MANILA, Philippines – Entertainment journalist Ogie Diaz apologized to the mother of international singing sensation Charice for his tweets concerning her daughter.
On “E-Live” on Saturday, Diaz acknowledged that he cannot do anything if Raquel Pempengco could not accept his apology because he understands where she is coming from.
“Gusto kong intindihin si Mommy kung saan siya nanggagaling. Kung siya ay galit sa akin, wala rin naman akong magagawa,” he said.
He, however, emphasized that he has already done his part by saying sorry if people got offended with his opinions that he posted on Twitter last January 25.
“Basta ako, humingi na po ako ng paumanhin. Kung hindi niyo nagustuhan ang aking mga opinyon, ako po ay humihingi ng sorry,” Diaz said.
Diaz said he recognizes the fact that he cannot please everybody. He asked all the fans of Charice, though, to spare his own mother from criticisms since the latter has nothing to do with his personal opinions on Twitter.
“Kaya lang hindi ko talaga mapi-please ang lahat eh. Mayroon talagang mga galit. Kasabay ng kanilang galit ay pati ang sarili kong ina ay sasabihin nilang pokpok...Naiintindihan ko ang galit nila pero kung hindi niyo pa rin ako mapatawad at patuloy niyo pa rin akong gustong isumpa, ako na lang ang isumpa ninyo. Huwag na ‘yong pamilya ko. Huwag na ‘yong aking ina na nananahimik,” he appealed.
“Ang akin lang, okay na ho ako. Kung para sa inyo napakabastos kong tao, napaka-walang kwenta ang aking mga tweets, at kung para sa inyo wala akong pinag-aralan, kayo na lang po ang magparamdam sa akin na mas may pinag-aralan kayo kaysa sa akin,” Diaz added.
According to Diaz, what matters now is that he has already expressed his sincere apology to Charice, her mom and her fans.
“Kung ayaw tanggapin ni Charice at kung ayaw tanggapin ni Mommy Raquel, ang importante sa akin ay narinig niyo, nabasa niyo na ako po ay humihingi ng tawad sa inyo,” he said.
In an earlier interview, Diaz acknowledged that his public apology is not enough. He said he will personally apologize to Charice once they see each other.
Meanwhile, in her official Twitter account, Charice thanked all her supporters who backed her despite the negative things that were said about her.
“Maraming salamat sa lahat ng taong nagtatanggol sa akin sa lahat ng negative na lumalabas. :) God bless you all and love you,” she posted.
Courtesy: ABS-CBNNews.com
