Rico Blanco Has No Comment on Maris Racal Issue
RICO BLANCO – The singer has yet to release any statement regarding the controversy involving his ex-girlfriend, Maris Racal.
Maris was involved in a controversy when Jam Villanueva exposed private messages between her and ex-boyfriend Anthony Jennings. Despite denying any romantic involvement, Anthony’s texts and photos with Maris suggested otherwise. Jam revealed that Anthony claimed their closeness was part of their work, but they continued to communicate secretly.
Amid the issue, a fake statement attributed to Rico circulated online. The false statement claimed that Rico had noticed Maris’s changing behavior, especially after working with Anthony (referred to as “Toning”). It suggested that Maris became cold and distant after Toning entered her life and even asked for freedom to explore her life, as she was still young. The statement concluded by saying, “Thank you Jamela. Now I can sleep in peace.” This led many to believe the untrue account of Rico’s feelings on the issue.
In reality, Rico has stayed silent on the matter. When Maris tearfully announced their breakup during a press conference on July 12, 2024, he did not speak out publicly. His decision to stay out of the controversy continued, even as rumors of infidelity involving Maris spread on social media.
Cabinet Files reached out to Rico through his manager, June Rufino, for a comment on the circulated statement. Rico responded with a clear message: “No statement Tita. Fake yan!” He emphasized that the claims were false.
Rico was last seen in public on December 3, 2024, attending a volleyball game between the Creamline Cool Smashers and Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, just hours before the private conversations between Maris and Anthony were leaked.