Aiko Melendez Breaks Her Silence, Denies Patrick Meneses' "Gay Smear Campaign" Accusation

Manila, Philippines.


"That's not how i play my game."

Aiko Melendez was both fierce and emotional when she faced TV host Boy Abunda (for the first time today) since the allegations of "masterminding" a " gay demolition job"  have surfaced against her.

Melendez said she blames herself for choosing not to speak about the issue that involves her and ex-boyfriend for three years and a half, Bulacan, Bulacan Mayor, Patrick Meneses.

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"Sinisisi ko sarili ko, eto ba ung kapalit ng pananahimik ko? na pagbibintangan niyo ako, na aakusahan ako ng isang bagay na hindi ko ginawa" 

The 35-year old Aiko admitted she got hurt about the recent turn of events - the Mayor's sudden reaction to file a case in court against her for purportedly fabricating malicious stories.

When asked if she denies any involvement in the issue, Melendez firmly reiterated, "Yes i deny it, mata sa mata, puso sa puso, dinedeny ko yan dahil ako, that's not how i play my game"

Aiko further added, "Kung hindi naman po siya nagpainterview, hindi malalaman ng tao kung ano talaga ang nangyayari sa amin."

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Melendez was referring to the Mayor's Paparazzi TV interview last week with Cristy Fermin. In the said program, Fermin handed to Patrick an envelope that contains Aiko's Twitter transcript with a friend, allegedly fabricating malicious script to destroy Meneses' reputation.

"Asan ung 3 taon na pinagsamahan namin na parang balewala tinapon lang niya sa bintana, naniwala siya sa ibang bagay na wala man lang basehan?"

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"Nung inabot lang po sa kanya ung envelope, in two seconds di pa niya nababasa, sinabi niya isu-sue na niya ako," continued Melendez, who look quite dismayed as she herself could not believe that the rift between her and Meneses would end in court.

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Abunda has also asked Aiko if if she'll fight for the cases that were brought against her.
Melendez firmly replied, "...dahil sa trauma na ibinibigay nila sa mga anak ko, ipaglalaban ko hanggang sa huling centavo na meron ako sa bulsa ko ngayon...gagawin ko  ito para sa mga anak ko"

Amidst all the controversy, Aiko Melendez still hopes that everything will be back to normal, 

"I would just hope and pray that Patrick would think and be enlightened na sa tatlong taon namin at kalahati nag-sama, kilala niya ang pagkatao ko."