministry and her participation in a coalition against the death penalty for helping her understand people deprived of liberty (PDLs).
Cherry Pie explained that her previous encounters with people in prison helped her approach the situation with greater openness and understanding. However, she emphasized that her faith was ultimately what sustained her through the painful experience.
“Pero kasi, 'di ba, 'pag may nangyari sa'yo 'yung gano'n, wala ka naman talaga ibang kakapitan kundi faith eh. ‘Yun lang naman talaga,” she continued.
Cherry Pie recalled how her journey toward forgiveness began during a Mass while she was praying the “Our Father.” A particular line from the prayer prompted her to reflect on her own feelings.
“One time sa Mass, when I was praying ‘Our Father,’ tas 'yung ‘Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins.’ So parang may [sumagi] lang na parang humihingi ako ng tawad. Pero punong-puno ng galit, tsaka ng vengeance ng paghihiganti 'yung puso ko,” she shared.
The actress admitted that, in the months following her mother's death, she naturally felt anger and the desire to seek revenge against the person responsible.
“Kasi siyempre, 'di ba, natural, in that process, let's say, 'yung mga earlier months ‘yun eh, siyempre, andiyan 'yung gusto mong gumanti. Nagalit ka, gusto ipa ganiyan,” she explained.
As she continued reflecting on her emotions, Cherry Pie began questioning her desire for revenge and why she wanted to forgive the man who had caused her family so much pain.
“And then, ‘yun 'yung question ko. Bakit parang gusto kong patawarin?,” she said.
With guidance from priests close to her, the actress gradually worked toward forgiveness. She continued talking through her emotions and processing the tragedy until she reached a point where she could let go of her desire for revenge.
“Tapos, doon na ako nag-pathway to forgiveness. Tapos, nag-talk na ako nang nag-talk. So, ‘yun. Three years until 'yung it happened,” Cherry Pie recounted.
Her story highlighted how forgiveness did not happen overnight but came through years of reflection, faith, and a conscious effort to move forward despite the pain of losing her mother.
Active since the late 1980s, Cherry Pie Picache is a versatile Filipina actress celebrated for her award-winning roles in hits like "Tanging Yaman" and "On the Wings of Love." Beyond her stellar film and television career, she is profoundly admired for her inspiring resilience, famously choosing the difficult path of forgiveness after the tragic 2014 passing of her beloved mother.
In an interview on Julius Babao’s YouTube vlog “Unplugged,” Cherry Pie admitted that she is getting tired of being single. She shared that although her romance with Edu Manzano once felt like an answered prayer, things did not work out. The actress hopes to find an older Filipino partner who enjoys a quiet and private lifestyle. She also revealed that marriage had been discussed before, but she needed more time before committing.
Last year, Cherry Pie shared that her relationship with Edu began after he persistently pursued her despite their years of friendship. In an interview with broadcaster Karen Davila, she described their two-year romance as a wonderful experience. She also revealed that they stopped communicating for around two years after their breakup to give themselves time to heal. A recent chance encounter, however, led to a warm exchange, showing that they remain on good terms despite their separation.
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