The 17-year-old daughter of comedian Jose Manalo was hospitalized after allegedly trying to commit suicide inside their condominium unit in Greenhills, San Juan at around 10PM on Wednesday.
The report was confirmed by lawyer Dennis Pangan, the legal counsel of Manalo’s wife Annalyn, who had lodged a complaint against Manalo for allegedly failing to keep his promise in financing their daughter’s schooling, the complaint filed before the Quezon City prosecutor’s office cited violation of the Republic Act 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004.
According to Atty. Dennis Pangan, his client took different kinds of medicines and was found unconscious by her mother inside their house. He added that the girl left a suicide note, wherein she allegedly expressed her dismay at Manalo for abandoning her, her mother, and her younger siblings.
"Parang hindi ho sila tinuturing na anak ng kanilang tatay," Pangan said.
The girl, who is suffering from depression, has reportedly gained consciousness and is confined at the Medical City in Mandaluyong.
In 2012, Jose Manalo, faced lawsuit, filed by his estranged wife Annalyn Manalo, who accused him of not fulfilling his financial responsibilities to their children following their separation over the comedian's alleged extra-marital affair with a member of popular dance group.
In December 2013, another case filed by his 17-year-old daughter, both for allegedly violating RA 9262, or the Anti-Violence against Women and their children Act of 2004.
According to Pep.ph, Annalyn accused Jose of emotional and verbal abuse. Jose has 5 children with Annalyn and two other children from a previous marriage. Annalyn told Pep.ph that Jose left all 7 children in her care.
At the height of the controversy in March 2012, Manalo denied neglecting his children, saying he continued to provide for them.
In an interview in December of the same year, Manalo said he no longer has communication with Anna Lyn, but stressed that he has been giving financial support to his children.
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