Lyca Gairanod, isiniwalat ang mabigat na dahilan ng pagkanta sa campaign rally nina PBBM at VP Sara
- Lyca Gairanod explained the reason behind accepting various work opportunities amid online criticism in 2022
- The singer clarified that following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte on social media was not a personal or political statement
- Gairanod revealed that her father’s stroke motivated her to take on different jobs to help pay for his treatment
- She previously addressed critics on TikTok, saying she did not trust politics and asking people to stop interfering in her personal life
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Singer Lyca Gairanod has finally explained the circumstances surrounding the online backlash she received in 2022 after netizens questioned her political leanings because she followed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte on social media.
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During a recent interview with Boy Abunda, the The Voice Kids Philippines champion clarified that her social media activity was not intended to express a political position. She also revealed that a difficult family situation influenced the decisions she made during that period.
Gairanod said she believed she had the freedom to follow anyone on social media without it necessarily reflecting her personal beliefs.
“Ako naman po when it comes to social media, kahit naman sino pwede kong ifollow–– yes po. Wala naman po sa akin, hindi siya personal, wala naman kahit ano. So, yung sinabi ko na wala akong alam sa politics, nung time na yun siyempre 2022,” she said.
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The singer then opened up about her father's stroke in 2022, describing it as one of the most difficult experiences her family had faced. With her father needing medical attention, she wanted to do whatever she could to help with his treatment.
According to Gairanod, the circumstances pushed her to accept different work opportunities regardless of the opinions people might have about her. Her priority at the time was supporting her family, particularly her father, rather than worrying about the criticism she could receive.
“Yung father ko na stroke, so lahat ng work ko is tinanggap ko kahit ano pa yan. Mabash man ako, ano man sabihin ng tao, basta sa pamilya ko–– lalo na sa papa ko that time–– gagawin ko. Kasi hindi yun para sa akin, tulong ko yun para sa papa ko dahil wala akong ibang hinihiling kung hindi gumaling siya,” she recalled.
Gairanod also emphasized how much her dreams meant to her and her family. Despite the challenges surrounding her father's condition, she remained determined to pursue opportunities that could help them through the difficult period.
“Ginawa ko nga yung pangarap kong yun para sa kanila–– susukuan ko ba? First time nangyari sa akin yun, 2022 na naistroke siya. Yun yung pinakamahirap na nangyari sa buhay namin,” she ended.
The renewed discussion about Gairanod comes as her song, “Puede Nang Mangarap,” has recently gained attention across social media. The renewed interest in the track has also brought attention back to the singer and her earlier experiences.
In September, Gairanod went live on TikTok to respond to netizens and ask them to stop interfering in her personal affairs. During that broadcast, she also addressed questions about her political beliefs.
“Wala akong pinaniniwalaan in politics. That's it. Wala akong tiwala sa politics,” she previously shared.
Through her latest interview, Gairanod offered more context about the period when she faced criticism online, highlighting the family circumstances that shaped her decisions in 2022.
Lyca Gairanod is a talented Filipina singer and actress who rose to national prominence as the historic grand champion of the inaugural season of The Voice Kids Philippines. Growing up in poverty in Tanza, Cavite, as the daughter of a fisherman, she captured the hearts of millions with her powerful vocals and inspiring rags-to-riches story before transitioning into a successful career in music and acting.
In another report, Lyca Gairanod admitted feeling shy and embarrassed whenever old videos of her younger self resurface and gain attention online. The singer recalled being surprised by her past appearances, sometimes wondering, “Ginawa ko pala ’to?” She also talked about the renewed interest in her childhood music video for “Puwede Nang Mangarap.”
Meanwhile, Lyca Gairanod shared that becoming a singer was not her first dream, as she initially wanted to pursue dancing. Inspired by Sarah Geronimo, she hoped to follow a path that would allow her to dance and sing. Lyca discovered her vocal talent at just six years old, with her father, who was also a singer and contestant, helping her develop her singing skills.
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