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Jennylyn Mercado and Patrick Garcia relationship controversy

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A long-standing controversy regarding the past relationship between Filipino actors Jennylyn Mercado and Patrick Garcia has resurfaced following an interview Garcia gave to vlogger Ogie Diaz. Garcia addressed allegations that he abandoned Mercado during her 2008 pregnancy, denying the claims and stating that Mercado did not want him involved at that time. Garcia noted that his decision to speak out was influenced by online backlash faced by his daughter. In response, Mercado’s management, Aguila Entertainment, announced that the actress would remain silent to protect the privacy of both families. Mercado’s husband, Dennis Trillo, ~~urged~~ has made several efforts to address the ~~public~~ online hostility. Following cryptic social media posts, including a video featuring a tote bag with the phrase ‘Not Today Satan’, Trillo issued a direct plea on Threads. He urged netizens to ~~‘spread LOVE not Hate.’~~ end the bashing for the sake of the children involved, stating, ‘Simula bukas, tigil na po ang bashing ok? Magmahalan na tayo ulit, past is past, magpapasko na at kawawa na ang mga bata.’ As the discussion continued, legal and media figures weighed in. Lawyer Joji Alonzo expressed support for Mercado, praising her focus on motherhood and questioning Garcia’s level of involvement with their son. Meanwhile, GMA Network drew attention by reuploading archival reports of the original 2008 ~~dispute, and supporters of Mercado, including her husband and manager, have offered indirect responses to the situation.~~ dispute.

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