Jessica Soho, who had been one of the subjects of Vice Ganda’s below-the-belt jokes during his recent concert, has released another statement acknowledging the comedian’s public apology that was aired on Wednesday on It’s Showtime.
The vice president of GMA News and Public Affairs admitted in her first statement that she was hurt by Vice’s jokes but the issue, she said, was not about her but of the issue of rape as being a very sensitive topic to be made fun of.
In Vice’s apology, meanwhile, he said that the media personality didn’t want to talk to him and even told him she doesn’t think she would want to take his call in the immediate future. Jessica clarified that in the new statement she released Wednesday.
“I acknowledge the public apology given by Vice Ganda, by way of his TV program. I sincerely hope and pray that this was done with the purest intentions and determination to put this issue behind us.
Just to clarify certain points about my phone conversation with him – his call came without warning as his number was not programmed in my phone directory. I told him I wasn’t feeling well and I wasn’t sure I was ready to talk to him. But I clearly remember thanking him for his call.
As I’ve said, this is not about me, but about the issue of rape not being an appropriate subject matter for comedy. Rape transcends age, economic class, gender — and even one’s weight.
Once again, I thank everyone who gave their support.”
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