Joyce Tan Custodio Breaks Silence Amid Age Gap Rumors with Michael Pacquiao
JOYCE TAN CUSTODIO — The girlfriend of Michael Pacquiao has spoken out after receiving online criticism about their relationship, especially regarding their age difference.
Some netizens claimed that Joyce is in her late 30s while Michael is only 23, which led to many negative comments and rumors. Others shared that Joyce was once a stylist for Michael’s mother, Jinkee Pacquiao, and said she was already close to the family before dating Michael. Because of this, some people accused her of having bad intentions, even though there is no proof to support these claims.
Joyce shared that many people have been sending her messages, but she cannot reply to everyone. What surprised her most was that many netizens seemed more upset about the issue than she was, even when some of the information being shared online was incomplete or incorrect. She reminded people that they do not really know her personally and should not quickly judge based on what they read or watch on social media.
She also advised people not to argue in comment sections and not to let anger grow in their hearts. According to her, life goes on, and it is better to stay calm and focus on what truly matters. Joyce said that she and the people close to her are already used to criticism, so they choose to ignore hateful comments and continue working hard instead of fighting online.
She encouraged everyone to be kind and respectful, reminding people that their words can hurt others and that everyone will be judged by their actions in the end. Her message focused on choosing peace over conflict and not letting negative opinions affect one’s life.
Meanwhile, entertainment news sites tried to contact Joyce for more details, but she has not given any further statement aside from her social media post. Michael’s mother, Jinkee Pacquiao, has also not made any public comment about her son’s relationship.