The story between Jake Zyrus (formerly Charice Pempengco) and his mother, Raquel Pempengco, once again became the center of attention when Raquel made a shocking statement: _”I destroyed myself!”_. The tension between mother and son seems to have never subsided, and these painful words have shocked the public.

Since Jake Zyrus publicly transitioned, the relationship between him and his mother has become increasingly distant. Previously, Raquel Pempengco strongly opposed her son’s decision to give up the title “Charice Pempengco” – the golden voice that once made the world admire. However, Jake Zyrus chose his own path, despite criticism and pressure from his family.

But it seems that Raquel’s pain has not yet subsided. In a recent conversation, she publicly shared her thoughts, shocking the public.

According to close sources, Mrs. Raquel expressed deep disappointment in her son. She believed that Jake had abandoned everything that had brought glory to herself and her family.

“You were once the pride of the whole country, but now you are just a shadow of yourself. You have destroyed everything you once had!” – Mrs. Raquel is said to have said in an emotional conversation.

These words were not only a reproach, but also contained the pain, regret and anger of a mother who could not accept the change in her son.

Immediately after these statements went viral, social networks exploded with a series of mixed opinions. Some people sided with Mrs. Raquel, saying that she had the right to be disappointed and express her feelings.

– _”Raquel is just expressing her feelings as a mother. She devoted all her heart to raising Charice, but then her child gave up everything!”_
– _”She has the right to be heartbroken, but she has no right to criticize her child like that! Jake chose to live true to himself, and that’s what matters.”_

Many fans of Jake Zyrus have also spoken out to defend him, asserting that no one has the right to judge his personal decisions:

– _”Jake has suffered too much pain from his family. If his mother truly loved him, she should support him instead of constantly criticizing him!”_
– _”Life is Jake’s, not Raquel’s. Everyone has the right to pursue their own happiness!”_

In the face of the controversy, Jake Zyrus has remained silent. There has been no official response from him, although he has previously spoken out many times about his tense relationship with his mother.

In a previous interview, Jake shared: _”I have suffered too much from my family. What I need now is peace, not endless accusations.”_

It seems that, for Jake Zyrus, the most important thing now is no longer trying to reconcile with his mother, but protecting the peace that he has worked so hard to achieve after many years of struggle.

The story between Jake Zyrus and Raquel Pempengco is a typical tragedy of families who cannot find a common voice. For Mrs. Raquel, Jake will always be Charice – the daughter who once brought glory and hope. As for Jake, he has found his true self and does not want to turn back.

Will there be a day when mother and son can reconcile? Or will this forever be a wound that can never be healed? Time will tell, but one thing is certain: this is not only a personal story, but also a profound reminder of love, acceptance, and human boundaries.

Raquel Pempengco insists she is innocent of charges made by Jake Cyrus in MMK
Raquel Pempengco to Jake Zyrus: “You will regret it greatly for lying.”
Raquel Pempengco insists that what her daughter Charice Pempengco—who now goes by the name Jake Zyrus—told was all lies in the ABS-CBN drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK), which aired last Saturday night, August 26.

Apart from the exclusive statement she sent to PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal), Raquel also posted a message on her Facebook account.

Based on Jake Zyrus’s revelations about his own life in MMK, Raquel allegedly became a very strict mother to him.

The episode titled “Jumper” showed Raquel’s alleged mistreatment and abuse of her daughter to participate in singing contests and her continued bad treatment of her daughter even when Charice was famous.

But in her Facebook post this Sunday morning, August 27, Raquel insisted that she did nothing wrong to Charice aka Jake Zyrus.

She stated, “I will still walk with my head held high…because I know for myself that I did nothing wrong to you, and God knows the whole truth will still prevail in the future.”

Raquel also said again that her eldest child is lying.

Her message to Jake Zyrus: “You are the one who is destroying the family because of your lies.

“You have used many people, ruined them so that you can follow all your mistakes.

“Justice will prevail and the Lord will take care of you if you still have any remaining fear, repent now…” Raquel Pempengco insists that what her daughter Charice Pempengco—who is now introducing herself as Jake Zyrus—told was all lies on the ABS-CBN drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK), which aired this Saturday night, August 26.

Aside from the exclusive statement she sent to PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal), Raquel also posted a message on her Facebook account.

Based on Jake Zyrus’s revelations about his own life on MMK, Raquel allegedly became a very strict mother to him.

The episode titled “Jumper” showed Raquel’s alleged mistreatment and abuse of her daughter to participate in singing contests and her continued bad treatment of her daughter even when Charice was famous.

However, in her Facebook post this Sunday morning, August 27, Raquel insisted that she did nothing wrong to Charice aka Jake Zyrus.

She declared, “I will still walk with my head held high…because I know for myself that I have done nothing wrong to you, and God knows the whole truth will still prevail in the future.”

Raquel also said again that her eldest son is lying.

Her message to Jake Zyrus: “You are the one who is destroying the family because of your lies.

“You have used many people, ruined them so that you could follow all your mistakes.

“Justice will prevail and the Lord will take care of you, if you still have any remaining fear, repent now…”

The international singer’s mother said, “You were like this when your daddy and I separated. What do you know?

“You’re trying to elevate yourself even though all you do is lie?

“You won’t get where you’re going because you don’t know how to look at where you came from.”

Raquel added, “You’re still with me in prayer and when I pray.

“Many of your former friends can attest to who I am among your siblings. You’ve been used by many people.”

Charice’s father, Ricky Pempengco, died when he was stabbed by a man in San Pedro, Laguna, on October 30, 2011.

Regarding her daughter’s life story on Maalaala Mo Kaya, Raquel said: “I cried so much while watching that I almost got attacked. How can I defend myself?

“I want to get angry and swear but I can’t because my love for you two is still overwhelming…

“if you blame me for that big lie you did…”

RAQUEL ANSWERS. Raquel responded to several Facebook followers who commented on her posts.

One Ana Loraine commented: “You’re still her daughter somehow???? ???? god bless. Sorry”

Raquel replied to this: “Did he even think that I was still his mother somehow? Haha

“Did he think about the insult he’s doing to me? No matter what he does to elevate himself, he won’t succeed until he runs into someone. Especially his blood relatives”

An Angelita Dela Cruz commented: “I guess his mom knew that it would be released like that so she just said no because the network paid her a lot, like Charice or Jake Zairuz, I don’t know, but all I can say is, accept for what happens, and it’s the truth that he’s like that in reality, I don’t believe it, bless, only God knows. Have a wonderful day. Thanks”

Jake Zyrus’ mother gave a short response: “What do you know to say that?”

Meanwhile, Jake Zyrus maintained that what he told in his life story on Maalaala Mo Kaya was the truth.