While his father’s
death makes Christmas less merry for Jose Manalo (it’s his second
without his dad, who succumbed to cancer in July 2013), the
comedian-host said it’s still family that keeps this year’s special
occasion worth looking forward to.
He continued, "Always naman memorable ‘yung Christmas kasi ito yung panahon na kasama mo ‘yung mother mo, ‘yung family mo at yung relatives mo na matagal mo nang hindi nakikita."
On reconciling with his own family
The 48-year-old noontime show host added that 2014 is a “steady” year for him.
However, Jose still hopes he will reconcile with his own family despite the legal battle he’s going through.
"Panahon lang ang makakapagsabi. Kasi kung sa’kin naman walang problema. Nagiging problem is may cases pa lahat so hindi tayo pwedeng magsalita about that.”
It will be recalled that Jose’s estranged wife accused the TV host of violating R.A. (Republic Act) 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act and pressed charges against him at the Office of the Prosecutor in San Juan City in March 2012. Jose’s 17-year-old daughter filed the same case December last year.
The domestic mess worsened when one of Jose’s daughters allegedly attempted suicide last March.
The GMA-7 TV host was quick to deny neglecting his seven children and reiterated, through his manager, Malou Choa-Fagar that he is “providing, and will continue to provide his children such support to the best of his ability.”
By Luigene Yanoria | Yahoo Southeast Asia Newsroom
