Kris Aquino knows about the alleged plan by the Abu Sayyaf Group to kidnap her or boxer Manny Pacquiao.
In a text message sent to Marinel Cruz of Philippine Daily Inquirer on Thu, Apr 29, Kris said the kidnap plot was the reason why she did not renew her contract with ABS-CBN last March.
The so-called Queen of All Media was “made aware of this plot late February, early March.”
“I didn’t renew with ABS-CBN because of this threat. That was a painful decision, but I needed to make that judgement call so as not to expose others to harm. It was that serious that I walked away from a new two-year contract for a job I’ve loved for 20 years. I informed my bosses the pertinent facts, but not full details from the intelligence reports, and they kept what I was allowed to relay to them under wraps. I was told to strictly keep the news contained and I obeyed. And I am grateful for the respect I was shown,” part of the statement reads.
Kris earlier said she was taking a break from showbiz to focus on her health and family.
In contrast, Pacquiao said he did not know about the Abu Sayyaf kidnap plot. “If it came from an intelligence report, it should have been kept secret and need not be announced. And why just now? We have to study this,” he said.
Meanwhile, in an interview with Pep.PH a few hours after the Inquirer report was published, Kris said: “All things are temporary, but getting through the tough times unscathed and with faith and dignity intact is really one of life’s challenges that I just need to hurdle.”
She noted, however, that she can no longer add anymore information about the alleged Abu Sayyaf kidnap plot.
“My blood pressure today was elevated again, 140/95. I had a migraine for most of the afternoon. I don’t want to add any information because I just don’t want to continue making myself a target,” she said.
