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On May 9th, Andre and Kobe Paras visited GMA Network to release a statement concerning their much-talked-about reconciliation with their mother, Jackie Forster.
Andre and Kobe personally shared their thoughts on their reconciliation shortly after they made a courtesy call to GMA Network Chairman & CEO Atty. Felipe Gozon and President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr.
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Kobe started his statement by sharing how they’ve made a decision to reconnect with their mother, Jackie, after being separated for years.
He said, “Ever since we were kids our dad (Benjie Paras) will always ask us if we want to see our mom. Andre and I made our decision not to just because you know we're kids palang eh. We didn't really know what forgiveness was so at least now we realized that we're grown and we've been through a lot na.”
Kobe admitted that the "forgiveness" that they were waiting to come took some time. Through it all, their dad Benjie gave them the support that they needed.
“It's time to forgive our mom and you know at least now we're all happy and forgiveness is not something you can force to anyone. Forgiveness takes time. There's a lot of people who think na they're talking bad about me,
"Andre, my dad and I our whole lives because like they're saying a dad is a bad person for not making us forgive our mom. At the same time, he's one of the greatest dads ever because he listened to us. He listened to what Andre and I had to say; not just with forgiving our mom but like in basketball and in school. He never forces to do anything. He's the type of dad who's just there for us to support us no matter what.
"So I'm just glad na I'm 20 and Andre's 22, we're more mature and we've just decided na it makes sense to just forgive our mom because we lived the lives they have when they were young. Now that we're mature, we're happy na ito 'yung nangyayari. I'm just happy na this all happened in God's blessing.”
Andre followed his brother’s statement by saying that all throughout his showbiz career, he was constantly asked about his relationship with Jackie. Now he’s pleased to declare that his relationship with his biological mom is in the process of healing.
“Four years na ako dito, of course maraming nagtatanong sa akin always the first question eh. Kamusta na kayo ng nanay mo? I'd always say no comment or give me time and I'm thankful na you guys gave me time and wala naman kaming sinabi na we hate her, we dislike her.
"It's just that we needed time to heal and like what Kobe said, we're more mature now. It's our decision naman noong bata kami kasi you know. That was our parents' roles so they're there to respect our decision. I'm thankful now, I believe this is the right age, 20-22. Mature na po kami.”
The Kapuso star also disclosed that he’s grateful for his dad’s unwavering support and for their stepmother, Lyxen Diomampo, for giving them love all these years.
“I also wanna thank our stepmom, Lyxen. She was there to treat us like her own. And a good example is that it hurts lang there are a lot of negative comments about her. But if you guys see what we are right now we could've been problematic people.
"We could've been doing other things that are bad or negative. But we're raised right and I'm proud of that. I just want to thank my dad and stepmom for always being there for us, our stepmom for treating us like her own.
"I'm thankful for all the support that you guys have given us by being patient. There you have it, we're all happy and I hope you guys are happy as well. Kaya thank you so much for the patience, thank you again for the love and support."
They are mature enough to know whats right. Jacky is so patient to wait. This is ❤
ReplyDeletePlus the fact that their respective careers will forever be tainted by the negative image of them not forgiving or not talking to their own mother. Now that they chose to forgive at the right time, at least some people won't have anything to say against them anymore.
DeleteNag-mature na talaga sila.
DeleteI was not among those people who judged them and said many bad things about them because i know may reason naman talaga kaya sila nagkaganun.
DeleteMe too 8:34
DeleteANG WEIRD KASI PINANOOD KO IYONG BELGIAN WOMAN NA NAGHANAP NG FILIPINA MOTHER NIYA.
DeleteBAKIT GANUN, KAPAG PINOY ANG INIWAN NG MAGULANG TAPOS NAHANAP ANG MAGULANG, GALIT KESYO INIWAN. HINDI SIYA INALAGAAN. MASAKIT ANG LOOB.
PERO KAPAY MGA FOREIGNER, SASABIHIN "YOU GAVE ME A CHANCE TO HAVE A BETTER LIFE."
Praise God! In the end, nanaig rin ang healing at pagmamahal. Let’s be happy for all of them and support them as they all continue on this peaceful path.
Delete11:39 girl I think you’re generalizing. Nasa maturity yan ng tao. I was 20 when I found out I was adopted, my world turned 360 deg (or 180) as in I felt like going crazy. Didn’t talk to my adoptive Mom for 2 months although I didn’t leave her house. Then I realized through all those years my adoptive family treated me like their own, they love me like their own child/sibling. Case to case basis yan Teh, pero you know what, people won’t understand that devastating feeling na one day nalaman mong ampon ka. Iba naman case nila andrei at kobe.
DeleteHappy Mothers Day
ReplyDeleteHappy mother's day to all the mothers and the mother figures
DeleteGood things come to those who wait. So happy for Jackie and her boys. All’s well that ends well.
ReplyDeleteThat “forgive our mom” was mentioned (unnecessarily, I think) 4 times. Wow. Why not just say forgive each others shortcomings? I hope this won’t break Jackies heart again. Kasi ako medyo affected. Lol.
ReplyDeleteHindi mo naman alam ang ginawa ni Jackie para ganun ang galit nung dalawang bata sa kanya. Kaya i don't think the "forgive" word was used unnecessarily.
Delete12:49 dami mong kuda. nagkapatawaran na, nega ka pa din.
DeletePansin ko rin yan! Parang may emphasis na Jackie needed forgiving. Hindi rin malinaw mag express itong mga bagets na to...nahilo ako sa statement nila.
DeleteYou don’t know what Jackie did to her kids so you don’t have to make the kids apologize for their “shortcomings”.
DeleteIkaw lang negatively affected. Positive na nga pero may negative ka pa ring napansin.
DeleteBaks mas pangit naman kung tawagin lang nilang Jackie ang nanay nila...Mom is the perfect term... 😁
DeleteExactly.they shouldnt mentioned “forgive their mom ” many times while they're praising their dad and stepmom.why just say they're happy that everything's fine now?! And they really went to GMA for an interview huh? well,happy pa rin ako na ok na sila
Deletetama naman sya. puro forgive our mom, parang utang na loob pang nagpatawad sila. pareho silang may shortcomings, ang maganda kay Jackie nagbago sya at d sumuko. yun ang sana marealize din nila.
DeleteSHE JUST COULD NOT SEE THEM BECAUSE OF BENJIE. SIGURO AKALA NILA AYAW SILANG BISITAHIN NG MOMMY NILA. DI NILA ALAM BAWAL SILA MAKITA DAHIL KAY BENJIE.
DeleteBecause in their heart there is something to forgive. At least it shows they are honest with their feelings. Mas prefer nyo ata makipagplastikan.
DeleteHey guys, pwede bang wag na natin intrigahin pa yung pamilya nila. Bago pa man nila nilabas sa publiko ang (re)unification nila, malalim na rin siguro ang mga pag uusap ng mga yan. Kaya wag na sana i-dissect pa at i-twist ang mga statements ng mag kapatid. Nagpagabot na ang mga puso nila at sana suportahan natin itong bagong yugto ng buhay nila. Kung di niyo type sila suportahan, wag na lang rin ninyo sila siraan by making insinuations na gusto nila saktan damdamin ng nanay nila for saying the things they said in their official statements during that interview.
DeleteKaya nga nila hindi nikita ang nanay nils sahil may ngyari. They needed the time to mature and forgive. You guys what them to sugarcoat the situation, pero they're being real. I'm happy for all of them.
DeleteNapansin ko din yan pero siguro hindi nila masyadong naintindihan ang lahat-lahat kaya huwag na nating lagyan ng intriga yang statement na yan kasi oks na at happy na ang lahat. So lets just give them more time to mature more.
Delete11:51 Tumpak! Nakuha mo!
DeleteWAG NA NEGA YUNG IBA DYAN. We know nothing sa mga pinagdaanan nila. Ang mahalaga ayos na sila at masaya!
Parang mas showy si kobe kesa kay andrei. Si kobe nakalagay agad s IG nya ung surname ni jackie. Tapos finofollow din nya si jackie. W/c is opposite ni andrei. Tapos mas madalas mgpost si kobe about jackie. Si andrei hindi ko p nakita. Pansin ko lang naman ✌️
ReplyDeleteLet's not judge and compare based on what we see on social media. People can be excessively happy and inlove without the world kmowing it.
DeleteI’ve noticed that too pero siguro kasi bunso si Kobe so mas naglong sya sa totoong mommy nya. bukod pa sa male version sya ng mom nya. Maybe Kobe is more expressive as a person, but then we don’t know what’s happening in private so baka ganun din si Andre. I don’t know these people personally but it made me really happy that all is well between them.
DeleteKobe and Jackie already bonded way back January pa. They spent a month together sa States and Kobe even briefly lived with his lola(Jackie’s mom) bago sya umuwi ng Pinas. Unlike Andre na ngayon pa Lang ulit sila nagkita.
Deletebe thankful din naman kay Jackie kasi sa tagal ng panahon nagpakumbaba sya at hindi sumuko. lagi kayong ipinagdadasal. wag sana puro forgive our mom ang sabhin kasi prang nauungkat pa yung past.
DeleteMas close kc c kobe kay jackie talaga
DeleteTumpak, 1:54
DeleteAng nanay na nagmamahal sa anak, hindi sumusuko. Nanay ako kaya alam ko iyan.
Delete1:54 Hindi natin alam kung ano ang tunay na nangyari sa kanila noon, kaya matuwa na lang at nagpatawad na sila.
Delete6.22 yes, pero once is enough. ilang beses inulit na forgive our mom, anong gusto patunayan? pareho lang silang may mali. masaya ko fpr them pero im sure d lang ako ang makakapuna nyan sa statement nila.
DeleteAgree 5:09. Once maging parents na rin itong sina Andrei at Kobe, yung humility at hindi pag-give up ng nanay nila ang lagi nilang maaalala.
Delete11:33 wala Tayo alam sa totoong nangyari sa kanila..na follow ko Rin showbiz career nya & sa lovelife nya Kay benjie, marami sya issues that time..Kaya Hindi ako magjudge dahil Wala ako alam sa totoong nangysri. Kaya masaya na lang at ok na sila.
Delete11:33 Nasaktan sila ni Jackie kaya ganun siguro sinabi nila. Tapos na at maayos na sila at yung ang mahalaga. Wala na kailangan pang punahin :)
DeleteHuwag ng hanapan ng negative. Sila nga masaya, tayo pa.
DeleteHappy Mother's Day to Mommy Jacky and Step-mom Lyxen! Kudos to them!
ReplyDeletei think the boys did great and they took their time to heal. They were young but old enough to really feel the pain and sadness of losing a mom at that time. I’m glad these two have a stepmom who helped them all these years. It’s not easy growing up without a mother. No one can fill a mother’s love. No one can also fill a biological Mother’s love. All is good. So happy for them all. Andre was right. They could have been worse but because they have a good childhood with Benjie and Lyxen, they’ve grown to be wonderful boys. I commend Jackie for her patience. I hope she keeps it up and take things really slow and gentle. What a nice Mother’s Day for both Moms!
ReplyDeleteShucks... ito ang happy ending na deserve nilang lahat. Jackie herself has matured na rin. You can see just how dedicated she is to her little girl. Siguro yun din ang nakita ng dalawang boys, na their mom is really trying her best this time, unlike with them before, so easier to forgive someone who has shown din na they have changed. So happy for all of them.
ReplyDeleteJackie herself kept asking di ba, ano ba ang nagawa niya na sobrang unforgivable? None of us really knows what that was, or if it even really happened. As for being a "proper" mom to them--didn't she do her best given that she was only a child herself when she gave birth to Andre and Kobe? Imagine your daughter having a 29-yr-old boyfriend at 15 and having his child at 16?! Di ba iisipin mo, paano ito makakayanan ng anak ko? She even gave them up (she thought temporarily) for a while so she could get her act together, right? Ultimately the reason why she was an absent mom was because she was refused custody, refused visitation, and alienated as a mom.
DeleteYes i remember s isang interview. andre said they need time lang tlga.
ReplyDeleteand again andre is right. pwedeng worse sila but benjie and his wife really did a good job dn.
everyone had their part. and they are reaping good harvest now. kuddos to both benjie and wife, and to jackie.
Love your comment! Indeed kudos sa kanilang lahat!
DeleteNakakatuwa every time may post about them, walang negative comment :)
ReplyDeleteFunny lang yung mga parts na they had to say na mature na sila. Ilang beses din inulit haha. But happy for them!
ReplyDeleteKkatuwa tlga 'tong news sa kanila, at bilang ina mas lalo kong masaya for Jackie, tagal nya din hinintay na kausapin sya ng mga anak nya.
ReplyDelete"forgive our mom" hurts a little. jackie was just 16 y/o when she she had andre..geeeh i hope they realized it too! they can say they are mature but not mature enough i guess. all parties have their shortcomings. not only their mother.
ReplyDeleteo tpos? idahilan b ang age. ano bng importante ung npatawad nila o hindi. dami nyong kuda! haters gonna hate!
DeleteWala tayong alam sa pinagdaanan o naramdaman nila Andre at Kobe. Ang mahalaga ayos na sila ngayon. Wala na nega please :)
Delete20 and 22 pa lang sila. Hindi mo ma-eexpect na mature na sila like mid-30's and above na.
DeleteAno baaa?! Why can’t just be happy for them? -_-
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