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Mario Bautista, has been with the entertainment industry for more than 4 decades. He writes regular columns for People's Journal and Malaya.

Feb 16, 2010

Charice Pempengco family feud

WE FELT SAD for international singer Charice Pempengco when we saw the quarrel between her mom, Racquel, and her grandma, Tess Relucio, who became so emotional on cam in "The Buzz". Raquel revealed she's not really close to her mother. "Masyadong mahigpit. Maraming bawal. Bawal makipagkaibigan at makipag-boyfriend noong nag-aaral ako."

Lola Tess said when she was confined in a hospital, Charice and her mom didn't even help her. "Dala-dala ko po ang tseke sa pangalan niya. Sabi ng nanay ko, P7,000 ang bill niya. Sabi ng ospital, P3,000 lang."

Lola Tess said a friend named Ching took pity on her and paid the bill. "Maawa naman kayo sa akin," she said on cam. "Ang sabi mo sa'kin, bibigyan mo ko. Kahit na hindi humingi, ang magulang mo, magulang mo. Puro na lang si Obet. Lahat pinamahala mo kay Obert? Sino ba si Obet sa buhay nyo?"

Raquel's reply: "Si Obet po, nung time na umalis kami sa nanay ko, siya ang nagda-drive nang libre, ginagamit ang sasakyan niya para makasali sa singing contests at nagbibigay pag wala kaming makain. Dapat, magulang ko ang gumawa nun, pero never nilang ginawa."

The further exchange of words between mother and daughter as they fight over money turned so ugly it leaves a bad taste in the mouth. The Lola even accused Raquel of physically maltreating Charice and using Charice's earnings on her men. Raquel said the Lola tried to contact Oprah Winfrey directly to ask for money. It's really so cheap. Talk about displaying one's dirty linen in public due to lack of proper upbringing.

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