Philippine showbiz and politics were stirred up again when **Kris Aquino** suddenly spoke out about **Jim Paredes**’s statements regarding **late President Noynoy Aquino** and **Congressman Edgar Erice**. As someone who always protects his family, Kris could not stay silent about the comments from the former APO Hiking Society member.
Jim Paredes, a veteran artist but also a controversial figure due to his strong political views, recently made statements that caused a stir. In a conversation on social media, he mentioned the late President **Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III** and Congressman **Edgar Erice** with words that were considered inappropriate.
Although the detailed content has not been clearly revealed, Jim Paredes’ statement immediately received a strong reaction from the public, especially from supporters of the Aquino family. And of course, Kris Aquino couldn’t stand by and watch!
When asked about Jim Paredes’ comments, Kris Aquino responded frankly:
*”I’m used to criticism, but this time, I won’t let it go. Let my family rest in peace and respect those who are no longer here to defend themselves.”*
She also emphasized that, although Noynoy has passed away, his legacy and honor still need to be protected. Kris Aquino did not hesitate to criticize those who used her brother’s name to serve their personal political purposes.
Immediately after Kris Aquino spoke out, social media immediately exploded with mixed opinions.
– Kris’s supporters praised her for bravely defending Noynoy Aquino’s family and legacy.
– Others said that this was just a political controversy and advised Kris to let it go.
– Meanwhile, Jim Paredes has remained silent, with no official response to his statement.
Given Kris Aquino’s strong personality, this story certainly does not end here. Fans are waiting to see if Jim Paredes responds and if this debate will go any further.
Kris Aquino accepts message of sympathy from Jim Paredes
Kris Aquino to Jim Paredes: “We are imperfect people…”
Veteran singer Jim Paredes sympathized with Kris Aquino’s current situation.
The 67-year-old singer, a known supporter of the Aquinos, said: “Bless you and your fam, Kris. Sending hugs.”
Kris’ legal cases against siblings Nicko and Jess Falcis are now in full swing, including a Grave Threat complaint against her by the Falcis brothers, stemming from a phone call between Kris and Nicko in which the web star was heard saying that the Aquino family would have Nicko killed.
Jim is also going through something at the moment. He was recently involved in a $3x -video scandal.
Jim’s sympathy for Kris was rooted in Kris’s new Instagram post last night, April 16.
Here, Kris said that her family has been reunited, after a year of not interacting with her older brother, former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, after Kris ran against their former Liberal Party (LP) ally, Caloocan Second District Congressman Edgar Erice.
This stemmed from the lawmaker’s claim that former Senator Mar Roxas may have lost to former Mayor Rodrigo Duterte in the 2016 presidential elections because of the senator’s ties to the Liberal Party, Noynoy’s party.
Erice is currently Mar’s campaign manager and spokesperson, who is running for senator again in the 2019 mid-term elections.
Also because of Kris’s denial of Congressman Erice’s words, the story was then brought up that Kris allegedly asked the lawmaker to help her find “hired killers” to “get rid” of the brothers Nicko and Jess Falcis, who are Kris’s enemies.
Kris vehemently denied this.
She said that she was only looking for a bodyguard from Congressman Erice, and that she was only looking to watch over the security of her two children, Joshua Aquino, Kris’ son with Phillip Salvador, and Bimby Aquino-Yap, Kris’ son with James Yap. FAMILY IS FOREVER
In Kris’ post, she said that the siblings have reconciled because they need each other in times like these.
Kris’ story in her post (published as is): “you were a blessing in disguise cong. Erice.
“Because of you & your candidate, our FAMILY has moved so much closer to becoming WHOLE again…
“We no longer need to be divided between Team N and Team K, because more than any other family, we know how temporary power and political alliances can be, BUT the whole of Monday, my sisters & i communicated a TRUTH & a BOND shared by every other Filipino regardless of political affiliation: YOU DO NOT FORSAKE YOUR BLOOD.
“BECAUSE OF THE START AND THE LAST, THE ONE THAT WILL NOT LEAVE YOU- FAMILY.
“Because they saw that despite 1 year that it was not okay, I still loved Noy and that’s it, BATMAN IS ALWAYS THE WAY, but the youngest is ready, for her, she is the one who is considered CATWOMAN.
“Because there is FOREVER, and that is FAMILY.”
MESSAGE OF JIM PAREDES
In the comments section of Kris’ post, Jim expressed his sympathy.
Kris immediately responded to Jim’s message.
According to him, we are all imperfect and make mistakes in life.
Kris posted: “@jim paredes we are imperfect people BUT one thing unites us-we take responsibility for our wrongs and we protect our families from what they should not be blamed for.”
Jim’s viral $3x video from April 1 is still a hot topic of discussion, where he can be seen enjoying himself while talking to someone on the other end of a $3x video call.
Jim initially called the $3x video fake, but later admitted that it was him.
Kris continues to post on Instagram even though she said just a few days ago that she would be taking a break from social media.