The “Queen of All Media,” Kris Aquino, has officially broken her silence regarding the wave of insensitive and mocking remarks directed at her eldest son, Joshua “Josh” Aquino, by online commentators.
Choosing dignity over conflict, Aquino revealed the deliberate strategy behind her initial silence, noting that she opted to starve the controversy of the public attention it sought.
In a heartfelt social media post accompanied by updates on her ongoing medical journey, Aquino addressed the public outcry that followed a controversial podcast episode.
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While many expected a fierce, signature retaliation from the prominent multimedia star, Aquino explained why she chose a different path. On Instagram, Kris posted the following:
“Many of you may have wondered why i gave no statement to what were irresponsible & uninformed opinions. A friend who i admire for his wisdom told me there are people i should learn not to give oxygen to, in other words ignore and the issue dies a natural death. By never stating their names, or my feelings, they didn’t get the word war from me they were expecting.
I haven’t felt the need to share with you what happens in our home. But to set the record straight, kuya is with me during our afternoon siesta, although mine stretches to 4 hours. When he sees Bimb going to his computer, kuya knows it’s his shift. And he loves to say: Mama your shoulder’s here. I sleep best with my head resting on Kuya’s shoulder and my arms wrapped around his left arm. It’s difficult because he can’t move but Monday to Friday kuya josh does his share to take care of his mama.”
I want to thank the doctors and nurses in Makati Medical Center who were so respectful of my privacy. The sutures aren’t out yet, but as soon as they are, time for my 3rd infusion of a biologic immunosuppressant that has helped.
Thank you for your prayers and words of encouragement. If i don’t post, i am in so much pain that i’m bedridden for 5 days, or if you don’t see reels- that’s the sign, i am in need of more prayers. I don’t want to ad to your burdens, i’ve read you admire my strength, that’s because i witnessed what our mom went through to prepare us, for life without her. I was 38 when she joined our maker. Bimb still needs more years to be ready for his lifelong responsibility of taking care of his kuya josh. That’s why ang mama nila hindi pa pwedeng isuko ang laban.”
Despite the noise, Aquino’s response serves as a powerful reminder of a mother’s protective instinct. Rather than amplifying negativity, she turned the focus back to what truly matters: resilience, family, and continuing the fight for her children.
(Photo source: Instagram – Kris Aquino)
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